Gilson PIPETMAX 268 Service manual

INSTALLATION QUALIFICATION/OPERATIONAL QUALIFICATION PROCEDURES
PIPETMAX® 268
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These installation qualification and operational qualification (IQ/OQ) procedures are intended for
end users who are implementing good laboratory practice (GLP) requirements and can be readily
incorporated into proprietary standard operating procedures (SOPs).
1. Instrument Identification
Manufacturer
Gilson, Inc.
3000 Parmenter Street
PO Box 620027
Middleton, WI 53562-0027 USA
Instrument Name Record Serial Number Serial Number Locations
(Compare to ensure they match)
PIPETMAX® ●Shipping label on the shipping
container
●Inside panel of the right
support on the instrument
Record Serial Number(s)
Pipette heads are required, but ordered
separately. Record the serial number(s)
below, if applicable.
Serial Number Locations
(Compare to ensure they match)
MAX8x20 Pipette Head(s) ●Shipping envelope
●Document supplied with the
pipette head
●Pipette head
MAX8x200 Pipette Head(s)
●Shipping envelope
●Document supplied with the
pipette head
●Pipette head
MAX1000 Pipette Head(s) ●Shipping envelope
●Document supplied with the
pipette head
●Pipette head
MAX4x1200 Pipette Head(s)
●Shipping envelope
●Document supplied with the
pipette head
●Pipette head

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Instrument
Name
Observed
Firmware
Version
Expected
Firmware
Version
How to Obtain the Version
PIPETMAX® XY
System
Version:
Z System
Version:
Pipette
System
Version:
XY
System
Version:
1.1.16.0
Z System
Version:
1.1.15.0
Pipette
System
Version:
2.00.01
1. Use the supplied USB cable to make the connection
between the USB device port on PIPETMAX and a
USB port on the supplied tablet or PC.
2. Start TRILUTION micro. Click the Start button
and then select (All apps) > Gilson Applications >
TRILUTION micro x.x.
3. Select to access the About screen that lists the
software version and then select System Info.
If versions are not displayed, then PIPETMAX and the
software are not communicating; check your settings
(including serial number) and cabling.
4. Optionally, select Export to save the system info to a
file or Clipboard to paste it into a file or e-mail.
Supplier
Organization
Address
Phone Number
Fax Number
Name of Gilson Representative

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User
Organization
Department
Site (Room)
Date of Installation
Primary Contact
Name
Phone
Email
2. Pre-Installation
Instrument Description
PIPETMAX is a small footprint personal pipetting station used to perform repetitive, precise,
pipetting actions.
For technical specifications, refer to the PIPETMAX® 268 User’s Guide.

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Unpacking
When unpacking PIPETMAX, check the contents against the information listed under the Unpacking
heading in Chapter 1, Introduction, of the PIPETMAX® 268 User’s Guide.
Retain all packing material so the instrument may be shipped safely in the future.
Installation Site Requirements
Stable, level surface
Power Requirements External Power Supply
Voltage Input
Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz
Voltage: 100–240V AC
Voltage Output
Voltage: 24V DC
Current rating: 6.25A, 150W
Dimensions (L x W x H) PIPETMAX with rotating cover
54.4 x 65.5 x 53.1 cm (21.4 x 25.8 x 20.9 in.)
PIPETMAX with rotating cover installed on optional riser
assembly for off-bed tip disposal
54.4 x 65.5 x 69.6 cm (21.4 x 25.8 x 27.4 in.)
PIPETMAX without cover
50.8 x 64.3 x 49.5 cm (20 x 25.3 x 19.5 in.)
PIPETMAX without cover installed on optional riser assembly
for off-bed tip disposal
52.3 X 65 X 65.8 cm (20.6 x 25.6 x 25.9 in.)
Environmental Conditions Indoor use
Altitude: up to 2000 m
Temperature range: 5°C–40°C
Humidity: Maximum relative humidity 80% for temperatures up
to 31°C, decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40°C

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Documents
In addition to this document, the following are provided. For reference purposes, specify the
storage location for each.
USB, PIPETMAX 268 REFERENCE DOCS
SETUP GUIDE
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
QC CHECKLIST
ITEMS INCLUDED CHECKLIST
3. Installation
Setup Guide
When setting up PIPETMAX for the first time, follow the instructions provided in the
PIPETMAX® 268 Setup Guide.

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4. Operational Qualification
During setup of PIPETMAX, the PIPETMAX Alignment Utility must be run. If the alignment
completed successfully, record the initials of the person who ran the PIPETMAX Alignment Utility.
Initials
Alignment Completed Successfully
Run a Protocol
It is recommended to run a protocol without samples before running a protocol with samples to
check system operation.
Ran Protocol:
with or without bed elements
with or without fluids
Initial
Protocol Ran Successfully
Record Pipette Head Information
Record the serial number of the pipette head(s) that were used when running the protocol.
Serial Number(s) Initial
MAX8x20 Pipette Head(s)
MAX8x200 Pipette Head(s)
MAX1000 Pipette Head(s)
MAX4x1200 Pipette Head(s)

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5. Acceptance
If no installation problems were detected or installation problems that were detected were
resolved, have the local Gilson representative who installed PIPETMAX provide the information
requested below.
Gilson Representative
Organization
Signature
Date
End user was provided with a copy of this document.