Washer Problems - Biotek 405 TS Getting Started Manual

can use USB to connect the 405 TS to the computer or the RS232 serial port to connect
to a BioStack or similar robotic device. But you cannot use both ports
simultaneously, i.e. make sure only one cable is plugged in at a time.

Washer Problems

Review these suggestions to correct problems your washer is having:
Vacuum Pump Problems on page 102
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Fluid Aspiration on the next page
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Fluid Delivery on page 98
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Fluid Leakage on page 100
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Washer Manifold Movement on page 101
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Microplate Carrier Movement
Possible
Problem
Cause
Aspiration Microplate not
tubes not properly
entering seated or
wells strips not
correctly. level.
Aspirate tubes
position is too
wide for a
movement.
Aspirate tubes
bent.
Loud, Plate carrier is
annoying rubbing
noise during against glide
operation. strip.
384-well Microplate
plates not carrier not
properly moving
washed. correctly in the
Y-axis.
What To Do
Reseat microplate in carrier or strips in holder.
Make sure the carrier is clean.
Try a different microplate or strip holder. If the
problem is unresolved, the carrier may have to be
realigned. Contact BioTek TAC.
Change the horizontal, X- or Y-axis aspirate position
in the protocol.
Contact BioTek TAC.
Thoroughly clean the microplate carrier and exterior
surface as recommended in the maintenance
procedure.
Clean the plate carrier system. If problems persist,
contact TAC for assistance cleaning the carrier
transport arm.

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