Covaris M220 User manual

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Quick Start Guide - M220 Focused-ultrasonicator
Instrument
Unpacking and Setup:
Space requirements: Height 19 1/2” (with computer open), Width 14”, & Depth 10”. Two 110
electric plugs are required.
 • M220isshippedinapaddedcradleinsidethecardboardshippingbox.Licradlefrom
  thecardboardboxbyusingtheliinghandles.RemovetheM220systemfromthe
cradle and place it on the bench top. CAUTION:LitheM220outoftheboxbyits
  baseplate.Donotlibytheacouscassembly.Removeallwrappingmaterials.
• Unpack all accessories included with the instrument shipment. Items include the
  NotebookcomputerwithACadapter,1USBCable,1M220Powercord,ll-drainkit,
  M220HolderXTU,insertsforvarioussizemicroTUBEs,100mlwashbole,20ml
  syringe,10disposableswabs,AFAgradewater(125ml),andasafetycover.Addional
  itemsmaybeintheshipmentiftheywereincludedintheorder.
 • PeelothebackingfromtheVelcrostripesonthecomputerloadingbars.Placelaptop
  computeronthetopoftheM220usingtheVelcrostripstosecureitinplace.
 • ConnectthelaptoptotheM220usingtheUSBcable.TheportfortheUSBcableison
the back on the M220.
• Plug in M220 power cord and laptop power cord.
• PlacethesafetycoveronthefrontoftheM220,onthehinges,andcloseit.
• The M220andlaptopcannowbepoweredon.PowerSwitchforM220islocatedon
the back as shown below.
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Computer
Loading Bar
Chiller
Exhaust
(on both
sides)
Hinges
Safety
Cover
Acousc
Assembly
XTU holder
with insert

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Preparing the M220 for Use
• Turn on M220 and start computer.
 • OpenSonoLab7.2systemsoware.
 • Prepareyouraccessoriesforuse:
  - ChooseinserttomatchtheAFAtubetobeusedandplaceintheHolderXTU.
NOTE:Eachinsertislabeledwiththetubesize.
  - PlaceHolderXTUwithinsertintothewaterreservoir.
  - PlaceAFAtubeintotheinsert.
  - Moveweightsothatitisholdingthetubedown.
 • FillwaterbathwiththeHolderXTUinplacewithDIorAFAgradewater.Waterlevel
  shouldbejustbelowthecapofthetube.
 • SelectaMethodintheMethodboxfromthepreloadedlist-thiswillsetthe
temperature.
• Water Temperature must be within acceptable Min and Max limits.
 • Closethesafetyenclosuredoor.
 • SelectRun.
  - Runwillstartwhentemperatureiswithinrange.
NOTE:DonotruntheM220withoutwaterinthereservoir.
USB port to
computer
VenlaonFan
Power Inlet
Power Switch
XTU holder with insert microTUBE loaded and
weight aligned for running
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Shutdown of M220 system - Draining water and cleaning
Specialcareneedstobetakenwhendrainingthewaterfromwaterbath.
 • Removethetubeholderandplaceitonaclean,drysurface.Drawthewaterfrom
  theacouscassemblyusingtheprovidedsyringe.Itisimportanttousetheplascp
  onthesyringetopreventthepossibilityofscratchingthetransducersurface.Drainthe
water completely as much as possible.
 • UsethedisposablecleaningswabtosweepthewaterchannelsintheAcousc
  Assembly.Wipethesurfacesofthetransducerandthemetalhousingwithlint-free
  clothandairdryfornextuse.
• Store the Tube Holder Insert in a dry place.
 • Powerothesystem.
Contact Covaris
• Telephone
   - UnitedStates:Tel:+1781.932.3959duringthehoursof9:00a.m.to5:00p.m.,
    MondaythroughFriday,EasternStandardTime(EST),GreenwichMeanTime
    (GMT-05:00)
   - Europe:Tel:44(0)8458720100,duringthehoursof9:00a.m.to5:00p.m.,
    MondaythroughFriday,GreenwichMeanTime
 • E-mailqueriesto applica[e-mail]
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