Labnet Excel E10-1, Excel E20-1, Excel E20-8, Excel E200-8, Excel E1200-8 Operation Manual

LABNET Excel

Single and Multi-channel Electronic Pipettors

Operation Manual

Version: 2.9

www.Labnetlink.com

Labnet International

31 Mayfield Ave

Edison, NJ 08837

Declaration of Conformity

Product Name: Labnet Excel Single/Multi-channel Electronic

Pipettors

All models comply with the following European standards:

EMC: EN 55011, Class A

USA

EN 60601-1-2
To the best of my knowledge and belief, these units conform to these
standards.

Name: Mike Revesz
Position: Director of Quality Assurance
Issue Date: 2005/1/1

Table of Contents

Safety Precautions...................................................................................1

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1.1. Operation Safety Precautions 1

1.2. Battery Safety 1

2. General Description................................................................................3

2.1. Features 3

2.2. Ranges and Specifications 4

3. Getting St arte d........................................................................................4

3.1. Unpacking 4

3.2. Inserting the Battery 5

3.3. Charging the Battery 6

3.4. Start Pipetting 8

3.5. Manual Blow-out Operation 10

3.6. Hanger Installation 10

4. LABNET Excel electronic pipettor Overview.....................................11

4.1. Keypad Function 12

4.2. Audible Signals 13

5. Function Map........................................................................................14

9. SYS (System) Mode...............................................................................15

6.1. Aspirating Speed 15

6.2. Dispensing Speed 16

6.3. Audible Signals 16

6.4. Blow-out 16

6.5. Reverse Pipetting 17

6.6. Setting PROG (Programs) 18

7. AUTO Mode........................................................................................ 19

MD (Multiple Dispensing) Mode .........................................................21

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9. MIX Mode.... 22

10. SE (Sequential Aspirating/Dispensing) Mode.....................................22

10.1. SA (Seq uent i al Aspirating) M ode 23

10.2. SD (Sequential Dispensing) Mode 24

11. Sterilization.. 26

11.1. Removal of the Lower Piston Assembly 27

11.2. Reattach the lower piston assembly 28

12. Maintenance 30

13. Troubleshooting.....................................................................................31

Appendix A: T echnical Specifications...........................................................33

Appendix B : Tip Ejector Height Adjustment..............................................33

Appendix C: Warranty...................................................................................34

1. Safety Precautions

Before using the LABNET Excel electronic pipettor for the first time,
please read this entire operating manual carefully. To guarantee problem
free, safe operation, it is essential to observe the following points:

1.1. Operation Safety Precautions

When using infectious, radioactive, toxic and other solutions which

may pose health risks, please observe appropriate safety precautions.

1. Do not use the LABNET Excel electronic pipettor in a potentially

explosive environment or with potentially explosive chemicals.

2. When using organic solvents or corrosive chemicals, please check their

compatibility with the pipette tips and the LABNET electronic pipettor.

3. Repair should be carried out by LABNET’s authorized service

personnel only. Contact LABNET International, Inc. for information
on authorized service options.

4. Use original spare parts and accessories only.

1.2. Battery Safety

The LABNET Excel electronic pipettors operate on a small but

powerful Lithium-ion battery. Misuse or abuse of the Lithium-ion
battery may cause damage or injury through fire, electric shock, or
chemical leakage. Please read and understand all warnings before using
the battery.

1. When storing the battery, do not allow it to come into contact with an y

metallic surfaces.

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2. Never use the LABNET Excel electronic pipettors while using the

DC-in jack to charge the battery.

3. Do not incinerate the Lithium battery or expo se it to excessive heat.

4. Do not short-circuit, puncture, crush, disassemble, damage, force

over-discharge (reversal) or modify the battery.

5. Do not expose the battery to water or moisture.

6. Do not drop or subject the battery to strong impacts.

7. Only use the battery specified in this manual.

8. Only use the specified, battery charging unit or DC-in jack to charge

the battery.

9. Do not use a leaking battery.

10. If charging is not completed within the specified time period, unplug

the charger and discontinue charging immediately.

11. The charger and battery temperature rises with extended periods of use.

Care should be taken to avoid burns.

12. Burns may result if the battery is removed immed iately after extended

periods of use.

13. If fluid from the battery enters your eye, immediately rinse the eye with

plenty of fresh water and contact a doctor. If fluid from the battery
makes contact with your skin or clothing, wash the area thoroughly
with water.

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2. General Description

LABNET Excel electronic pipettors feature an accurate and efficient, as
well as ergonomic and light-weight design. Researchers can program these
state-of-the-art products to conduct different pipetting tasks. More accurate
and comfortable pipetting can be easily achieved without any concern of
finger stress or injury.

2.1. Features

z High accuracy and precision
z Low forces
z Useful, practical operation protocols, such as Automatic Pipetting

(AUTO) with Mixing (MIX) option, Multiple Dispensing (MD),
Mixing (MIX) and Sequential Aspirating/Dispensing (SE), etc.

z 9 user-defined program sets
z 5 speeds for aspirating and dispensing
z Li-ion battery provides extended use on a single battery charge
z Ergonomic design
z Automatic calibration
z User-friendly graphic operation interface.
z Adjustable tip ejector.
z Automatically remembers the last-used pipetting protocol and settings
z Complies with CE, ISO-8655, GLP

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2.2. Ranges and Specifications

Product No. Channels

Volume

Range (µl)

E10-1 1 0.5 -10 0.1

E20-1 1 2 -20 0.1
E200-1 1 10 -200 1 2.0-0.6% 1.0-0.15%
E1200-1 1 100 -1,200 1 1.5-0.5% 0.6-0.15%
E10-8 8 0.5-10 0.1 4.0-1.0% 2.5-0.4%
E20-8 8 2-20 0.1 5.0-1.0% 2.0-0.3%
E200-8 8 10-200 1 2.0-0.6% 1.0-0.15%
E1200-8 8 100 -1,200 1 1.5-0.5% 0.6-0.15%

Increment

(µl)

Accuracy

(Rel.±)

4.0-1.0% 2.5-0.4%

5.0-1.0% 2.0-0.3%

Precision

( Rel. CV

)

Note:

LABNET Excel electronic pipette Accuracy and Precision Specifications
have been attained using LABNET Excel pipette tips. LABNET
guarantees Accuracy and Precision only if LABNET Excel tips or other
approved tips are used.

3. Getting Started

3.1. Unpacking

Open the LABNET Excel electronic pipettor package and confirm that all
items are included:

z Single/8-channel LABNET

electronic pipette unit

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z Operation manual

z Quality assurance card z AC-DC power adaptor
z LABNET electronic pipette

z Pipette tips

hanger and accessories

If there are any items missing, damaged, or not according to your order,
please contact your distributor or sales representatives for replacement
immediately .

Please charge the battery before first-time operation.

3.2. Inserting the Battery

Remove the battery cover by pressing the battery cover latch (see Figure 1)
and move the cover outward. Insert the battery (see Figure 2). Metallic
contacts must be face down. Close the cover of the battery compartment.

RESET

Press the

button to power on and calibrate the LABNET electronic

pipette.

Figure 1: Open the battery cover. Figure 2: Insert the battery.

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Note: After a charged battery is inserted, the LABNET electronic pipette
will automatically carry out a calibration rou tine.

3.3. Charging the Battery

There are two ways to charge the battery: (1) Attach the included AC-DC
Power Adapter to the pipettor (2) Use the option a l battery charging kit.

Included AC-DC Power Adapter

Insert the battery into the battery compartment. Insert the DC-in plug of the
power adaptor into the DC-in jack (see Figure 3). Connect the power plug
of the power adaptor with the ex ternal pow er sourc e. Connecting the power

plug before inserting the battery will inactivate the charging process. The

indication bar inside battery symbol

will blink during the charging
process. When the battery is fully charged, the blinking will stop and the
LABNET electronic pipette will beep once to remind the user.

Optional Charging Kit

Connect the power plug of the charging unit to the proper external power
source. The indication light will turn green. Insert the battery (see Figure 4).
Once the battery is correctly inserted and charging, the indicator light will
turn red. When the battery capacity is full, the indicator light will turn green
again.

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Figure 3: Using the included AC-DC
adapter to charge the battery

Figure 4: Using the optional
charging kit to charge the battery

Note:

1. For safety reasons, the LABNET Excel electronic pipettors cannot be

used during charging.

2. Please do not over-charge the battery for a long period of time.

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3.4. Start Pipetting

There is no power On/Off button on the LABNET Excel electronic
pipettors. Once users insert the fully-charged battery, the pipettor will be
switched on. It will perform a calibration routine and switch on the LCD
display as in Figure 8. Press any keypad button or the

PLUNGER button to

enter the function mode selection. The LABNET Excel electronic pipettor
will be automatically powered off if it’s not in use for more than 10
minutes.

Select the desired function mode and settings (refer to the following
chapters : 6 ~ 10 ) before pipetting. After the initial set-up, attach the
correct-sized tips to the cone(s) of the pipette before operation.

Product No. Channels

Volume

Range (µl)

SE10-1 1 0.5 -10 10µl

SE20-1 1 2 -20 10µl
SE200-1 1 10 -200 200µl
SE1200-1 1 100 -1,200 1000 µl
SE10-8 8 0.5 -10 10µl

Correct

Pipette Tip

Size

SE20-8 8 2-20 10µl
SE200-8 8 10-200 200 µl
SE1200-8 8 100 -1,200 1000 µl

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The cones of the LABNET Excel electronic pipettor are designed to fit a
wide variety of manufacturers pipette tips. However, the published
accuracy and precision specifications for the LABNET Excel electronic
pipettors are guaranteed only when using LABNET Excel tips. Contact
LABNET International for pipette tip ordering information.

The LABNET Excel electronic pipettor is an ergonomic instrument
designed to reduce hand fatigue and repetitive stress injury. In order to
maximize the benefits of the LABNET Excel electronic pipettor’s design,
the instrument should be held as shown in figure 5. Use your index finger
to press the

PLUNGER button and use your thumb to press the

TIP

ejector.

Figure 5: Correct hand position

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