Pipette Controller for liquid handling

User’s Manual● Thank you very much for purchasing Pipette Mate NEO.
● Please read this manual carefully before using.

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Since 1944

Pipette Controller for liquid handling

Featuresz Light (167g) weight and ergonomic designz Autoclavable nose cone, pipette holder and filter (121°C, 20min)z Compatible with glass and plastic pipettes from 1-100ml
z Continuous speed control wheel which can be fixed designated speedz Long life rechargeable Lithium Ion batteryz Blow-out and Gravity dispense selection
z Self-stand designz UV-resistant housingz Complies with CE and RoHS
Standard accessories
z Pipette controller (Inc. Li-Ion battery and Filter)z Hydrophobic filter 0.2um
z AC-DC adaptor
z User’s manual
When unpacking package, check to make sure that the above-mentioned items areincluded.

Precautions on safety● For using your Pipette Mate NEO properly and safely, carefully read “Precautions
on safety” in this paragraph and “CAUTION” on the next page before starting
work with it.
● Contents of “CAUTION” are matters that require user’s attention, not only forusing Pipette Mate NEO properly but for preventing user from accidents andphysical damage.
● After reading this manual, please keep it in a convenient place for referring to atany time.

1Please read following prior to use for your safety and correct usage.

CAUTIONBe sure to observe the following instructions for using
Pipette Mate NEO properly and safely.
If user misuses “Pipette Mate NEO”, or disregards the following instructions, it may
result in injury to the user or/and other persons or physical damage to pipetteor/and other equipment.
1. Do not use the controller for any purpose other than pipetting/dispensing
liquid.
2. Do not modify the controller because modification may cause an accident.
3. Do not use the controller for pipetting any liquid to be injected into humanbody.
4. Do not expel dispensed liquid towards anybody.
5. Do not eject tip towards anybody.
6. Do not eject tip with liquid inside.
7. Do not slant the controller when liquid is inside of tip.
8. Make sure tip is secured. When using large tip such as 100ml, support the tip
with another hand to avoid falling off.
9. If pipette is contaminated with liquid harmful to human, immediately takeappropriate disposal to clean it safely before continuing to work.
10. When using infections, radioactive, toxic and other solutions which may cause
health risks, please observe appropriate safety precautions.
11. Do not use the controller in a potentially explosive environment or withpotentially explosive, flammable liquids.
12. The controller cannot be used with solvents whose vapors attack silicon, ABS,
PP, NBR and PVDF.
13. If any harmful liquids are on the controller, please take appropriate treatment
before using it.
14. Do not touch the controller after drying, because it will have got very hot
during drying. Direct contact with the hot controller may cause injury.
15. Do not dispense/aspirate more than maximum volume of tips.
16. In case temperature of the controller goes up, stop using the controller andcontact local distributors for inspection.
17. The controller operates on a small but powerful Lithium-ion battery. Misuse orabuse of the Lithium-ion battery may cause damage or injury through fire,electric shock or chemical leakage.
18. Do not incinerate the Lithium battery or expose it to excessive heat.
19. Do not short-circuit, puncture, crush, disassemble, damage, force,over-discharge (reversal) or modify the battery.
20. Do not expose the battery to water or moisture.
21. Only use the battery specified in this manual.
22. Only use the specified battery charging adaptor to charge the battery. Use
the unauthorized battery charging adaptor might cause short-circuit or fire on
the controller.
223. Do not use a leaking battery.
24. If charging is not completed within the specified time period, unplug thecharger and discontinue charging immediately.
25. The liquid from battery enters your eye, immediately rinse the eye withplenty 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.
26. Please observe the relevant regulations to dispose the battery.

3Content
1. General descriptions ······························· 5
2. Operating procedure······························· 6
3. How to recharge the battery ····················· 74. Self-inverted design································ 75. How to replace the battery ······················· 86. How to replace filter and tube holder ·········· 87. Autoclave ············································ 98. Cleaning·············································· 99. Specification········································· 910. Part list ············································· 1011. Troubleshooting··································· 10
12. Warranty ··········································· 114

1. General description

10. Battery Cover

11. Battery Indicator

9. Lithium Ion Battery

12. Air Vent

8. Speed Control Wheel

7. Screws
6. Blow-out/Gravity
Dispense Switch
5.Upper Push Button
13. Filter
4. Lower Push Button

14. Pipette Holder（Silicon）

3.DC-InSocket

2. DC-In Jack15. Nose cone(PP)5

1. Charging Adaptor

2. Operating procedure
To Aspirate:1) Carefully hold the pipette and insert it securely into the nose cone andsilicone pipette holder(Fig.-A).
2) Select the pipetting speed by rotate the speed control wheel(Fig.-C).
3) Press down the upper push button(Fig.-B).
Note: Do not dispense/aspirate more than maximum volume of tips. It
would cause malfunction of the controller.
Note: Do not slant the controller when liquid is inside of tip. Liquid
entrance into the controller would cause malfunction of thecontroller.

To Dispense:
1) In “Blow-Out mode”, press down the lower push button(Fig.-C).
2) If “Gravity mode(G)” is chosen, the liquid in the pipette is dispensed bygravity only. The flow rate is regulated by the pressure applied to thelower push button(Fig.-B).

Aspiration button
Dispense button

Speed control wheel

Blow-out/Gravity
Dispense switch
Fig.-A

Fig.-B
Fig.-C6

3. How to recharge the battery

Please charge the Lithium battery 4 hours before first-time operation.

When the battery indicator(LED) turns red (low battery), follow the steps below torecharge the battery.
1) Plug the DC-in jack of charging adaptor to the DC-in socket in the base ofthe unit.
2) Plug the charging adaptor with external power source.
3) The battery indicator will turn orange during charging period.
4) After the battery is fully charged, the battery indicator will turn green again.
The charging period may take about 4 hours.
Note: 1. Please do not over-charge the battery for a long period of time.
2. The controller can be operated during recharging period.
3. When battery is fully charged, the controller can be used about 8hours.
4. Do not touch the adaptor with wet hand. It would cause electricshock.

4. Self-inverted Design
Pipette Mate NEO, without a holder, or stand, can be self-inverted on the bench as
shown in the Fig.-D below.

Fig.-D75. How to replace the battery
Lithium-Ion Battery can be changed by following procedures
1) Unscrew two screws from the bottom part of battery holder
2) Lift the battery cover3) Disconnect the battery’s connector, and take out the battery.
4) When placing the battery, just follow reverse procedure from 3) to 1).

6. How to replace filter and tube holder
The hydrophobic filter will require occasional replacement, particularly whenaspirating speed is decreased.
1) Rotate the nose cone counter-clockwise direction to loose it (See Fig.-E).
2) Remove or replace the wetted, dirty filter and worn pipette holder with thenew ones. Reassemble the device.
3) When setting the filter or holder, just follow reverse procedure from 2) to1).
Note: Do not set the filter and holder in wrong direction.
Note: Do not use the controller without a filter. Liquid entrance into thecontroller would cause malfunction of the controller.

Battery cover
Lithium-Ion Battery

ScrewsFilterSilicon Pipette HolderNose ConeFig.-E8

7. Autoclave
Nose cone, Silicon Pipette Holder and Filter are autoclavable. When autoclaving,
carry on at condition of 121°C for 20 minutes based on the procedure mentionedbelow.
1) Please follow the instructions mentioned on “6. How to replace filter andtube holder” when disassembling Nose cone, Silicon Pipette Holder andFilter.
2) As autoclaving is completed, dry the pipette parts completely.
Note: Autoclave may discolor the parts, but this does not affectperformance for the controller.
Note: The parts cannot be used right after autoclave due to hightemperature. Please use after cooling them down.

8. Cleaning
Please take off the charger before cleaning. The controller can be disinfected withdisinfectant (i.e. 60% isopropanol, 70% ethanol or detergent).

9. Specification
Type of tip

1-100ml Plastic/Glass piptte

Dispense mode

Selection for Powered/Gravity

Speed control wheel

ContinuousPowerAC100-240V 50〜60Hz
DC5V 1.0AFilter

Hydrophobic 25mm, 0.2um

Autoclave

Nose cone, pipette holder, Filter

Usage temperature

10-35°C

Usage humidity

RH:0-85%

Lithium Ion battery

600mAh/3.6V Li-Ion

Weight167g

Housing material

ABS

Nose cone material

PP910. Part list
No.

Description

CodeQt’y1Battery cover

00-PM-N003

12

Nose Cone

00-PM-N005

13

Silicon Pipette Holder

00-PM-N013

14Battery

00-PM-N018

15Charging Adaptor

00-PM-N024

160.2um filter

00-PM-N100

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11. TroubleshootingSymptom
Aspiration speedCause
Blocked filter

RemedyFilter replacement

Broken filter
Charging failure

Liquid drip

Pipette loosenessLow battery

Battery charge

Low battery

Battery replacement

No adaptor connection

Plug inBroken adaptor

Adaptor replacement

No jack connection

Plug in

Pipette looseness

Secure pipette

Scratch or deformity for

Silicon pipette holder orpipette holder or pipette

pipette replacement

Scratch or abrasion on

Pipette holder

pipette holder

replacement

If the problems cannot be resolved with the solution above, please contact theauthorized distributors to arrange a service. Please note that the controller is notcontaminated before arranging the service.
Dear users,
As one of our activities to protect our environment, we would ask all of ourcustomers to discard disused items properly based on local conditions.

1012. Warranty
The Pipette Mate NEOs are covered by a warranty for one year against defects inmaterials and workmanship. This period begins from the date of purchase, andwithin this period all defective parts will be replaced at no charge by manufacturer.
The warranty does not cover defects caused by excessive wear and tear or damage
due to shipping, accident, abuse, misuse, problems with electrical power, or usage
not in accordance with product instructions, or if other than original spare parts
supplied by the manufacturer have been used. Each controller is tested anddocumented by the manufacturer before shipping.

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