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- Page 1 Picus electronic pipette User Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of contents 1. INTRODUCTION................................1.1. INTENDED USE................................ 1.2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW............................1.2.1. Single- and multichannel pipettes......................1.2.2. Display................................1.2.3. Soft key functions............................1.2.4. Biohit Optifit Tips and SafetySpace Filter Tips..................1.3. CONTENT OF DELIVERY PACKAGE........................2. GETTING STARTED............................... 2.1. CHARGING................................2.2. -
Page 3: Introduction
Biohit Picus electronic pipette introduces the latest innovations in hand-held air displacement liquid handling devices. Together with laboratory workers, ergonomists and dedicated R&D, Sartorius Biohit has been able to create tools for safe and comfortable, yet versatile pipetting. Picus is available in single-channel and multichannel models (8- and 12-channels). -
Page 4: Product Overview
Product overview Before using Biohit Picus electronic pipette for the first time, please review this operating manual carefully. This manual can be downloaded from www.biohit.com/liquid-handling/manuals Sartorius Biohit website ordered from your local Sartorius representative. 1.2.1 Single- and multichannel pipettes USB-charging socket... -
Page 5: Display
1.2.4 Biohit Optifit Tips and SafetySpace™ Filter Tips It is recommended that Optifit Tips or SafetySpace Filter Tips are used with Sartorius Biohit pipettes. This ensures the best possible compatibility and thus best possible accuracy and precision, as the tip is designed for the pipette in question. -
Page 6: Content Of Delivery Package
– Safe-Cone Filters and forceps with models >10 μl – Autoclavable grease with single-channel models – QC-certificate – Quick Start Guide – Tip-insert card If any item in this delivery package is missing or damaged, please contact your local Sartorius representative. -
Page 7: Getting Started
Make sure the charging stand is connected to the power outlet and the charging contacts of the pipette are properly attached to the charging tracks of the charging stand. Charging options for Sartorius Biohit electronic pipettes: – AC-adaptor, universal, included in the package. – Biohit charging stand for one pipette, cat.no. 730981 –... -
Page 8: Operation
3. Operation Principle of operation Picus is an electronic pipette operated by the air displacement principle. The unique DC-motor, electronic brake and piston control system inside the pipette complete with electronic tip ejection guarantees excellent accuracy, precision and safety. The unique adjustment wheel enables fast and comfortable operating and its location makes Picus yet several times more ergonomic and versatile than amechanical pipette, due to its fully electronic function. -
Page 9: Pipetting Modes
Hot key All Picus models include 10 memory places for the favourite and most used pipetting settings. Storing the programme in the memory place Programme the pipetting mode and press the hot key. List of memory places opens. Choose the desired memory location by turning the adjustment wheel. Press SAVE. -
Page 10: Programming
Programming 3.3.1 Pipetting (forward pipetting) Pipetting (p) aspirates the selected volume of liquid and dispenses it with the blow out function. Recommended for aqueous liquids, liquids containing small amounts of detergent or proteins and solvents. – Select Pipetting in main menu. The Pipetting mode is activated with the latest settings. -
Page 11: Multi Dispensing
HINT! Hold the START button down to reaspirate the liquid without emptying the tip! Or press NO (left soft key) to continue pipetting without emptying the tip. Additional features Counter, Excess adjustment and Tracker can be used in conjunction with Reverse Pipetting. -
Page 12: Manual Pipetting
need to press the operating button. Delay for the Dispensing can be set in timeframe 0.1 sec. to 9.9 sec. – Tracker advises the user in microplate dispensing by displaying the location for the next dispensing. NOTE! Only one additional feature can be selected at the time. 3.3.4 Manual pipetting Pipetting where the piston movement in aspiration and dispensing is... -
Page 13: Sequential Dispensing
can be adjusted according to the pipette’s maximum volume. 3.3.6 Sequential Dispensing Dispenses repetitively different volumes in any desired order. Useful mode for example dilution series and in making the calibration curves. – Select Seq. Disp. in menu. Seq. Disp. mode is activated with the latest settings. - Page 14 – Select Titrate in menu. The Titrate mode is activated with the latest settings. – Start pipetting by turning the adjustment wheel or by pressing the operating button. The aspirated volume is shown on the display – Editing the mode: –...
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Page 15: Additional Functions
3.3.9 Additional functions used in conjunction with the main mode, ADV in right soft key 1. Tracker (Pipetting, Rev. Pipetting, Multi Dispensing) Tracker is a helpful feature for microplate dispensing and a unique feature only available in Picus. Activate the Tracker in main modes ADV menu (right soft key) by using the adjustment wheel to scroll on the Tracker and press the operating button to activate the Tracker. -
Page 16: Setup
3. Mixing (Pipetting, Diluting) Mixing ON = Mixing is currently OFF and pressing Mixing ON will turn Mixing Mixing OFF = Mixing is currently turned on and pressing Mixing OFF will turn Mixing OFF When mixing is activated, pipette will show the default volume for mixing (80% of the dispensed volume). -
Page 17: Sound
– Factory: set the pipette to the default factory settings, press the operating button or OK. – It is possible to store three (3) different adjustments in the adjustment memory: ADJ1, ADJ2, ADJ3 – Activate desired memory place by using the adjustment wheel and pressing the operating button. -
Page 18: User Id
3.3.10.4 User ID This liquid handling device may be personalised by the user. Personalising on software: – Select menu – Select User ID – Press CLEAR - to clear the current ID or character – Press the operating button, first character background turns white to indicate that it is being edited. -
Page 19: Care And Maintenance
Please note that warranty will be voided in the event that the pipette is disassembled or assembled by an unauthorised person. Cleaning and maintenance Sartorius Biohit electronic pipettes can be cleaned and decontaminated by using disinfection or decontamination liquids such as Biohit Proline Biocontrol decontamination fluid, 70% ethanol, 60% isopropanol, mild detergent or similar. - Page 20 Models 10 µl and 120 µl – Unscrew the tip ejector collar counter clockwise and remove it – Unscrew the tip cone locking ring counter clockwise and carefully remove it – Unscrew the exposed piston counter clockwise – Clean the tip ejector collar, tip cone locking ring, tip cone and piston with cleaning solution or similar and lint-free cloth –...
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Page 21: Multichannel Pipettes
Lower part: Opening of the lower part of the multichannel pipettes should always be Autoclavable done by an authorised Sartorius service provider. Please contact your nearest lower parts excl. 1200 μl models Sartorius service provider or distributor. Sterilising... -
Page 22: Disinfection
Distance from tube surface to table/product surface: 620 mm Tested UV-dosage: 33000 mJ/cm 4.2.3 Disinfection Sartorius Biohit electronic pipettes can be cleaned and decontaminated using disinfection or decontamination liquids such as Biohit Proline Biocontrol decontamination fluid, 70% ethanol, 60% isopropanol, mild detergent or similar. -
Page 23: Performance Testing
Performance testing It is recommended that the performance of your Sartorius Biohit pipettes is checked regularly (e.g. every 3 months) and always after in-house maintenance. A regular testing routine should be established by the users for their pipettes having regard to the accuracy requirements of the application,... -
Page 24: Replacing The Battery
Sartorius service provider. Please contact your nearest Sartorius representative. Replacement parts To replace broken or worn parts Sartorius Biohit offers a full range of spare parts. Always contact the manufacturer or manufacturer’s authorised representative for original spare parts for your Sartorius Biohit pipette. -
Page 25: Warranty
5. Warranty Sartorius Biohit products are meant to be used as described in this user manual. Biohit Picus electronic pipettes are covered by a warranty for two years against workmanship and defects in materials excluding battery. ANY WARRANTY WILL, HOWEVER, BE DEEMED AS VOID IF THE FAULT IS... -
Page 26: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting guide Problem Possible Cause Solution Leakage – Incomaptible tip – Use original Sartorius Biohit tips – Tip is loose – Attach the tip firmly – Pipette is dirty – Clean the pipette – Pipette is broken – Replace the broken parts or send the pipette for service Inaccuracy –... -
Page 27: Technical Data
8. Technical data Rechargeable battery Type Li-Polymer battery with protection circuit Capacity 3.7 V/350 mAh Charging time Approx. 1 hour AC-adaptors, charging stands AC-adaptor for Picus pipette For Indoor and Office Equipment Use Only Input voltage 100 – 240V ~ 50/60Hz, 180mA Output voltage 5V, 1A LPS AC-adaptor for charging stand for 1 pipette... -
Page 28: Performance Specifications
Performance specifications 1-channel Increment Test volume Systematic (Inacc.) Random (Impr.) (µl) (µl) +/- % +/- µl +/- % +/- µl 0.2-10 μl 0.02 0.90 0.09 0.40 0.04 1.00 0.05 0.70 0.035 2.50 0.025 1.50 0.005 5–120 μl 0.10 0.40 0.48 0.15 0.18 0.60... -
Page 29: Speed Table
Speed table Speed is measured in Pipetting mode with the maximum volume. Speed can be adjusted in all pipetting modes individually for aspiration and dispensing. Speed range is from 1 (slow) to 9 (fast). Single-channel pipettes (speed in seconds) Speed 10 µl 120 µl 300 µl... -
Page 30: Ordering Details
9. Ordering details Cat. No. Channels Volume Safe-Cone Filters Optifit SafetySpace™ Range (µl) Standard Filter Tips Tips Standard Plus 663001 0.2–10 μl – – 663002 5–120 μl 721008 721018 200, 350 663003 10–300 μl 721007 721017 663004 50–1000 μl 721006 721016 1000 1000... - Page 32 Contact details Sartorius Biohit Liquid Handling Oy Laippatie 1 FI-00880 Helsinki Finland Phone +358.9.755.951 info@biohit.com www.biohit.com Headquarter Sartorius Corporate Administration GmbH Weender Landstrasse 94-108 37075 Goettingen, Germany Phone +49.551.308.0 Fax +49.551.308.3289 www.sartorius.com The status of the information, specifications and illustrations in this manual is indicated by the date given below.
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