TPP Pipettor Turbo-Fix User manual

TPP Pipettor Turbo-Fix Operating instructions
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Dichiarazione di conformità
TPP Techno Plastic Products AG – 8219 Trasadingen, Switzerland
declares on its own responsibility that the product | erklärt in alleiniger
Verantwortung, dass das Produkt | déclare sous sa responsabilité exclusive,
que le produit | declara bajo su propia responsabilidad que el producto |
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in accordance with EC directives | gemäss der EU-Richtlinien |
est conforme au terme de la directives CE | de acuerdo con las directivas CE |
in conformità alle direttive CE
is in compliance with the following normative documents: | mit den folgenden
normativen Dokumenten übereinstimmt: | aux documents normatifs ci-après: |
cumple las documentos normativos: | soddisfa le normative seguenti:
Standards for Canada and USA
Trasadingen, October 25, 2013
TPP Pipettor Turbo-Fix
2006/95/EC Low voltage equipment
2004/108/EC Electromagnetic compatibility
2011/65/EC Restriction of Hazardous Substances
2002/96/EC Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
2009/129/EC Eco Design Directive
2006/66/EC Battery Directive
EN 61010-1 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement,
control and laboratory use - General requirements.
EN 61326-1 Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory
use - EMC requirements.
CAN/CSA-C22.2
No. 61010-1 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use - General requirements.
UL Std. No. 61010-1 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement,
control and laboratory use - General requirements.
FCC, Part 15, Class A Emission
Rolf Tanner
CEO Markus Stoll Quality Manager

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Table of Contents
1 Introduction ................................................................................................................ 4
2 Description of the device............................................................................................ 5
3 Installation.................................................................................................................. 6
4 Operation ................................................................................................................... 7
5 Maintenance............................................................................................................... 9
6 Technical Data ......................................................................................................... 10
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1 Introduction
1.1 Intended use
TPP Pipettor Turbo-Fix is a pipette controller designed for aspirating and dispensing
aqueous solutions with plastic or glass pipettes of 1 to 100 ml volumes. It is intended for
measurement, control and laboratory use.
1.2 Safety notes
1) Do not use or charge TPP Pipettor Turbo-Fix in an atmosphere with danger of
explosion. Also, do not pipette highly flammable liquids such as acetone or ether.
2) When handling dangerous substances, comply with the material safety data sheet
(MSDS) and with all safety guidelines such as the use of protective clothing and safety
goggles. Never point a pipette in anyone’s direction.
3) Avoid pipetting of liquids whose vapours could attack the materials PA (polyamide),
POM (polyoxymethylene), FPM (fluor-rubber), NBR (nitrile-rubber), CR (chloroprene),
silicone. Corrosive vapours could also damage metallic parts inside the device.
4) Use an original TPP mains adapter only and protect it from moisture, otherwise
TPP Pipettor Turbo-Fix might be damaged.
5) Prolonged exposure of TPP Pipettor Turbo-Fix to UV-light can cause discolouration
and/or yellowing of the plastic housing. However, this will not affect the performance of
the device in any way.
Regardless of the listed safety notes, additionally applicable regulations and guidelines of
trade associations, health authorities, trade supervisory offices, etc. must be observed.

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2 Description of the device
2.1 Scope of delivery
• TPP Pipettor Turbo-Fix device
• 1 rechargeable Lithium Polymer battery
• Mains adapter
• Wall mount
• Sterile filter (spare)
• Quick Start Guide
2.2 Overview of TPP Pipettor Turbo-Fix
1 Aspiration button
2 Dispensing button
3 Thumb wheel to set maximum speed
4 Battery charge indicator
5 Socket for mains adapter cable
6 Handle
7 Nose piece
7 Nose piece
7a O-ring
7b Top half of nose piece housing
7c Filter rubber
7d Sterile filter
7e Pipette mount
7f Bottom half of nose piece housing
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3 Installation
3.1 Charging the battery
A full charge takes 3.5 hours. Before the first use, TPP Pipettor Turbo-Fix should be
charged until the battery charge indicator (4) turns green, showing that the battery is full.
When the battery charge indicator (4) starts flashing red, TPP Pipettor Turbo-Fix can be
used for around 100 pipetting cycles before shutting down. It should thus be recharged
immediately.
TPP Pipettor Turbo-Fix has an integrated protection: it will not overcharge even if it is
connected to power for indefinite time. To avoid unnecessary power consumption, it is
recommended to unplug the power supply when the charge indicator is green.
TPP Pipettor Turbo-Fix can be used while it is being charged.
The battery charge indicator provides various information:
3.2 Replacing the battery
3.3 Mounting of the wall mount
The wall mount serves to park TPP Pipettor Turbo-Fix.
To mount the wall mount, remove the protective foil from the adhesive tape at the back of
the holder. Hold it with the sign <up> facing upwards and press it to the desired place.
Make sure that the surface onto which the wall mount is mounted is smooth, clean and
grease-free. Wait 24 hours before using the wall mount for the first time. Alternatively the
wall mount can be fixed with the included screws.
Battery charge indicator Battery status and information
Flashes red Battery is low. Charging is needed.
Is red and power supply is connected Battery is being charged.
Is green and power supply is connected Battery is fully charged.
Flashes alternately red and green Battery error. Check if the correct type of
battery and/or power supply are used.
1) Move the lid of the battery compartment upwards and
remove it (a).
2) Replace the old battery with an original TPP
rechargeable battery (Lithium Polymer, 7-10 V,
550 mAh) and make sure that it is inserted with the
correct polarity (+/–).
3) Close the battery compartment with the lid (a).
a

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4 Operation
4.1 Inserting the pipette
WARNING
Do not insert pipettes with force into TPP Pipettor Turbo-Fix, because they can
break and cause injury, particularly thin pipettes made of glass.
4.2 Pipetting
Press the aspiration button (1) to fill the pipette and the dispensing button (2) to empty it.
The aspiration and dispensing speed can be controlled in two manners:
• Fine speed adjustment by varying the finger pressure on the buttons (1, 2).
• Step-less presetting of the maximum pump speed by turning the thumb wheel (3) to
optimally match the pipette capacity (turning to the left = slower pump speed, for small
pipettes; to the right = faster, for large pipettes).
To empty the pipette by gravity force, press the dispensing button only slightly in order to
avoid reaching the trigger point where the pump starts running. Gravity dispensing is used
for “to deliver” (TD) pipettes that are not of the “blow-out” type (blow-out pipettes have two
thin rings or a frosted band around the neck).
TPP Pipettor Turbo-Fix is featured with a “TURBO” mode. Plug the mains adapter cable
into the pipette controller and turn the thumb wheel completely to the right for maximal
speed.
The silicone pipette mount (7e) has a special conical
channel to guarantee a firm and leak-proof grip of the
pipette independently of its diameter.
Disassemble the nose piece (see “5.1 Cleaning and
servicing” on page 9) and orient the pipette mount:
a) with the large opening facing down for pipettes > 2 ml
(factory setting), or
b) with the small opening facing down for pipettes < 2 ml.
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4.3 Troubleshooting
Problem Probable cause Remedy
Pipette drips
(leak in the system). Pipette is damaged or not fully inserted in the nose piece (7). Reinsert a new pipette and push it all the way into the
nose piece. Make sure that the pipette mount
orientation is correct (see section 4.1).
The inside of the pipette mount (7e)
is damaged resulting in insufficient
sealing of the pipette neck.
Replace the pipette mount.
The filter rubber (7c) or the filter
(7d) in the nose piece are damaged
or missing causing a leak.
Replace the filter rubber and/or the filter.
Reduced aspiration
efficiency or no liquid
aspiration.
The filter (7d) is wet or dirty. Replace filter.
The nose piece (7) is not tight. Tighten the nose piece, or replace defective parts.
The battery is discharged (battery
charge indicator flashes red). Charge the battery.
The battery is missing. Insert the battery, or connect the instrument to the
mains adapter.
The battery is defective. Replace the battery.
The battery is wrongly inserted. Insert correctly, note polarity (+) and (-).
Reduced operating time
with fully charged battery. The battery is worn. Replace the battery.
Wrong battery type is inserted. Use only original Lithium Polymer battery.
Extremely long charging
time of battery. Wrong mains adapter is used. Use only original mains adapter.
Extremely short charging
and operating time. Wrong battery type is inserted. Use only original Lithium Polymer battery.
Battery is not charging. Wrong battery type is inserted. Use only original Lithium Polymer battery.
Wrong mains adapter is used. Use only original mains adapter.

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5 Maintenance
5.1 Cleaning and servicing
TPP Pipettor Turbo-Fix can be cleaned with a cloth moistened with soapy water or with a
70% ethanol. Never use acetone or other solvents.
The nose piece housing (7b, 7f), the pipette mount (7e) and the filter rubber (7c) can be
autoclaved at 121 °C.
Disassembly of the nose piece:
It is recommended to change the hydrophobic filter (7d) every three months. Should the
filter get wetted or soiled, it has to be changed immediately. The filter must be oriented
with the colored side (blue or red) facing upwards towards TPP Pipettor Turbo-Fix.
After maintenance work, perform a leak test to ascertain correct functioning of
TPP Pipettor Turbo-Fix: liquid should not leak out of a filled pipette before the dispensing
button is pressed.
5.2 Equipment disposal
TPP Pipettor Turbo-Fix device must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal
waste.
Dispose of TPP Pipettor Turbo-Fix in accordance with the laws and regulations
in your area governing disposal of devices.
Unscrew the nose piece (7) from the handle by turning it
counter clockwise. Hold the top half of nose piece
housing (7b), press the bottom half (7f) firmly against the
top half (7b) and turn it counter clockwise (left). The
bottom half of nose piece housing (7f) will disengage after
about 1/8th of a turn.
Remove the pipette mount (7e), the filter (7d) and the
filter rubber (7c), if required.

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6 Technical Data
Pipetting speed max. 13.5 ml/s (with a 50 ml serological pipette)
Battery Type: rechargeable, Lithium Polymer, 7-10 V, min. 550 mAh
Typical charging time: 3.5 hours
Charging cycles: 500–1000 (when charging as indicated)
Running time: at least 5500 cycles of aspiration and
dispensing of 25 ml.
Mains adapter Input: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Output: 17 VDC ±10 %/180 mA ±10 %
Materials Housing: PA
Nose piece housing: POM
Pipette mount: Silicone
Filter rubber: Silicone
Dimensions (H x W x D) 125 x 130 x 35 mm
Weight 195 g
Ambient conditions Operation: 5–40°C, max. 80% RH
Storage: -10–50°C, max. 95% RH