Summary of Contents for Awareness Technology Stat Fax 2200
- Page 1 Stat Fax 2200 ® Microplate Incubator/Shaker Operator’s Manual © Awareness Technology, Inc. 2001 Revised 2018 Doc. 2200 Rev. H...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents 1. Introduction ...................... 1 1.2 Safety Symbols Le Symboles de Sûreté ................. 1 1.3 Safety Terms Terminologie de Sûreté ..................1 1.4 Safety Precautions ........................2 2. Installation ......................3 3. Power Requirements ..................3 4. Principle of Operation ..................4 5. -
Page 5: Introduction
1. Introduction Stat Fax ® 2200 is an economical combination incubator, timer, and shaker that accommodates two standard microplates or strip trays. This microprocessor controlled instrument offers variable temperatures, times, and mixing speeds via the keypad. Incubation, timing, and mixing may also be used independently. A pulse mode is available. -
Page 6: Safety Precautions
1.4 Safety Precautions To assure operator safety and prolong the life of your instrument, carefully follow all instructions outlined below. Read Instructions Take time to read this manual carefully before using this instrument. Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this instrument or any products connected to it. -
Page 7: Installation
Safety Precautions (Continued) Operating Precautions Be sure to run a sufficient number of controls in each assay. If controls are not within their acceptable limits, disregard test results. Keep Instrument Surfaces CAUTION: Solvents such as acetone or paint thinner will damage the instrument. Clean and Dry Do not use solvents to clean the unit. -
Page 8: Principle Of Operation
4. Principle of Operation Six heating resistors connected to the base plate warm the inner compartment. The temperature of the air in the compartment is constantly monitored at the height of the wells by a thermistor located between the two trays. A circulating fan serves to remove any condensation from the inner lid. -
Page 9: Specifications
5. Specifications Incubator Temperature range: Ambient to 40°C Resolution ................. 0.1°C Uniformity with cover: ............better than +/- .4°C Mechanism: ..............enclosed warmed aluminum bed with air circulation Warm up time: ..............15 minutes typical, display temperature to check Temperature detector: ............thermistor, feedback, heuristic software Mixer Speeds: ................ -
Page 10: Operating Procedures
6. Operating Procedures 1. The ON/OFF switch is located on the back of the instrument. 2. Lift off the smoked acrylic cover. Open the internal cover by pulling back on the metal clip while lifting the front of the clear plastic lid. The covers serve as aerosol guards as well as insulators and should be used at all times. -
Page 11: Mixing
6.2 Mixing To assure optimal mixing performance two plates should be used. One plate may be empty but should be installed as the system operates using counterbalance. To set the mixer, press the MIX key. The first time the mixer is run after being plugged in, it will display “0-7.” Type the number of the desired mixing speed. -
Page 12: Other Functions
6.4 Other Functions 6.4.1 The Clear Key To correct mistakes or clear the display, use the CLEAR key. Pressing CLEAR twice will exit a function without changing the settings. 6.4.2 The Pulse Mode Using the PULSE key, the contents can be mixed in short three second bursts at the highest speed each time the key is pressed. -
Page 13: Information
USA 772-283-8020 E-mail: support@awaretech.com Mailing Address: Awareness Technology, Inc. 1935 SW Martin Highway Palm City FL 34990 USA Important: When contacting us, please have the Model and Serial Number of the instrument in question. Have a description of the problem with as much detail as possible. Save any relevant printouts and send or e-mail us the information.
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