Biotek 50 TS Instructions For Use Manual
50™ TS Washer Instructions for Use
(For In Vitro Diagnostic Use)
April 2017
© April 2017
Part Number 1551010
Revision A
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Notices
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equipment that is not supplied by BioTek or its affiliated dealers.
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Contact Information
Phone:
888-451-5171 (toll free in the U.S.)
802-655-4740 (outside the U.S.)
Fax:
802-655-7941
E-Mail:
customercare@biotek.com
Phone:
800-242-4685 (toll free in the U.S.)
802-655-4740 (outside the U.S.)
Fax:
802-654-0638
E-Mail:
tac@biotek.com
Internet:
www.biotek.de
Phone:
+49 (0) 7136 9680
Fax:
+49 (0) 7136 968 111
E-Mail:
info@biotek.de
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Highland Park, P.O. Box 998
Winooski, Vermont 05404-0998 USA
Customer Service and Sales
Service/TAC
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European Coordination Center/Authorized European Representative
BioTek Instruments GmbH
Kocherwaldstrasse 34
D-74177 Bad Friedrichshall
Germany
Instructio ns for Use Req uirements
This document fulfills the basic needs of persons operating this device, according to
the requirements of the In Vitro Diagnostic Directive for “Instructions for Use.” Some
of the device’s higher-level functions and features, as well as certain detailed
maintenance and qualification routines, are described in the 50™ TS Washer
Operator’s Manual.
Intended Use Statement
• The 50™ TS Washer provides microplate priming, dispensing, and washing fo r ELISA™,
fluorescence and chemiluminescence immunoassays, cellular and agglutination assays.
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• If the instrument has an “IVD” label it may be used for clinical and non-clinical
purposes, including research and development. If there is no such label the instrument
may only be used for research and development or other non-clinical purposes
Quality Control
It is considered good laboratory practice to run laboratory samples according to
instructions and specific recommendations included in the assay package insert for
the test to be conducted. Failure to conduct Quality Control checks could result in
erroneous test data.
Warnings
Operate the instrument on a level, stable surface away from excessive humidity.
When operated in a safe environment, according to the instructions in this
manual, there are no known hazards associated with the 50™ TS Washer.
However, the oper ator should be aware of certain situations that could re sult in
serious injury. See Hazards and Precautions
Strict adherence to instrument maintenance and qualification procedures is
required to ensure accurate dispense volumes and risk-free op era t ion.
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Hazards and Precautions
supply or power cord must be
Hazards
The following hazards are provided to help avoid injury:
Warning! Power Rating. The instrument’s power
connected to a power receptacle that provides voltage and current within the
specified rating for the system. Use of an incompatible power receptacle may
produce electrical shock and fire hazards.
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Warning! Lubricants. Do not apply lubricants to the microplate carrier or
Warning! Electrical Grounding. Never use a plug adapter to connect primary
power to the external power supply. Use of an adapter d isconnects the utility
ground, creating a severe shock hazard. Always connect the power cord directly
to an appropriate receptacle with a functional ground.
Warning! Service. Only qualified technical personnel should perform service
procedures on internal components.
Warning! Accessories. Only accessories which meet the manufacturer’s
specifications shall be used with the instrument.
carrier track. Lubricant on the carrier mechanism will attract dust and other
particles, which may obstruct the carrier path and cause the instrument to
produce an error.
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Warning! Liquids. Avoid spilling liquids on the instrument; fluid seepage into
internal components creates a potential for shock hazard or instrument damage.
If a spill occurs while a program is running, abort the program and turn the
instrument off. Wipe up all spills immediately. Do not operate the instrument if
internal components have been exposed to fluid.
Warning! Unspecified Use. Failure to operate this equipment according to the
guidelines and safeguards specified in this manual could result in a hazardous
condition.
Warning! Direct Drain Waste. If installed, the direct drain waste system
pumps waste fluids from the washer directly into a s ink or ta nk, and, potentially
into public waste water systems. Because the waste may be a biohazard, you
must ensure that you are in compliance with your local or national government’s
laws regarding safe disposal of the waste.
Warning! Software Quality Control. The operator must follow the
manufacturer’s assay package insert when modifying software parameters and
establishing washing or dispensing methods. Failure to conduct quality
control checks could result in erroneous test data.
Warning! Internal Voltage. Always turn off the power switch and unpl ug the
power supply before cleaning the outer surface of the instrument.
Warning! Potential Biohazards. Some assays or specimens may pose a
biohazard. Adequate safety precautions should be taken as outlined in the
assay’s package insert. This hazard is noted by the symbol shown here. Always
wear safety glasses and appropriate protective equipment, such as chemically
resistant rubber gloves and apron.
Warning! Pinch Hazard. Do not reach under the instrument during operation;
the syringe pump may pinch your fingers.
Precautions
The following precautions are provided to help avoid damage to the instrument:
Caution: Service. The instrument should be serviced by BioTek authorized
service personnel. Only qualified technical personnel should perform
troubleshooting and service procedures on internal components.
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Cautio n: Spare Parts. Only approved spare parts should be used for
the recommended diluted sodium hypochlorite solution (bleach) for more than 20
p into sensitive components. Make sure that any spilled
formaldehyde, and
Solutions containing proteins, such as bovine
instrument is provided and maintained in order that the device will perform as
maintenance. The use of unapproved spare parts and accessories may result in a
loss of warranty and potentially impair instrument performance or cause damage
to the instrument.
Caution: Environmental Conditions. Do not expose the instrument to
temperature extremes. For proper operation, ambient temperatures should
remain within the range listed in the Specifications section. Performance may
be adversely affected if temperatures fluctuate above or below this range.
Storage temperature limits are broader.
Caution: Sodium Hypochlorite. Do not expose any part of the instrument to
minutes. Prolonged contact may damage the instrument surfaces. Be certain to
rinse and thoroughly wipe all surfaces.
Caution: Buffer Solution. Although many precautions have been t aken to
ensure that the instrument is as corrosion-proof as possible, the instrument is not
sealed and liq uids can see
buffer solution is wipe d off the instrument. Prolonged exposure to sa lt solution
may corrode parts of the microplate carrier, movement rail, springs, and other
hardware.
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Caution: Chemical Compatibility. Some chemicals may cause irreparable
damage to the instrument. The following chemicals have been deemed safe for
use in the instrument: buffer solutions (such a s PBS), saline, surfacta nt s,
deionized wa ter, 70% ethyl, isopropyl, or methyl alcohol, 40%
20% sodium hydroxide. Never use acetic acid, DMSO, or other organic solvents.
These chemicals may cause severe damage to the instrument. Contact BioTek for
more information and prior to using other questionable chemicals.
Caution: Bov ine Serum Albumin.
serum albumin (BSA), will compromise the instrument’s performance over time
unless a strict maintenance protocol is adhered to. See Maintenance procedures
regarding BSA.
Caution: Power Supply. Only use the power supply shipped with the
instrument. Operate this power supply within the range of line voltages listed on
it.
Caution: Disposal. Dispose of the instrument according to Directive
2012/19/EU, “on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)” or local
ordinances.
Caution: Warranty. Failure to follow preventive maintenance protocols may
void the warranty.
Caution: Shipping Hardware. All shipping hardware (e.g., shipping bracket
etc.) must be removed before operating the instrument and reinstalled before
repackaging the instrument for shipment.
Caution: Electromagnetic Environment. Per IEC 61326-2-6 it is the user’s
responsibility to ensure that a compatible electrom a gnetic environment for this
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intended.
Do not substitute the fluid supply
Caution: Electromagnetic Compatibility. Do not use this device in close
proximity to sources of strong electromagne tic radiation (e.g., unshielded
intentional RF sources), because these may interfere with the proper operation.
Caution: Use BioT ek-Provided Bottles Only.
and waste bottles provided by BioTek with other com merc ially-available bottles.
BioTek provides bottles that perform well with our liquid handling systems,
including the vacuum pressure of the waste system.
Caution: Touc hscreen. Do not use sharp implements to operate the
touchscreen. Using a s harp stylus or any implemen t harder than a finger may
damage the display.
CE Mark
Based on the testing described below and information contained
herein, this instrume nt bears the CE mark.
Note: See the Declaration of Conformity for specific information.
Directive 2014/30/EU: Electromagnetic Compatibility
Emissions—Class A
The system has been type-tested by an independent, accredited testing laboratory
and found to meet the requirements of EN 61326-1: Class A for Radiated
Emissions and Line Conducted Emissions.
Verification of compliance was conducted to the limits and methods of EN 55011
(CISPR 11) Class A. In a domestic environment it may cause radio interference, in
which case, you may need to mitigate the interference.
Immunity
The system has been type-tested by an independent, accredited testing laboratory
and found to meet the requirements of EN 61326-1 and EN 61326-2-6 for
Immunity. Verification of compliance was conducted to the limits and methods of
the following:
EN 61000-4-2, Electrostatic Discharge
EN 61000-4-3, Radiated EM Fields
EN 61000-4-4, Electrical Fast Transient/Burst
EN 61000-4-5, Surge Immunity
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EN 61000-4-6, Conducted Disturbances from RFI
EN 61000-4-11, Voltage Dips, Short Interruptions and Variations
Directive 2014/35/EU Low Voltage (Safety)
The system has been type-tested by an independent testing laboratory and was
found to meet the requirements of this Directive. Verification of compliance was
conducted to the limits and methods of the following:
EN 61010-1, “Safety requirement for electrical equipment for measurement,
control and laboratory use. Part 1, General requirements.”
EN 61010-2-081, “Particular requirements for automatic and semi-automatic
laboratory equipment for analysis and other purposes.”
Directive 2012/19/EU: Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
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Disposal Notice: Dispose of the instrument according to Directive 2012/19/EU,
“on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)” or local ordinances.
Directive 98/79/EC: In Vitro Diagnostics (if labeled for this use)
• Product registration with competent authorities.
• Traceability to the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
• EN 61010-2-101 Particular requirements for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) medical
equipment.
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Alternating current
Both direct and alternating current
Corrente continua e correntealternata
Direct current
Earth ground terminal
Terra (difunzionamento)
On (Supply)
Protective conductor terminal
Terra diprotezione
Off (Supply)
Caution (refer to accompanying
Attenzione, consultare la doc annessa
Warning, risk of electric shock
Attenzione, rischiodiscossae lettrica
Warning, risk of crushing or pinching
Attenzione, rischiodischiaccia reedintrappolarsi
Warning, hot surface
Attenzione, su p erficiecalda
Warning, poten tia l b iohazards
Attenzione, rischiobiologico
In vitro diagnost ic m e dic al device
Separate collection for electrical a nd
elettriche ed elettroniche
Safety Symbols
Some of these symbols appear on the instrument or accessories:
Courant altern a tif
Wechselstrom
Corrientealterna
Correntealternata
Courant continu
Gleichstrom
Corriente continua
Corrente continua
Marche (alimen tation)
Ein (VerbindungmitdemNetz)
Conectado
Chiuso
Arrêt (alimenta tion)
Aus (TrennungvomNetz)
Desconectado
Aperto
(sconnessionedallaretedialimentazi
one)
Attention, risq ue de choc
électrique
Gefährlicheelektrischeschlag
Precaución, riesgo de
sacudidaeléctrica
Courant continu et courant alternatif
Gleich - und Wechselstrom
Corriente continua y corrientealterna
Bo, height,rne de terre
Erde (Betriebserde)
Borne de tierra
Borne de terre de protection
Schutzleiteranschluss
Borne de tierra de protección
documents)
Attention (voir documents
d’accompanement)
AchtungsieheBegleitpapiere
Atención (vease los documentosincluidos)
Attention, risqued’écra s ement et pincement
Warnen, Gefahr des Zerquetsc hens und
Klemmen
Precaución, riesgo del machacamiento y
sejeción
Attention, surface chaude
Warnen, heißeOberfläche
Precaución, superficiecaliente
Dispositif médic a l d e diagnostic in
vitro
Medizinisches In-VitroDiagnostikum
Dispositivo médico de diagnóstico
in vitro
Dispositivo medico diagnostico in
50™ TS Washer
vitro
Attention, risq uesbiologiquespotentiels
Warnung! MoeglichebiologischeGiftstoffe
Atención, riesgos biológicos
electronic equipment
Les équipements électriques et électroniques
font l’objet d’u ne collecte sélectiv e
Getrennte Sammlung von Elektro- und
Elektronikgeräten
Recogida selectiva de aparatos eléctricos y
electrónicos
Raccolta separata delle apparecchiature
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Consult instructions for use
Consultare le istruzioni per uso
Consulter la notic e d ’emploi
Gebrauchsanweisung beachten
Consultar las instrucciones de uso
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Section 2
Installation
This section provides detailed installation instructions.
Unpack and Inspect the Instrument ................................................... 2
Setting Up the 50 TS .......................................................................... 3
Connect the Fluid Supply and Waste System ...................................... 4
Install the Microplate Carrier ........................................................... 13
Attach the Mis t Shield ...................................................................... 15
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Unpack and Inspect the Instrument
Important: Save all packaging materials. If the washer is shipped to the
factory for repair or replacement, it must be carefully repackaged in the original
packing materials. Using other forms of commercially available packing
materials, or failure to follow the repackaging instructions may void your
warranty. Improper packaging that results in damage to the instrument may
lead to additional charges
Inspect the shipping box, packaging, instrument, and accessories for signs of
damage.
If the washer is damaged: Notify the carrier and your BioTek representative.
Keep the shipping cartons and packing material for the carrier's inspection.
BioTek will arrange for immediate repair or replacement of your instrument.
Unpack the accessories and the washer. Washers are shipped with two or three
2-liter supply bottles and one 2-liter waste bottle. The 50 TS with Buffer
Switching (“V” version) includes three supply bottles.
Liquid Level Alert™
If you purchased the Liquid Level Alert system, its components are shipped in
a separate box.
• For washers with Buffer Switching (“V” version washers), PN 4070036 includes
a select box, three 2-liter supply bottles, and one 2-liter waste bottle.
• For washers without Buffer Switching, PN 4070035 includes a select box, one 2-
liter supply bottle, and one 2-liter waste bottle.
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Setting Up the 50 TS
Important: Avoid excessive humidity. Condensation directly on the sensitive
electronic circuits can cause the instrument to fail internal self checks.
Important: The manifold dispense tubes have a protective Teflon collar at the
tip. This is to prevent dripping. Do not remove these coverings!
Operating Environment
The 50 TS washer is sensitive to extreme environmental conditions. For
optimal operation, install the washer:
• on a stable, level surface,
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• in an area where ambient temperatures between 15° - 40°C (59° - 104°F)
can be maintained, and
• away from excess humidity.
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points towards the manifold.
Connect the Fluid Supply and Waste System
Caution. The washer manifold, the vacuum port, and the supply
bottles have Luer fittings. Finger-tighten only!!
Place the supply and waste bottles on the same horizontal plane as the
washer. This ensures optimum pump performance.
Liquid Level Alert System: If you purchased the optional level alert
accessory, use the special supply and waste bottles provided with the
kit during this installation procedure. Unlike the standard bottles, the
liquid level alert bottles have a sensing device inside, connected to an
electrical cable in the top. When the washer is installed, follow the
instructions to enable the system, See Install the Liq uid Level Alert
System (Optional) on page 9.
Connect the Fluid Supply
Fluid Supply without Buffer
Switching is shown in this photo.
The tubing connects directly from
the bottle to the syringe pump to
the wash manifold.
1. Locate the tubing with the
check valves used for the
fluid supply, PN: 4070510.
2. Connect the short tube to
the top port of the syringe
pump and to the port on the
wash manifold nearest the
edge. Make sure the flow
arrow on the check valve
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3. Connect the cut end of the short tube to the top port of the syringe
pump. Connect the Luer fitting end to the port on the wash manifold
closest to the edge. Make sure the flow arrow on the check valve points
towards the manifold.
4. Connect the long tube to the bottom port of the syringe pump. This is the
fluid supply "Input." Make sure the flow arrow points toward the washer.
5. Without Buffer Switching: Connect the long tube to the top of the supply
bottle.
With Buffer Switching: The tube will extend only from the syringe pump
to the Valve Output port next to the pump.
1. First, remove the Luer fitting on one end of the tube and cut the long
tube to about 5” (12.7 cm) from the check valve.
2. Reinsert the Luer fitting and connect it to the Valve Output port on the
back of the washer.
Fluid supply with Buffer Switching: tubing connects to internal valves
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5. Connect the three supply bottles, A, B, C, to their respective ports.
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Connect the Waste System
Finger-tighten only all fittings!
All 50 TS models except 8MF, 8M, 8F:
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Connecting the Waste system tubing on the back of the washer
1. Remove the waste bottle cover and replace it with the stopper from the
waste tubing set.
2. Attach the Y-shaped tubing from the waste bottle stopper to the two waste
ports on the back of the wash manifold.
3. Install the inline vacuum filter:
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1. Cut the tubing that will connect the
about an inch of tubing extending from
Insert the vacuum filter between the cut
waste bottle to the Vacuum port: leave
the Luer fitting that will connect with
the washer.
2.
ends of the tubing.
The inline vacuum filter (PN: 48146)
is optional but strongly
recommended to (1) prevent waste
material aerosols from escaping into
the air, and (2) to serve as a
temporary fluid barrier if the waste
bottle is allowed to overfill.
4. (After inserting the inline vacuum filter) Connect the tubing from the waste
bottle to the Vacuum port on the back of the washer.
50 TS/8F, 8M, 8MF models (for vacuum filtration)
Installing the W aste system for vacuum filtration models: 8F, 8M, and 8MF models.
1. Attach the Y-shaped tubing to the two waste ports on the back of the wash
manifold (two center ports).
2. Connect the end of the Y-waste tubing to the Manifold port on the back of
the washer.
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3. Remove the waste bottle cover and replace it with the stopper from the
waste tubing set. Take note of the distinct fittings at the end of each tube:
one connects to the Vacuum port, the other to the Waste port on the back
of the washer.
4. To install the optional inline vacuum filter:
1. Cut the tubing that will connect the waste bottle to the Vacuum port
leaving about an inch of tubing extending from the washer,
2. Insert the vacuum filter between the cut ends of the tubing.
5. Attach the tubing from the waste bottle to their respective ports on the back
of the washer:
• Vacuum port to connect the vacuum pump to the waste bottle,
• Waste port to capture waste fluid from the washer.
6. Connect the tubing from the vacuum filtration carrier to the Carrier port on
the back of the washer.
Disconnect the waste tube from the Carrier port when you are not
using the vacuum filtration carrier. An internal valve preserves the
vacuum required to perform standard aspiration.
Install the Liquid Level Alert System (Optional)
The Liquid Level Alert select box has ports, labeled A, B, and C, for the
supply bottles, and Waste.
1. If you have not already done so, connect the waste and fluid supply
bottles as described on the previous pages.
2. Connect the cables from the supply and waste bottles to the select box:
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o For washers with Buffer Switching, connect the supply bottle cables to
the appropriate ports in the select box. If a port is left empty, insert one
of the supplied “shorting plugs” (all ports must be filled).
o For washers without Buffer Switching, connect the s upply bo ttle cable to
port A and then insert the shorting plugs into ports B and C.
o For all washers, connect the waste bottle cable to the WASTE port.
3. Connect the select box to the LIQUID ALERT port on the back of the
washer.
4. Enable Liquid Level Alert by selecting: Instrument>Options and making
Liquid Level Alert Enabled.
Liquid Level Alert Setup
Install Vacuum Pump Muffler (Optional)
Install the optional vacuum pump muffler (PN 4073009) to reduce noise
during operation.
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Connect the muffler's Luer fitting on to the Exhaust port (in between the
USB and vacuum ports) on the back of the washer.
Install the 8-, 8s-, 12-, 2x8, or 4 Well Manifold
To install any ma nifold except the 8,16 Well manif old: rest it on the two ou ter posts and
secure with thumbscrews
1. Orient the manifold with the aspirate and dispense tubes facing down,
and the fittings for the supply and waste tubing facing the back of the
washer.
2. Place the manifold gently onto the two support pins on the manifold
mounting bracket closest to the front of the washer.
3. Insert the thumbscrews (2). Do not overtighten.
See also Connect the Fluid Supply and Waste System page 4 for
descriptions of the manifold tubing connections.
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Install the 8,16-Well Manifold
Secure the 16 Well manifold on the 3 posts
with the 3 thumb screws.
1. Orient the manifold with the aspirate and dispense tubes facing down,
and the fittings for the supply and waste tubing facing the back of the
washer.
2. Place the manifold gently onto the three support pins on the manifold
mounting bracket.
3. Insert the thumbscrews (3). Do not overtighten.
See also Connect the Fluid Supply and Waste System on page 4 for
descriptions of the manifold tubing connections.
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Install the Microplate Carrier
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1. Position the microplate carrier or the carrier base of “F” and “M”
models so the priming trough is closest to the rear of the washer.
2. Line up the pin on the underside of the carrier with the slot on the
carrier transport rail and install the carrier. Rail guides under the carrier
sit on rail.
Standard microplate carrier with p la te . Carrier base for biomagnetic separation and
vacuum filtration plate carriers.
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Vacuum Filtration and Biomagnetic Separation Carrier
The 50 TS: “F” or “M” models ship with one or two microplate carriers
which fit into the microplate carrier base.
Vacuum filtration plate carrier Biomagnetic separation plate carrier
1. Install the microplate carrier base as described above; except 8F models:
the vacuum filtration carrier is already attached to the carrier base.
2. Observe on the underside of the vacuum filtration and biomagnetic
separation carriers the holes for pins in each of the four corners. Align
the carrier to fit on top of the pins in the carrier base.
3. Vacuum filtration carrier: connect the tubing on the special plate carrier
to the Carrier port on the back of the washer.
• The biomagnetic-separation carrier's priming trough is removable. Make
sure the trough is installed before operation.
Biomagnetic plate carrier with separate priming trough
For vacuum filtration and biomagnetic se paration ass ays, insta ll
the 8- or 8s Well manifold.
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Disconnect the waste tube from the Carrier port when you are not
using the vacuum filtration carrier. An internal valve preserves the
vacuum required to perform standard aspiration.
Installation Final Check
1. Verify that the tubing was not crimped during installation.
2. Make sure the fluid supply and the waste output tubes are attached to
the appropriate manifold ports. Lift the manifold mounting bracket up
or back to make sure the tubing to the manifold is not being pulled too
tightly.
3. Vacuum Filtration models: make sure there is sufficient room behind
the washer for the waste tubing attached to the special carrier to move
during operation.
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Attach the Mist Shield
The mist shield is also called the aerosol cover.
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Mist Shield: open
1. Insert the two thumbscrews into the slots on the washer’s left side. Do
not tighten completely.
2. With the door toward the front of the washer, slide the mist shield
down onto the thumbscrew shafts while inserting the two pins into the
slots on the top left side.
3. Tighten the thumbscrews.
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Mist Shield: clos ed
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Connecting t he Power Supp ly and Cord
Warning! Po w er Rating. The 50 TS power supply must be
connected to a power receptacle that provides voltage and
current within the specified rating for the system. Use of an
incompatible power receptacle may produce electrical shock
and fire hazards.
Warning! E lec t r ical Grounding. Never use a two-prong plug
adapter to connect primary power to the 50 TS power supply.
The 50 TS Washer uses an external 24-volt power supply. The power
supply automatically adjusts for input voltage in the range of 100 - 250 V~.
1. Plug the power supply’s plug into the washer’s rear panel.
2. Insert the power cord into the power supply and into an appropriate
Use of a two-prong adapter disconnects the utility gro und,
creating a severe shock hazard. Always connect the power cord
directly to a three-prong receptacle with a functional ground.
wall outlet.
Verify Performance
Before using the 50 TS washer for the first time, verify that it is operating
properly by turning the washer on. Turning on the washer initiates a system
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Self-Test to check the manifold, microplate carrier, vacuum pump and syringe
pump positioning and operation.
When the self test has completed successfully, the washer is ready for use.
If the test passes, the Main Menu is displayed.
If the test fails, the washer beeps repeatedly and displays an error code. If
this happens, note the error code and then press Stop on the keypad to stop
the beeping. Look up Error Codes on page 1 to determine its cause. If the
problem is something you can fix, turn off the washer, fix the problem, and
then turn the washer back on. Otherwise, contact BioTek’s Technical
Assistance Center.
The Instrument Testing section provides recommended procedures to
perform after the instrument is installed and set up as described in this
chapter, and before the instrument is used in a laboratory environment.
The successful completion of the Installation Qualification confirms that the
washer and its components have been supplied as ordered and ensures that
they are assembled and configured properly for your lab environment. The
successful completion of the Operational Qualification confirms that the
washer is operating according to specification.
Note: An instrument qualification package (PN 155) for the 50 TS
is available for purchase from BioTek. The pac kage contains thorough
procedures for per forming Installation Qualif ication, Operational
Qualification and Performance Qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and
preventive maintenance (PM). Extensive Checklists and Logbooks are
included for recording results. Contact your local dealer for more
information.
Important! Review Optimize Performance recommendations in the
operator's manual, which describes necessary steps to perform before
running the washer.
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Section 3
Getting Started
This section introduces the basics of operating the 50 TS. For
more detailed and comprehensive instructions, please refer
to the operator's manual.
AutoPrime .......................................................................................... 2
Wash a Plate ...................................................................................... 4
Optimize Performance ........................................................................ 7
Run a Predefined Protocol .................................................................. 8
Create a Protocol .............................................................................. 13
Instrument Configuration - Setup Cont rols ...................................... 23
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