7 Operation
7.8.2 Inserting compatible third-party tips (without coding)
c.
7.8.3 Inserting compatible third-party tips (with coding)
After inserting the tip, check that the correct tip volume has been applied, see Setting the vol-
ume, p. 78.
7.8.4 Inserting tips without an operating mode selected
You can also insert tips before you select an operating mode. In order to set the volume or to have the
compatible tip automatically recognized, an operating mode must be selected.
7.9 Ejecting the tip
Prerequisite:
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You have drained the tip.
a.
Hold the device with the tip above the waste bin.
b.
Tap on the
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The tip is ejected.
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The device moves into tip loading position.
7.10 Aspirating liquid
Priming tips before use
We recommend priming a new tip before use. To do this, fill the tip with a minimal amount of liquid
and empty it (see Filling an empty tip Filling an empty tip, p. 76 and Interrupting filling of the tip In-
terrupting filling of the tip, p. 77). Small air bubbles in the area of the piston after priming do not af-
fect the results.
7.10.1 Filling an empty tip
Prerequisite:
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An operating mode has been selected.
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On the touchscreen display, the message 'Press STEP to fill' appears.
a.
Hold the tip vertically in the vessel.
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d.
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a.
b.
c.
d.
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button, then press the STEP button.
Prerequisite:
The operating mode has been selected
Insert the tip.
Press the STEP button.
Set the volume.
Confirm the selection by pressing the
The operating mode appears again.
The liquid can be aspirated.
NOTICE
HandyStep® touch, HandyStep® touch S 997486
button.