PIPETBOY acu Operating instructions

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PIPETBOY acu

Models: 155000, 155015, 155 016, 155 017, 155 019

in accordance with EC directives | gemäss der EU-Richtlinien |est conforme au terme de la directives CE | de acuerdo con las directivas CE |in conformità alle direttive CE
2006/95/EC

Low voltage equipment

2004/108/EC

Electromagnetic compatibility

2002/95/EC

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2002/96/EC

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2009/129/EC

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2006/66/EC

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EN 61010-1

Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement,
control and laboratory use - General requirements.

EN 61326-1

Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratoryuse - EMC requirements.

Standards for Canada and USA
CAN/CSA-C22.2
No. 61010-1

Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement,
control and laboratory use - General requirements.

UL Std. No. 61010-1

Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement,
control and laboratory use - General requirements.

FCC, Part 15, Class A Emission
Zizers, June 10th 2011

Elmar Morscher
CEOThomas Neher
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Introduction

1234567Introduction ................................................................................................................ 3
Description of the device ............................................................................................ 4
Installation .................................................................................................................. 5Operation ................................................................................................................... 6
Maintenance............................................................................................................... 8
Technical Data ........................................................................................................... 9
Accessories .............................................................................................................. 10Imprint© 2012 INTEGRA Biosciences AG
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Introduction

1.1

Intended use

The PIPETBOY acu is a pipetting aid designed for aspirating and dispensing aqueous
solutions with plastic or glass pipettes of 1 to 100 ml volumes.

1.2

Safety notes

1) Do not use or charge the PIPETBOY acu in an atmosphere with danger of explosion.
Also, do not pipette highly flammable liquids such as acetone or ether.
2) When handling dangerous substances, comply with the material safety data sheet(MSDS) and with all safety guidelines such as the use of protective clothing and safety
goggles. Never point a pipette in anyone’s direction.

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Description of the device3) Avoid pipetting of liquids whose vapours could attack the materials PA (polyamide),POM (polyoxymethylene), FPM (fluor-rubber), NBR (nitrile-rubber), CR (chloroprene),silicone. Corrosive vapours could also damage metallic parts inside the device.
4) Use an original INTEGRA Biosciences mains adapter only and protect it frommoisture, otherwise the PIPETBOY acu might be damaged.
5) Prolonged exposure of the PIPETBOY acu to UV-light can cause discolouration and/or yellowing of the plastic housing. However, this will not affect the performance of thedevice in any way.
Regardless of the listed safety notes, additionally applicable regulations and guidelines oftrade associations, health authorities, trade supervisory offices, etc. must be observed.

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Description of the device

2.1

Scope of delivery• PIPETBOY acu device• 1 rechargeable battery (NiMH, 9 V, 180 mAh)
• Mains adapter• Wall holder• Sterile filter (spare)• Operating instructions

2.2

Overview of the PIPETBOY acu
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1 Aspiration button
32 Dispensing button
3 Thumb wheel to set maximum speed

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4 Battery charge indicator61
2

6 Handle
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5 Socket for mains adapter cable
7 Nose piece

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7aInstallationbcde

7aO-ring7b

Top half of nose piece housing

7c

Filter rubber

7dSterile filter

7e

Pipette mount

7f

Bottom half of nose piece housing

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Installation

3.1

Charging the battery

A full charge takes 12 hours, but before the first use, the PIPETBOY acu should becharged at least 16 hours.
When the battery charge indicator (4) flashes red, the PIPETBOY acu needs charging
immediately. PIPETBOY acu has an integrated overcharge protection.
The PIPETBOY acu can be used while it is being charged.

3.2

Replacing the batterya1) Move the lid of the battery compartment upwards andremove it (a).
2) Replace the old battery with an original
INTEGRA Biosciences rechargeable battery (9 V,180 mAh) and make sure that it is inserted with thecorrect polarity (+/–).
3) Close the battery compartment with the lid (a).

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Operation

Mounting of the wall holder

The optional wall holder serves to park the PIPETBOY acu.
To mount the wall holder, remove the protective foil from the adhesive tape at the back ofthe holder. Hold it with the sign <up> facing upwards and press it to the desired place.
Make sure that the surface onto which the wall holder is mounted is smooth, clean andgrease-free. Wait 24 hours before using the wall holder for the first time. Alternatively thewall mount can be fixed with the included screws.

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4.1

Inserting the pipettea)b)

The silicone pipette mount (7e) has a special conicalchannel to guarantee a firm and leak-proof grip of thepipette independently of its diameter.
Disassemble the nose piece (see “5.1 Cleaning andservicing” on page 8) and orient the pipette mount:a) with the large opening facing down for pipettes > 2 ml
(factory setting), orb) with the small opening facing down for pipettes < 2ml.

WARNING
Do not insert pipettes with force into the PIPETBOY acu, because they canbreak and cause injury, particularly thin pipettes made of glass.

4.2

PipettingPress the aspiration button (1) to fill the pipette and the dispensing button (2) to empty it.
The aspiration and dispensing speed can be controlled in two manners:• Fine speed adjustment by varying the finger pressure on the buttons (1, 2).
• Step-less presetting of the maximum pump speed by turning the thumb wheel (3) tooptimally match the pipette capacity (turning to the left = slower pump speed, for small
pipettes; to the right = faster, for large pipettes).
To empty the pipette by gravity force, press the dispensing button only slightly in order toavoid reaching the trigger point where the pump starts running. Gravity dispensing is used
for “to deliver” (TD) pipettes that are not of the “blow-out” type (blow-out pipettes have twothin rings or a frosted band around the neck).

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Problem

Probable cause

RemedyPipette drips(leak in the system).

Pipette is damaged or not fully inserted Reinsert a new pipette by pushing it all the way into thein the nose piece (7).
nose piece. Make sure that the pipette mountorientation is correct for the used pipette(see “4.1 Inserting the pipette” on page 6).
The inside of the pipette mount (7e) is Replace the pipette mount (Part No. 151020).
damaged resulting in insufficient sealingof the pipette neck.
The filter rubber (7c) or the filter (7d) in Replace the filter rubber (Part No. 153225) and/or thethe nose piece are damaged or missing filter (Part No. see “7 Accessories” on page 10).
causing a leak.
Reduced aspiration
The filter (7d) is wet or dirty.
Replace filter.
efficiency or no liquid The nose piece (7) is not tight.
Tighten the nose piece, or replace defective parts.
aspiration.
The battery is discharged (batteryCharge the battery.
charge indicator flashes red).
The battery is missing.
Insert the battery, or connect the instrument to themains adapter.
The battery is defective.
Replace the battery.
The battery is wrongly inserted.
Insert correctly, note polarity (+) and (-).
Reduced operating
The battery is worn.
Replace the battery.
time with fully charged Wrong battery type is inserted.
Use only original consumables.
battery.

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Operation

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5Maintenance

5.1

Cleaning and servicing

Maintenance

The PIPETBOY acu can be cleaned with a cloth moistened with soapy water or with a
70 % ethanol. Never use acetone or other solvents.
The nose piece housing (7b, 7f), the pipette mount (7e) and the filter rubber (7c) can be
autoclaved at 121 °C.
Disassembly of the nose piece:
Unscrew the nose piece (7) from the handle by turning it
counterclockwise. Hold the top half of nose piece housing(7b), press the bottom half (7f) firmly against the top half(7b) and turn it counterclockwise (left). The bottom half ofnose piece housing (7f) will disengage after about 1/8th ofa turn.
Remove the pipette mount (7e), the filter (7d) and thefilter rubber (7c), if required.
It is recommended to change the hydrophobic filter (7d) every three months. Should thefilter get wetted or soiled, it has to be changed immediately. The filter must be oriented
with the blue side facing upwards towards the PIPETBOY acu.
After maintenance work, perform a leak test to ascertain correct functioning of thePIPETBOY acu: liquid should not leak out of a filled pipette before the dispensing button
is pressed.

5.2

Equipment disposal
The PIPETBOY acu device must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal
waste.
Dispose of the PIPETBOY acu in accordance with the laws and regulations inyour area governing disposal of devices.

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Technical Data

Pipetting speed
Battery

Mains adapter
Materials

Dimensions (H x W x D)
WeightAmbient conditions

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Technical Datamax. 10 ml/s
Type: rechargeable, NiMH, 9 V, 180 mAh
Charging cycles: 500–1000 (when charging as indicated)
Running time: at least 2000 cycles of aspiration anddispensing of 25 ml.
Input: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Output: 17 VDC/180 mA
Housing: PA
Nose piece housing: POM
Pipette mount: Silicone
Filter rubber: Silicone
125 x 130 x 35 mm
220 g
Operation: 5–40°C, max. 80% RH
Storage: -10–50°C, max. 95% RH

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Accessories

Accessories

Accessories
Stand for
PIPETBOY
Vacuumtweezers
Nose piececomplete
Wall mount
Mains adapter(100-240 VAC,50/60 Hz)

Part No.
for a well organised work area, to park the PIPETBOY acu
with inserted pipette
to pick and place small objects such as microscopy coverslips
green, for PIPETBOY acu grey and transparent
grey, for PIPETBOY acu green, blue, red and purple
for holding the PIPETBOY acu on the wall
EU version
US/JP version
UK version

Consumables
Filter 0.45 µm
Filter 0.2 µm
Pipette mount
Filter rubber
Battery

10155065
155890155025155070155521153210153211153214

Part No.
sterileunsterilesterileunsterilesilicone, for holding pipette in the nose piece
silicone, for holding the filter in the nose piece
NiMH, 9 V, 180 mAh

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