CAPP PA-100 User manual

CappController Pipette Controller
Operation Manual
Version: 1.2
www.capp.dk

Table of Content
1. Safety Precautions .................................................................1
2. General Description ...............................................................2
3. Getting Started........................................................................3
3.1. Recharging the Battery.......................................................... 3
3.2. Starting Pipetting................................................................... 3
4. Changing Filter .......................................................................4
5. Maintenance............................................................................4
6. Troubleshooting .....................................................................4
7. Technical Specifications........................................................5
Appendix A: Warranty ......................................................................5

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1. Safety Precautions
Before using the CappAid™pipette controller 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:
When using infectious, radioactive, toxic and other solutions which may
pose health risks, please observe appropriate safety precautions.
Do not use the CappAid™pipette controller in a potentially explosive
environment or with potentially explosive, flammable liquids.
When using organic solvents or corrosive chemicals, please check their
compatibility with the CappAid™pipette controller.
The CappAid™pipette controllers 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.
Do not incinerate the Lithium battery or expose it to excessive heat.
Do not short-circuit, puncture, crush, disassemble, damage, force
over-discharge (reversal) or modify the battery.
Do not expose the battery to water or moisture.
Only use the battery specified in this manual.
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 CappAid™pipette controller.
Do not use a leaking battery.
If charging is not completed within the specified time period, unplug the
charger and discontinue charging immediately.
The charger and battery temperature rises with extended periods of use.
Care should be taken to avoid burns.
Burns may result if the battery is removed immediately after extended
periods of use.
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.
The CappAid™pipette controller can’t be used with solvents whose
vapors attack silicon, ABS, PP, NBR, PVDF.
Please observe the relevant regulations to dispose the battery.
All repairs should be carried out by an authorized service personnel only.

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2. General Description
The CappAid™pipette controller features an efficient, as well as ergonomic
and light-weighted design. Other features include:
Compatible with glass and plastic pipettes range from 0.1 to 100ml
Powerful Lithium battery, no memory effect.
Continuous speed control wheel
Blow-out and Gravity dispense selection
Dangerous fume or liquid protective hole
Self-inverted design
UV-resistant housing
Complies with CE and RoHS
Figure 1. Overview of the CappAid ™ Pipette Controller:
1.Charging Adaptor
2.DC-In Jack
3.DC-In Socket
4.Lower Push Button
5.Upper Push Button
6.Blow-out/Gravity
Dispense Switch
7.Screws
8.Speed Control Wheel
9. Lithium Battery
10. Battery Cover
11. Battery Indicator
12.Protective Hole
13.Filter
14.Pipette
Holder
15.Nose
Cone

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3. Getting Started
Open the CappAid™pipette controller package and confirm that all items are
included:
CappAid™pipette controller unit with a Lithium battery included
AC-DC charging adaptor
Operation manual
Spare hydrophobic PTFE filter, 0.2μm
If there are any items missing, damaged, or not according to your order,
please contact your distributor or sales representatives for replacement
immediately.
3.1. Recharging the Battery
Please charge the Lithium battery 4 hours before first-time operation.
When the battery indicator(11) turns red (low battery), follow the steps below
to recharge the battery.
1. Plug the DC-in jack(2) of charging adaptor(1) to the DC-in socket(3)
in the base of the unit.
2. Plug the charging adaptor(1) with external power source.
3. The battery indicator(11) will turn orange during charging period.
4. After the battery is fully charged, the battery indicator(11) 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. CappAid ™ can be operated during recharging period
3. When battery is fully charged, CappAid ™ can be used about 8
hours..
4. Lithium Battery(10) can be changed by following procedures:
1)unscrew two screws(7), 2)lift the battery cover(10), and 3)
disconnect the battery’s connector.
3.2. Starting Pipetting
To aspirate:
1. Carefully hold the pipette and insert it securely into the nose
cone(15) and silicone pipette holder(14).
2. Select the pipetting speed by rotate the speed control wheel(8).
3. Press down the upper push button(5).
To Dispense:
1. In “Blow-Out mode”, press down the lower push button(4).
2. If “Gravity mode(G)”is chosen, the liquid in the pipette is dispensed
by gravity only. The flow rate is regulated by the pressure applied to

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the lower push button(4).
3.3. Self-inverted Design
The CappAid™pipette controller, without a holder, or stand, can be
self-inverted on the bench as shown in the Figure 2 below.
Figure 2. Self-inverted on the bench
4. Changing Filter
The hydrophobic filter(13) will require occasional replacement, particularly
when aspirating speed is decreased. Rotate the nose cone(15)
counter-clockwise direction to loose it (See Fig. 1). Remove or replace the
wetted, dirty filter and worn pipette holder(14) with the new ones.
Reassemble the device.
5. Maintenance
Before cleaning, disconnect the unit from the charging adaptor.
The CappAid™pipette controller can be cleaned with most common
laboratory disinfectants, such as 60% Isopropanol, 70% ethanol or mild
detergent. The PTFE filter(13), polypropylene nosecone(15) and silicone
pipette holder(14) can be autoclaved.
6. Troubleshooting
To ensure the product’s quality and performance, the CappAid™pipette
controller is designed to be robust and long-lasting.
If the problems can’t be resolved with the solution below, please contact the
Authorized distributors to arrange a DOA/RMA service.

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Symptom
Possible Cause
Solution
Reduced suction
efficiency
Filter blocked, dirty or wetted
Clean or replace
filter
Low battery
Recharge battery
Pipette drips
Pipette not securely inserted
in silicon pipette holder
Insert pipette
further
Pipette holder or pipette
damaged
Replace pipette
holder or pipette
Pipette loose
Pipette holder damaged
Replace pipette
holder
7. Technical Specifications
Pipette types
1-100ml plastic/ glass pipette
Aspirating/Dispensing Speed
> 6ml/sec.
Dispense Mode
Blow-out / Gravity Selection
Speed Control Wheel
Continuous
Power Adaptor
100/120/220/240V AC-DC 3.6 V with
US/EU/UK/Australian plug
Filter
Hydrophobic 25mm diameter, 0.2μm
Autoclavable
Nose cone, pipette holder and filter only
Operating Temperature
+10~ 35oC
Operating Humidity
RH: 0 ~ 85%
Battery
600 mAh/3.6 V or above, Li-Ion
Weight
167 g, including a battery
Housing Material
ABS
Nose Cone Material
Polypropylene
Pipette Holder
Silicon
Certification
Complies with CE, Class A (EN61010-1,
EN60101-1-2, EN50082-1, EN 55011)
RoHS
Note: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Appendix A: Warranty
The CappAid™pipette controllers are covered by a warranty for one year
against defects in materials and workmanship. This period begins from the
date of purchase, and within 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 CappAid ™pipette controller is tested and
documented by the manufacturer before shipping.

P/N: 401-apccap-11, 2008/4