Gilson Quad-Z 215 User manual
Quad-Z 215 Liquid Handler
User's Guide
LT2545/©2003 Gilson, Inc. All rights reserved April 2003
Table of Contents
Declaration of Conformity
1 Introduction Safety Precautions ...............................................................1-1
Description............................................................................1-2
Unpacking.............................................................................1-3
Standard Equipment ....................................................1-4
Accessories .....................................................................1-4
Customer Service .................................................................1-5
Technical Specifications .....................................................1-6
2 Installation Locator Plate Installation ...................................................2-2
Armlock Removal ................................................................2-3
Z-Arm Installation...............................................................2-4
Installing the Z-Arm Cable Support Rod .................2-5
Probe Installation.................................................................2-6
Installing the Probe Guide Inserts..............................2-6
Installing the Probes .....................................................2-6
Plumbing Connections........................................................2-7
Transfer Tubing Installation .......................................2-7
Installing the Level Sensing Cables............................2-8
Rinse Station and Drain Waste Tubing Installation...2-9
Rack Setup ............................................................................2-11
Code 200-Series and Code 500-Series Racks ...........2-11
Code 200-Series and Code 20-Series or
Code 30-Series Racks....................................................2-12
Only Code 20-Series or Code 30-Series Racks.........2-13
Final Z-Arm Adjustment ...................................................2-14
Electrical Connections ........................................................2-16
Rear Panel.......................................................................2-16
Input/Output Ports......................................................2-17
RS-232 Port.....................................................................2-19
GSIOC Port.....................................................................2-20
Unit ID and Baud Rate/Mode Selection ..................2-21
Fuses ................................................................................2-23
Power Cord Connection ..............................................2-24
3 Operation Front Panel............................................................................3-2
Start Button ....................................................................3-2
Stop Button.....................................................................3-2
LED Display ...................................................................3-2
Power Indicator Light ..................................................3-2
Start Up .................................................................................3-3
Running Programs ..............................................................3-4
Configuring the Liquid Handler.......................................3-5
About...............................................................................3-6
Pump Type .....................................................................3-7
Syringe Options .............................................................3-7
Rinse Site.........................................................................3-8
Liquid Detector..............................................................3-9
Adjust XY .......................................................................3-10
Z Height ..........................................................................3-12
Home Phase....................................................................3-13
Safety Contact ...............................................................3-14
Bearing Life ....................................................................3-14
Sound and Display .......................................................3-15
Emergency Contact ......................................................3-15
Testing the Liquid Handler's Contacts ............................3-16
4 Maintenance Helpful Hints ........................................................................4-2
Cleaning ................................................................................4-3
Cleaning the Liquid Handler ......................................4-3
Cleaning the Fluid Path ...............................................4-3
Lubricating............................................................................4-7
Horizontal Pitch and Vertical Rods...........................4-7
Replacing Parts ....................................................................4-9
Replacing Tubing ..........................................................4-9
Replacing a Probe .........................................................4-9
Replacing a Level Sensing Cable................................4-11
Replacing a Fuse............................................................4-13
Checking Position Alignment............................................4-14
Transporting the Liquid Handler .....................................4-15
5 Troubleshooting Error Messages .....................................................................5-2
Mechanical............................................................................5-5
Electrical ................................................................................5-6
Liquid Level Detector..........................................................5-8
Repair and Return Policies ................................................5-9
AppendixA Replacement Parts and Accessories
Probes.....................................................................................A-1
Control Software .................................................................A-2
Probe Guide Inserts .............................................................A-2
Transfer Tubing and Waste Bottle....................................A-2
Rinse Station .........................................................................A-3
Rack Accessories..................................................................A-3
Cables and I/O Accessories...............................................A-4
Miscellaneous .......................................................................A-4
Appendix B Racks Peltier Racks ...................................................................B-11
Appendix C GSIOC Commands
GSIOC Commands..............................................................C-2
GSIOC Command List .................................................C-2
Appendix D Pipetting Techniques
Minimizing Cross-Contamination....................................D-2
Minimizing Dilution Effect ................................................D-3
Application of Council Directives:
89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC
Standards to which Conformity is Declared:
EN61326, EN61000-3-3, EN61000-3-2, EN61010-1
Manufacturer’s Name ...........................................Gilson, Inc.
Manufacturer’s Address .......................................3000 W. Beltline Highway
Middleton, WI 53562
EC Office Address ..................................................Gilson S.A.S.
19 Avenue des Entrepreneurs, B.P. 145
F-95400 Villiers-le-Bel, France
Type of Equipment.................................................Laboratory Equipment
Model. .......................................................................Quad-Z 215 Liquid Handler
Beginning with Serial Number: 250A1K001
Month and Year of Manufacture: January 2001
Place: Middleton, WI (USA) Michael Jacquart
Issue Date: January 2001 Senior Vice President
Corporate Technology Development
I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment
specified above conforms to the above Directives and Standards.
Declaration of Conformity
1-1
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Introduction
Safety Precautions
For safe and correct use of this instrument, it is recommended that both operating and
service personnel follow the instructions contained in this guide when installing, cleaning,
and maintaining this instrument.
Because the probes installed on the Z-arm may contain a dangerous substance, use the
safety shield included with the instrument and do not interfere in the work area of the
instrument until the liquid handler has completed its procedures. If dangerous liquids are
used, adequate protection such as proper ventilation, safety glasses, etc., should be used.
Always switch the power to off when making adjustments to the liquid handler. The
potential exists for bodily harm if you interfere with the work area of the instrument
while it is running.
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Introduction 1
Description
Description
The Gilson Quad-Z 215 Liquid Handler is an XYZ
robot that can automate any number of manual
liquid handling procedures. The Quad-Z has four
independently operated probes with variable
horizontal spacing (from 9 to 18 mm) allowing
access to virtually any tube, vial, or microplate
configuration.
The optional 849 Multiple Injection Module can be
configured with four sample loops of varying
capacities to provide complete flexibility for open
access laboratories. The advanced liquid-level
detection for each independently operated probe
minimizes carryover ensuring accurate and
reproducible results.
The external 444 QuadDilutor provides for the
accurate and precise handling of liquids.
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