Smartline Autosampler 3900 Manual / Handbuch V 1508 03/2007

42 Operation
Mix program
After pressing the AS 3900 will ask if the mix program must be
used in this method if is pressed AS 3900 returns with the first
screen of the mix programming.
If is pressed the mix program is not used in this method and
the AS 3900 returns to the previous screen. The content of the mix
program is NOT removed and will be available if the next time
is pressed.
METHOD NUMBER: 1 SECTION: MIX LINE:01
END OF MIX
The mix method can contain a maximum of 15 programmable lines
(including the END OF MIX).
To scroll through the program steps use the and soft
function keys.
Press to delete the displayed step.
Press [Enter] to edit the displayed step.
Press to insert a step before the displayed step.
METHOD NUMBER: 1 SECTION: MIX STEP:01
SELECT ACTION:
Three action types can be programmed , and
: xxx µl from
to
Aspirate a programmed amount of xxx µl (max. = the syringe volume)
from the sample vial, , a reagent vial, or
or from the wash solvent bottle, , and dispense it
into the sample vial, , or the destination vial,
.
To prevent cross contamination the AS 3900 will aspirate an
additional volume of 25% of the programmed volume to flush the
tubing and needle.
The aspirate and dispense speed depends on the selected syringe
and syringe speeds; programmed in the System Settings, See page
34.
If the mix is programmed the reagents and transport solvent are
positioned on the following places on the tray:
Transport solvent: vial 85
Reagent A: vial 86
Reagent B: vial 87