CAMAG NANOMAT 4 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
NANOMAT 4

Content
1Introduction.................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Parts supplied Nanomat 4 ......................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Parts supplied Capillary Dispenser System.................................................................................. 3
1.3 Accessories / Consumables / Spare parts ................................................................................... 3
2Unpacking/Installation .................................................................................................................. 4
2.1 Nanomat 4................................................................................................................................ 4
2.2 Capillary Dispenser System ........................................................................................................ 4
2.3 Dispenser magazine .................................................................................................................. 4
3Getting started ............................................................................................................................... 5
3.1 Positioning a TLC-/HPTLC plate or sheet .................................................................................... 5
3.2 Loading a capillary in the capillary holder .................................................................................. 5
3.3 Sample application.................................................................................................................... 6
4Maintenance................................................................................................................................... 7

Introduction
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1Introduction
The CAMAG Nanomat 4 serves for easy application of samples onto TLC and HPTLC plates
or sheets, precisely positioned and without damage to the layer.
The actual sample dosage is performed with disposable capillaries which are precisely
guided by the Universal Capillary Holder.
The Capillary Dispenser serves for loading capillaries from dispenser magazines into the
holder.
1.1 Parts supplied Nanomat 4
Part no Description
022.4730
Nanomat 4
022.4732
Strips of marking sample position pkg. of 10
115.0122
Magnets rods (2)
B022.4730E
Instruction manual
1.2 Parts supplied Capillary Dispenser System
Part no Description
022.7650
Capillary dispenser (complete)
022.7786
Universal capillary holder
022.7661
Dispenser magazine for 1.0µL capillaries
022.7771
Capillary pipettes 1.0µL, pkg. of 5 x 100
1.3 Accessories / Consumables / Spare parts
Part no Description
022.7655
Capillary dispenser (without accessory)
022.7786
Universal capillary holder
022.7660
Dispenser magazine for 0.5 µL capillaries
022.7661
Dispenser magazine for 1.0 µL capillaries
022.7662
Dispenser magazine for 2.0 µL capillaries
022.7665
Dispenser magazine for 5.0 µL capillaries
022.7770
Capillary pipettes 0.5 µL, pack of 5 x 100
022.7771
Capillary pipettes 1.0 µL, pack of 5 x 100
022.7772
Capillary pipettes 2.0 µL, pack of 5 x 100
022.7775
Capillary pipettes 5.0 µL, pack of 5 x 100
022.4732
Strips of marking sample position pkg. of 10
022.7776
Ejection needle for capillary dispenser

Unpacking/Installation
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2Unpacking/Installation
2.1 Nanomat 4
•Unpack the instrument and check the parts supplied
•Place the Nanomat on a flat, smooth surface
•Mount the positioning head in place
•Adjust the Y-coordinate for sample application (distance from lower edge of plate)
(1) and tighten screw (2)
•Place a marking strip (3) onto the base plate
Fig.1: Setting up Nanomat 4
2.2 Capillary Dispenser System
•Unpack the system and check the parts supplied.
•To your liking, you can place the dispenser unit either on its stand or on the base
plate of the Nanomat, it is held in place by a strong mag-net.
Fig.2: Setting up Capillary Dispenser Fig.3: Dispenser without Nanomat
2.3 Dispenser magazine
•Place the magazine on the table with its open side upwards
•Push the feeder slide to its end position and lock it by pressing it down
•Pull a belt with capillaries into the magazine the adhesive tape up-wards
•Make sure the capillary size corresponds with that of the magazine (color code)
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•Unlock the feeder slide by lifting its end up. The capillaries are now pushed against
the stop at the end
•Now pull the adhesive strip off
Fig.4-8: Setup of Dispenser Magazine
3Getting started
3.1 Positioning a TLC-/HPTLC plate or sheet
•Place a TLC/HPTLC plate or sheet onto the base plate. First push it flush against the
positioning pin at the side. Secure it in this position with the magnet strips
•Slide the applicator head to the desired position (notches 1-39 at 5 mm stops)
•For your convenience you can mark the positions of samples (standards and
unknowns) on the marking strip
3.2 Loading a capillary in the capillary holder
•Insert the magazine with the desired capillary size in the capillary dispenser

Getting started
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•Push the Universal Capillary Holder into the dispenser opening until the magazine is
flush with the end of the guide rail
•Withdraw the capillary holder. It is now loaded with a capillary
Fig.9: Capillary holder in the capillary dispenser
3.3 Sample application
•Take your sample by dipping the capillary with the help of the holder into the
application solution
•Place the universal capillary holder against the applicator head, where it is held in
place by magnetic action
•Make sure that its positioning pin (1) engages in the slot of the applicator head
•Push down the lever (2) of the applicator head against its rest. The capillary touches
the layer with a constant pressure
•Hold the lever down until the capillary has completely emptied out
•Remove the capillary holder and eject the capillary by pressing the button at the top
of the holder
Fig.10: Sample application
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Maintenance
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4Maintenance
The Nanomat and the Capillary Dispenser System do not require any maintenance other
than keeping both clean.
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www.camag.com

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