VistaLab Ovation ESC User manual

Ejector Sleeve
Nozzle
Keypad
Body
Tip Eject Button
Adjustable Hook
Pipetting Trigger
LCD Display
Recharging Port
Volume Label
Electronic models are
supplied with an
Ovation power supply
unit for recharging the
pipette's battery. Use
of other power supply
units can damage the
pipette and invalidate
the warranty.
Refer to the Operator's Guide at
www.vistalab.com/support/electronic-
single-channel/ for complete instructions.
Quick Reference Guide
for ESC Electronic Single Channel Pipettes
Ergonomic Handling
1. "Shake hands" position to pick
up. Allow body to fill your
palm.
2. Rotate adjustable hook to rest
comfortably on your forefinger.
3. Keep hand posture relaxed.
Installing the "Click" Tip
Using your Ovation pipette
1. Insert nozzle into tip.
2. Lightly press down until a
“click” is heard. This indicates
the tip is securely sealed onto
the nozzle
Ovation pipette displayCharging your Ovation pipette
Recharge battery approximately 90 minutes prior to use.
Go to www.vistalab.com to activate warranty.
WARNING! Only connect power supply
to a compatible power source. Use of an
incompatible power source can cause
shock and fire hazard. Use only the power
supply provided by VistaLab
Technologies. Use of other power
supplies can damage the pipette and
invalidate warranty. Unplug power supply
before cleaning exterior.po
Icon indicates the
remaining battery
capacity.
Symbol indicates the
next action to be
performed: aspirate (up)
and dispense (down).
Displays volume and
values during set-up,
e.g. # of mix cycles, #
of multiple dispenses.
Displayed when cal factor
has been changed from
factor setting of 1.000.
Displays liquid handling
function, setting, or
prompt that is active.

Keypad Select
1.
2.
3.
Press center button to advance
to the desired program.
Use the up or down arrows to
change settings and prompts
within a program, such as
volume, speed, and count.
When you return to the desired
program, depress plunger and
begin.
p1, p2,
ulti
SDILU
MIX
p3
Fill
Speed
Dis
DisP
MIX
VOL
COUNT
PURGE
ZERO
Display
Programs
Function Description
For additional assistance with warranty repairs
or other technical assistance, contact
[email protected].
VistaLab Technologies, Inc.
2 Geneva Road
Brewster, NY 10509 USA
[phone] or [phone]
L065-002-001 Rev. J
REVER
Custom volume pre-sets - Routine aspirating and
dispensing of pre-set volumes (3 available).
Multi-dispense - Repetitive dispensing of equal,
set volumes for a set number of counts. Pipette
aspirates enough liquids for the set number of
dispenses.
Serial Dilute - A sequence of dilutions. Sample is
aspirated and then dispensed into a diluent and
mixed. Diluted solution is automatically aspirated for
addition into next diluent.
Mix - Repetitive cycles of aspirating and dispensing.
Reverse Pipetting - Set volume is aspirated with
slight overage and the exact volume is dispensed,
leaving some liquid in the tip to be purged.
Settings and Prompts
Volume to be dispensed.
Speed at which the pipette aspirates, dispenses, and
mixes. 5 settings are available (1 is slowest, 5 is fastest).
Shows the number of dispenses remaining when using
MULTI.
Volume of individual dispenses when using MULTI.
Volume of dilution to be mixed when using SDILU.
Volume of sample to be mixed when using MIX.
Number of dispenses to be made when using
MULTI, or the number of mix cycles (1-9) when using
SDILU or MIX.
Ends any function and expels liquid remaining in the tip.
Press during a function and PURGE appears. Press
trigger to expel liquid or again to cancel PURGE.
Indicates the pipette pistons are at the overblow or
lowest position at the end of MIX. Pressing the pipette
trigger will return pistons to starting position.
The Ovation pipette requires minimal routine
maintenance. Always store it in its “standing”
position when not in use. Clean outer surfaces
as needed with a soft cloth dampened with
warm water. To decontaminate outer surfaces,
wipe with 70% ethanol or isopropanol solution
or use a 10% bleach solution followed by water.
Remove ejector sleeve and wipe outside of
nozzle and inside of ejector sleeve with 70%
alcohol to remove any accumulated deposits.
ONLY WIPE THE LCD SCREEN DISPLAY WITH
WATER.
- Only guaranteed to work with VistaLab Tips.
- 2 Year Limited Warranty.
- VistaLab Technologies offers comprehensive
calibration and repair programs recommended
every 6-12 months.
See www.vistalab.com/services for more
information or to place an order.
- For more information on troubleshooting and
maintenance visit www.vistalab.com/support.
Taking Care of Your Ovation Pipette
For more details and expanded setup examples see
Operator's Guide at www.vistalab.com/support/electronic-single-channel
Display Setting Description