Function And Limitations Of Use - BrandTech HandyStep S Mode D'emploi

Function and Limitations of Use

The HandyStep
dispensing of liquids. Volumes from 2 µl to 5 ml can be dispensed with
the highest precision and accuracy through combinations of the PD-Tip
size used and adjustment of the stroke setting on the stroke-setting
wheel.
Limitations of Use
This instrument is designed for dispensing samples, observing the follow-
ing limits:
– +15 °C to + 40 °C (59 °F to 104 °F)
(of instrument and reagents – other temperatures on request)
– vapor pressure up to 500 mbar
– viscosity:
Operating Exclusions
During proper operation, the dispensed sample only comes in contact
with the tip and not with the HandyStep
The user has to ensure the compatibility of the instrument with the inten-
ded application. In case of third-party dispenser tips, the user must check
their compatibility and perform a function and volume test before use.
The instrument should not be used for dispensing liquids that attack
polypropylene (e.g., PD-Tip cylinder), polyethylene (PD-Tip piston), LCP
(PD-Tip piston 0.1 ml), or PC/PBT and polycarbonate.
Note:
Instrument and tips are not autoclavable (sterile PD-Tips, see page 35).
PD-Tips are disposables. For disinfection of the instrument you may use
commercially available disinfecting solutions as long as they do not attack
PC/PBT and PC.
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S is a repetitive pipette for quick and simple repetitive
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20 mPa s with 50 ml PD-Tips
260 mPa s with 5 ml PD-Tips
977 mPa s with 1 ml PD-Tips
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