Gilson PIPETMAX User manual

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Instructions
CHAPTERF|PIPETMAX ALIGNMENT UTILITY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
RUN PIPETMAX ALIGNMENT UTILITY | 2
Start Alignment Utility | 2
Install Alignment Head | 3
Connect Alignment Cable and Align Clips | 4
Align PIPETMAX | 5
Remove Alignment Head | 5
Reconnect External Safety Interlock Sensor | 6
TROUBLESHOOTING | 6
This document describes how to use the PIPETMAX Alignment Utility,
including how to install the alignment head.
The PIPETMAX Alignment Utility is installed as part of
the TRILUTION® micro Software installation or via the
PIPETMAX Package Updater.
Run the PIPETMAX Alignment Utility to ensure proper alignment. It is only
necessary when setting up the instrument for the first time, or if instructed to
do so by your local Gilson representative.

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Run PIPETMAX Alignment Utility
Start Alignment Utility
1. Click the Start button and then select:
(All apps) > Gilson Applications > PIPETMAX Alignment Utility.
The utility starts and then searches for a connected PIPETMAX. If PIPETMAX is not
connected, a message appears:
Connect PIPETMAX. The utility will automatically scan to search for a connected
PIPETMAX and then will display the serial number when one is connected.
2. Select Start Alignment. A message box appears:
If the alignment head is installed, the alignment cable is connected, the clips are
positioned correctly, and the rotating cover or fume hood door is closed, select Yes and
then proceed to Align PIPETMAX on page 5.
If the alignment head is not installed, select No and then proceed to
Install Alignment Head on page 3.
If the alignment cable is not connected and/or the clips are not positioned properly, select
No and then go to Connect Alignment Cable and Align Clips on page 4.

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Install Alignment Head
Remove Left Pipette Head
Remove the left pipette head by removing the thumb nuts securing it to the upper pipette
head assembly.
Figure 1
Pipette Head Removal
Install Alignment Head
Install the alignment head on the left side of the upper pipette head assembly using the
thumb nuts. Ensure proper alignment of the pipette head against the upper pipette head
assembly before tightening the thumb nuts.
Figure 2
Alignment Head Installation

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Connect Alignment Cable and Align Clips
NOTICE
If the alignment head is installed, but the
cabling is not connected and the alignment
starts, it may damage the alignment head.
1. If your PIPETMAX does not have a rotating cover and
uses the external safety interlock sensor, disconnect
the BOTTOM terminal block connector from the
input/output ports on the rear panel.
2. Pass the end of the alignment cable with pre-wired
connector through the access hole at the back of
PIPETMAX.
3. The connector is labeled BOTTOM because it connects
to the bottom set of input/output ports on the rear
panel of PIPETMAX. Make the connection.
4. The clips to secure the tip racks on the tray can
interfere with the alignment. Ensure that the clips ( ) are positioned as shown in the
diagram below, and that the thumbscrews have been tightened.
Figure 4
Proper Clip Position During Alignment
5. Close the rotating cover or the fume hood door.
6. Select OK to start running the alignment.
Figure 3
Alignment Cable Connection

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Align PIPETMAX
Wait approximately 6 minutes while the alignment runs.
NOTE
If the rotating cover or fume hood door is opened while running, the alignment is canceled.
A notification appears when the alignment is complete. Remove the alignment head.
Stop Alignment
To stop the alignment while it is running and before it is finished, select Stop Alignment. The
alignment will stop when it finishes its current action and revert back to the original offset
values.
Emergency Stop
To stop PIPETMAX immediately, press the red STOP button on the front of PIPETMAX.
Remove Alignment Head
Remove the alignment head by disconnecting the
terminal block connector from the rear panel, and
then removing the thumb nuts securing it to the upper
pipette head assembly. Cover the hole on the rear panel
from the exterior using the black plug supplied in the
accessory package.
black
plug
Figure 6
Black Plug in Access Hole on Rear Panel
Figure 5
Alignment Head Removal

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Reconnect External Safety Interlock Sensor
If your PIPETMAX does not have a rotating cover, it requires
an external safety interlock. The external safety interlock was
disconnected prior to running the alignment. Reconnect the
BOTTOM terminal block connector to the input/output ports on
the rear panel.
Troubleshooting
If you see the following message, remove and reinstall the removable tray and then rerun the
PIPETMAX Alignment Utility.
If you encounter any trouble or have concerns while running the alignment, please do not
hesitate to contact your local Gilson representative. Specific contact information can be
found at www.gilson.com/contactus.
Figure 7
External Safety Interlock
SensorConnections