12.6 Options
a. In the operating mode, tap on the symbol
ð The Options menu appears.
Option
'Edit aliquots'
'Work Mode'
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For information on the function of this mode, see Overview of modes, p. 75. For information on setting
the volume, speed, and other steps found in all modes, see Operation, p. 76.
13.1 Multi-Aspiration in detail
13.2 Preparing liquid aspiration
Prerequisite:
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Tip is empty and outside the liquid.
a. Press the STEP button.
b. The piston of the tip moves to the start position.
c. Select filling mode.
d. Press and hold the STEP button.
ð Liquid is aspirated.
13.3 Filling modes
In Multi-Aspiration operating mode, you can aspirate the same liquid or different liquids with the
same tip. There are 3 modes available for aspiration:
'Manual' filling mode
HandyStep® touch, HandyStep® touch S 997486
.
Meaning
Edit an aliquot list.
Shows the help text for the mode.
1
Switch to filling mode. The selected filling mode is
1
displayed here.
2
Set volume
2
3
Possible STEPs
3
4
Aspirated volume
5
Switch between dispensing and aspirating liquid. You
4
can also switch to dispensing if the nominal volume
has not been reached. In addition, you can also con-
5
tinue filling the tip after an interruption.
In 'Manual' filling mode, you control liquid aspiration using
the STEP button. Liquid is aspirated while you hold down the
STEP button. Liquid aspiration stops when you let go of the
STEP button or when the nominal volume is reached.
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