Star Lab ErgoOne FAST User manual

User Manual · Bedienungsanleitung
Mode d`emploi · Instruzioni d`impiego
LIQUID HANDLING TECHNOLOGY

EC Declaration of Conformity
STARLAB certifies that
S7166-0010 ErgoOne®FAST
including charging adapter
has been manufactured and inspected in accordance
with the following European directives / standards:
2014/35/EU EN 61010-1
2014/30/EU EN 55011/B, EN 61326-1
2011/65/EU EN 50581
As an ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and ISO 14001 certified company,
our working procedures and processes are checked
and audited regularly
and the quality of our products is continuously monitored.
STARLAB International GmbH · Neuer Höltigbaum 38 · 22143 Hamburg
www.starlabgroup.com
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the content of this publication is correct. STARLAB can not take responsibility for any errors or omissions.

User Manual ____________________________________________________________________ 3
Bedienungsanleitung ___________________________________________________________ 33
Manuel _______________________________________________________________________ 63
Istruzioni per l‘uso _____________________________________________________________ 93
1 Operating instructions ________________________________________________________ 5
1.1 Using this manual _______________________________________________________________ 5
1.2 Danger symbols and danger levels ___________________________________________________ 5
1.2.1 Hazard icons _______________________________________________________________ 5
1.2.2 Degrees of danger ___________________________________________________________ 5
1.3 Symbols used __________________________________________________________________ 6
1.4 Glossary ______________________________________________________________________ 6
2 Product description __________________________________________________________ 7
2.1 Main illustration ________________________________________________________________ 7
2.2 Delivery package ________________________________________________________________ 8
2.3 Warranty _____________________________________________________________________ 8
2.4 Materials _____________________________________________________________________ 9
2.5 Features ______________________________________________________________________ 9
3 Safety _____________________________________________________________________ 10
3.1 Intended use _________________________________________________________________ 10
3.2 Warnings for intended use ________________________________________________________ 10
3.3 Information on product liability ____________________________________________________ 11
4 Installation _________________________________________________________________ 12
4.1 Preparing installation ___________________________________________________________ 12
4.2 Power supply assembly __________________________________________________________ 12
4.3 Removing the discharge protector __________________________________________________ 13
4.4 Battery status display during operation _______________________________________________ 13
4.4.1 Ready for operation _________________________________________________________ 13
4.4.2 Empty battery _____________________________________________________________ 14
4.4.3 Charge battery ____________________________________________________________ 14
4.4.4 Battery is fully charged ______________________________________________________ 14
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Table of contents

5 Operation __________________________________________________________________ 15
5.1 Charging the rechargeable battery __________________________________________________ 15
5.1.2 Preserving the battery capacity ________________________________________________ 16
5.1.3 Long periods without operation – with charging stand _______________________________ 16
5.1.4 Long periods without operation – without charging stand ______________________________16
5.2 Inserting the pipette ____________________________________________________________ 17
5.3 Pipette types __________________________________________________________________ 18
5.4 Speed control _________________________________________________________________ 20
5.5 Aspirating liquid _______________________________________________________________ 21
5.6 Dispensing liquid ______________________________________________________________ 22
5.6.1 Flow-out ________________________________________________________________ 22
5.6.2 Blow-out ________________________________________________________________ 23
5.7 Using the wall mount ___________________________________________________________ 24
5.7.1 Mounting the wall mount ____________________________________________________ 24
5.7.2 Removing the wall mount ____________________________________________________ 24
5.8 Using the benchtop support _______________________________________________________ 24
6 Maintenance _______________________________________________________________ 25
6.1 Disassembling the pipette clamp ___________________________________________________ 25
6.2 Cleaning ____________________________________________________________________ 25
6.2.1 Cleaning the Pipette Controller _________________________________________________ 25
6.2.2 Cleaning the pipette clamp ___________________________________________________ 26
6.3 Mounting the pipette clamp _______________________________________________________ 27
6.4 Checking the leak tightness _______________________________________________________ 27
6.5 Replacing the rechargeable battery __________________________________________________ 27
7 Troubleshooting ____________________________________________________________ 28
7.1 General errors _________________________________________________________________ 28
8 Technical data ______________________________________________________________ 29
8.1 Weight/dimensions _____________________________________________________________ 29
8.2 Mains/power supply device _______________________________________________________ 29
8.3 Rechargeable battery ____________________________________________________________29
8.4 Ambient conditions _____________________________________________________________ 29
9 Transport, storage and disposal _______________________________________________ 30
9.1 Decontamination before shipment ____________________________________________________ 30
9.2 Transport _____________________________________________________________________ 30
9.3 Storage ______________________________________________________________________ 30
9.4 Disposal _____________________________________________________________________ 31
10 Ordering Information ________________________________________________________ 32
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1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1.1 Using this manual
› Read this user manual completely before using the device for the first time.
Also observe the instructions for use of the accessories.
› This user manual is part of the product and must always be easily accessible.
› Enclose this user manual when transferring the device to third parties.
1.2 Danger symbols and danger levels
1.2.1 Hazard icons
1.2.2 Degrees of danger
The safety instructions in this user manual indicate the following degrees of danger:
Operating instructions
WARNING May lead to severe injuries or death.
CAUTION May lead to light to moderate injuries.
NOTICE May lead to material damage.
Biohazard Explosion
Cuts Toxic substances
Hazard point Material damage
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1.3 Symbols used
1.4 Glossary
E
Elapse time Time required to empty a pipette from the upper part of the scale to the lowest
scale graduation or to fully empty a measuring pipette or volumetric pipette.
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Depiction Meaning
›You are requested to perform an action.
1.
2. Perform these actions in the sequence described.
•List.
References useful information.

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2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
2.1 Main illustration
Fig. 1: ErgoOne FAST®
Product description
1
2
3
4
5
11
10
9
8
7
12
6
13
1 Rechargeable battery status display 8 Membrane lter
2 Aspirating button 9 Seal for lter adapter
3 Dispensing button 10 Filter adapter
4 Rechargeable battery compartment lid 11 Pressure compensation opening
5 Connector socket 12 Pipette clamp
6 Aspirating cone 13 Benchtop support (P7166-6306; not included)
7 Pipette adapter
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2.2 Delivery package
Quantity Description
1 ErgoOne®FAST
1 Wall mount
1 Sticky tape for wall mount
1 Membrane filter, 0.2 µm, non-sterile, PTFE
2 Membrane filter, 0.45 µm, non-sterile, PTFE (1 filter is built-in)
1 Seal for filter adapter
1 Filter adapter (Silicone)
1 Aspirating cone
1 Rechargeable battery compartment lid
1 Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery, 3.7 V
1 Power supply, 100-240V
1 User manual
1 Quickstart manual
2.3 Warranty
For warranty claims, please contact your local supplier. If the housing of the pipette controller is
opened by unauthorized individuals, or the device is misused, no warranty claim may be made.
The rechargeable battery and all other wear parts are excluded from the warranty.
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2.4 Materials
The pipette controller assemblies are composed of the following materials:
2.5 Features
The ErgoOne®FAST is a battery-driven pipette controller. You can use glass or plastic pipettes in
a volume range of 0.1 mL to 100 mL.
A pump generates underpressure or overpressure to aspirate or dispense the liquid. The liquid
can also be dispensed solely via the atmospheric pressure. The aspirating and dispensing speed is
controlled by how far the control buttons are pressed in.
Product description
NOTICE! Aggressive substances may damage the ErgoOne®FAST and accessories.
› Check the chemical resistance before using organic solvents or aggressive chemicals.
› Observe the cleaning instructions.
Component Material
Housing, aspirating cone, aspiration button,
dispensing button, membrane filter housing,
wall holder, benchtop support
Polypropylene (PP)
Filter adapter Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
Pipette adapter Silicone
Filter membrane Polytetrafluorethylen (PTFE)
Seal for filter adapter Hydrated acrylonitrile butadiene rubber (HNBR)
Tubes and valves
Polymer fluorine rubber (FKM), polybutylene
terephthalate (PBT), polyphenylene sulfide
(PPS), silicone
Battery status display Cyclic olefin copolymer (COC)
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3 SAFETY
3.1 Intended use
The pipette controller is intended for dispensing liquids. In-vivo applications (in or on the human
body) are not allowed.
The pipette controller may only be operated by skilled personnel who have received the
appropriate training. All users must have read the user manual carefully and must have
become familiar with the device‘s mode of operation.
3.2 Warnings for intended use
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WARNING! Damage to health due to infectious liquids and pathogenic germs.
›
When handling infectious liquids and pathogenic germs, observe the national
regulations, the biological security level of your laboratory, the material safety data
sheets, and the manufacturer‘s application notes.
›
Wear personal protective equipment.
›
Follow the instructions regarding hygiene, cleaning and decontamination.
›
For complete instructions regarding the handling of germs or biological material in
risk group II or higher, please refer to the “Laboratory Biosafety Manual“
(source: World Health Organization, current edition of the Laboratory Biosafety
Manual).
WARNING! Risk of explosion from potentially explosive atmospheres and
potentially explosive substances.
›
Do not use the ErgoOne®FAST in potentially explosive atmospheres.
›
Do not operate the ErgoOne®FAST in rooms where work is conducted using
potentially explosive substances.
›
Do not dispense any explosive, highly flammable (flash point < 21°C),
extremely flammable (flash point < 0°C), or highly reactive substances with
the ErgoOne®FAST.
›
Do not use the ErgoOne®FAST to dispense any substances that could create
an explosive atmosphere.
WARNING! Damage to health due to toxic, radioactive or aggressive chemicals.
›
Wear personal protective equipment.
›
Observe the national regulations for handling these substances.
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Observe the material safety data sheets and manufacturer‘s application notes.

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3.3 Information on product liability
In the following cases, the designated protection of the device may be compromised. Liability
for any resulting property damage or personal injury is then transferred to the operator:
• The device is not used in accordance with the user manual.
•The device is used outside of its intended use.
•The device is used with accessories or consumables which are not recommended by us.
•The device is maintained or repaired by people not authorized by us.
•The user makes unauthorized changes to the device.
Safety
CAUTION! Poor safety due to incorrect accessories and spare parts.
The use of accessories and spare parts other than those recommended by us
may impair the safety, functioning and precision of the device. We cannot
be held liable or accept any liability for damage resulting from the use of incorrect
or non-recommended accessories and spare parts, or from the improper use of
such equipment.
›
Only use accessories and original spare parts recommended by us.
CAUTION! Danger to people due to grossly negligent use.
›
Never direct the opening of a ErgoOne®FAST at yourself or other people.
›
Only initiate dispensing if it is safe to do so.
›
For all dispensing tasks, make sure that you do not place yourself or other people
at risk.
NOTICE! Damage to device due to penetration of liquids.
›
The pipette controller itself must not come into contact with the liquid.
›
Only immerse the serological pipette into the liquid.
› Do not put the pipette controller down when the pipette contains liquid.
NOTICE! Damage to device from missing pipette.
›
Use ErgoOne®FAST only when the pipette is inserted.
Use only ErgoOne®FAST with inserted pipette.
If you would like to dispense highly flammable or extremely flammable liquids, we
recommend using a positive displacement system consisting of manual dispenser
(e.g. RepeatOne) and dispenser tips (e.g. TipOne REPEAT). Check the chemical resistance
and observe the safety notes before using the manual dispenser.
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4 INSTALLATION
4.1 Preparing installation
›
Use the delivery package details to check that the delivery is complete.
›
Check all parts for any transport damage.
›
Keep the transport carton and the packing material for subsequent safe transport
or storage.
4.2 Power supply assembly
›
Insert the appropriate power plug adapter into the opening of the power supply.
If there is any doubt as to which power plug adapter is required, you should consult
an electrician.
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3 2
1
a b c d
1
Power plug adapters:
a) EU,
b) United Kingdom,
c) USA,
d) Australia
2Power supply
3 Charging plug

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4.3 Removing the discharge protector
ErgoOne FAST®is delivered with a rechargeable battery inside.
Prior to first usage please proceed as follows:
1. Slide the battery compartment lid open.
2. Remove the battery and discharge protection.
3. Install the battery.
4. Close the battery compartment lid.
4.4 Battery status display during operation
4.4.1 Ready for operation
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Solid green light:
The rechargeable battery is
fully charged.
Solid yellow light:
The rechargeable battery is
half-charged.
Solid red light:
The rechargeable battery is
almost empty.
WARNING! Injury caused by incorrect handling of the rechargeable battery.
› Only use rechargeable original batteries supplied by the ErgoOne FAST manufacturer.
›
Never pierce, crush or throw the rechargeable battery.
›
Only use the rechargeable battery in the supplied device.
›
Do not touch a leaking rechargeable battery.
›
Do not use a damaged rechargeable battery.
›
Dispose of rechargeable batteries in accordance with the legal requirements.

4.4.2 Empty battery
Flashing red light:
The rechargeable battery needs to be charged.
4.4.3 Charge battery
Flashing red light:
The rechargeable battery is <5% charged.
Flashing yellow light:
The rechargeable battery is 5-60% charged.
Flashing green light:
The rechargeable battery is 60-99% charged.
4.4.4 Battery is fully charged
The rechargeable battery is >99% charged.
If the power supply is connected when the battery is fully
recharged, the battery status display lights up for approx.
30 seconds and no further charging will take place.
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5 OPERATION
5.1 Charging the rechargeable battery
Operation
WARNING! Incorrect or damaged power supplies can lead to severe personal
injury or damage to the device.
Incorrect or damaged power supplies can cause electric shock or cause the device to
overheat, catch fire, melt, short circuit, or cause similar damage.
›
Use only supplied the power supply to charge the device. The correct power supply
can be identified by the ‚ErgoOne FAST‘ name on the unit.
›
Do not use a damaged Power supply.
WARNING! Personal injury caused by incorrect handling of the rechargeable bat-
tery.
›
Do not disassemble or modify the rechargeable battery.
›
Never pierce, crush or throw the rechargeable battery.
›
Only use the battery in the ErgoOne®FAST.
›
Do not touch a leaking rechargeable battery.
›
Do not use a damaged rechargeable battery.
›
Dispose of a damaged rechargeable battery in accordance with the legal requirements.
NOTICE! Loss of full battery charging capacity if charged incorrectly.
›
The supplied rechargeable battery is not fully charged. The rechargeable battery
only achieves its full capacity after several discharge/charge cycles.
›
Do not charge the rechargeable battery in a hot environment (> 60 °C).
›
Only the power supply provided with the device may be used to charge the
rechargeable battery.
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Proceed as follows:
1. Connect the power supply to the mains
power socket.
2 Insert the charging plug of the power
supply into the connector socket.
Fig. 2: Loading the rechargeable battery
3 h
The charging time depends on the charging state of the rechargeable battery.
For a fully discharged rechargeable battery, this is about 3 hours.
You can continue using the pipette controller during the charging process.
5.1.2 Preserving the battery capacity
The battery capacity can be preserved over its service life to a great extent.
5.1.3 Long periods without operation – with charging stand
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The pipette controller can be stored, connected to the charging stand.
The battery charge will be automatically monitored and recharged.
5.1.4 Long periods without operation – without charging stand
1. Completely charge the battery beforehand if the pipette controller is not to be used
for a period longer than 4 weeks.
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5.2 Inserting the pipette
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Pick up the pipette from above and carefully insert it in the aspirating cone until is
positioned securely and air-tight.
Fig. 3: Inserting the pipette
Operation
WARNING! Risk of cuts from shattered glass pipettes.
Glass pipettes are fragile and may cause severe cuts if they break.
›
Do not use force to insert glass pipettes.
›
Wear your user protection (UP).
›
Use a towel to protect the hand used for insertion.
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5.3 Pipette types
Measuring pipettes and volumetric pipettes are divided into 3 classes: A, AS and B.
Class A and AS pipettes are more precise than Class B pipettes. They vary according to the
elapse time, which depends on the nominal volume and the design. Class AS pipettes are quick-
drain pipettes.
Volumetric pipettes have 1 or 2 marks and are adjusted to flow-out. Measuring pipettes have a
scale and are divided into 4 types.
Type 1 measuring pipette
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
•Adjusted to flow-out.
•Nominal volume is indicated by the lowest scale graduation.
•Aspiration up to the zero line at the upper end of the pipette.
•Dispensing to any scale graduation on the scale.
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Operation
Type 2 measuring pipette
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
•Adjusted to flow-out.
•Nominal volume is indicated by the top scale graduation.
•Aspiration to any scale graduation on the scale.
•Dispensing until the pipette is completely empty.
Measuring pipette type 3 and type 4
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Type 3 measuring pipette
•Adjusted to flow-out.
•Nominal volume is indicated by the tip of the pipette.
•Aspiration up to the zero line at the upper end of the pipette.
•Dispensing to any scale graduation on the scale or until the pipette
is completely empty.
Type 4 measuring pipette
•Adjusted to blow-out.
•Nominal volume is indicated by the tip of the pipette.
•Aspiration up to the zero line at the upper end of the pipette.
•Dispensing to any scale graduation on the scale or until the pipette
is completely empty.
•Dispensing the last drops using blow-out.
•Blow-out pipettes are only available in accuracy class B.
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5.4 Speed control
The liquid aspiration speed is regulated continuously by controlling the pressure on the control
buttons, i.e. how far in the button is pressed.
Slowly aspirating or dispensing liquid
›
To slowly aspirate or dispense liquid,
press the corresponding control button
lightly.
Fig. 4: Slow aspiration
Quickly aspirating or dispensing liquid
›
To quickly aspirate or dispense liquid,
press the corresponding control button
firmly.
Fig. 5: Quick aspiration
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