Quick Setup Guide - VisioNize pipette manager 1. Replace the long battery (already in pipette) with the radio module and the new shorter battery Old 2. Turn the selection dial to “Opt“ Exchange New Components 3. Open the cover of the USB connector by using the pin 1. 2. 1. Remove the “safety padding“ from the pin. The pin is ready to use. Remove the long battery. 3. 2. 4. Radio Module Long battery (in pipette) Short battery Place the short battery and the radio module in the pipette. 4.
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Qualified Table of contents VisioNize® pipette manager 3 English (EN) Table of contents 1 Operating instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1 Using this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 Danger symbols and danger levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2.1 Danger symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of contents 4 VisioNize® pipette manager Qualified English (EN) 5.3 Creating a liquid type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3.1 With preset parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3.2 With freely selectable parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3.3 Importing the liquid type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using a single pipette . . . . . . . . . . . .
Qualified 9.3 Table of contents VisioNize® pipette manager 5 English (EN) Power supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.3.1 Electrical connection data – device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.3.2 Electrical connection data – USB port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.3.3 Electrical connection data – mains/power supply device . . . . . . . Radio module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Qualified 1 1.1 Operating instructions VisioNize® pipette manager 7 English (EN) Operating instructions Using this manual Read this operating manual completely before using the device for the first time. Observe the instructions for use of the accessories where applicable. This operating manual is part of the product. Please keep it in a place that is easily accessible. Enclose this operating manual when transferring the device to third parties.
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Qualified 2 2.1 Safety VisioNize® pipette manager 9 English (EN) Safety Intended use The control panel is designed for wireless communication with Eppendorf electronic dispensers. The control panel and the registered electronic dispensers transmit the data in a separate closed radio network. The control panel is intended exclusively for use in the field of research and for operation by trained and skilled personnel. The device is intended for indoor use only. Do not use it on a wet work surface. 2.
Qualified Safety 10 VisioNize® pipette manager English (EN) NOTICE! Damage to device from unsuitable cleaning agents or sharp or pointed objects. Use of unsuitable cleaning agents may damage the device. Do not use corrosive cleaning agents, strong solvents or abrasive polishes. Check the compatibility with the materials used. Do not clean the device with acetone or organic solvents with a similar effect. Do not use sharp or pointed objects to clean the device.
Qualified 3 3.1 Product description VisioNize® pipette manager 11 English (EN) Product description Product overview Abb. 3-1:"VisioNize pipette manager" control panel 3 2 1 Fig. 3-1: "VisioNize pipette manager" control panel 1 Touch screen 2 USB port FAT32 format 3.2 3 Power connection for mains/power supply device Features The "VisioNize pipette manager" control panel is designed for wireless communication with Eppendorf electronic dispensers.
Qualified Product description 12 VisioNize® pipette manager English (EN) 3.2.1 Supported dispensers The pipette must be equipped with a suitable radio module. Abb. 3-2:Eppendorf Xplorer/Xplorer plus 1 Fig.
Qualified 3.3 Product description VisioNize® pipette manager 13 English (EN) The "VisioNize pipette manager" software Abb. 3-3:Home screen 1 7 2 8 3 9 4 5 6 Fig. 3-3: Home screen 1 Status bar 6 Toolbar 2 Display of the selected liquid type Call the Liquid Manager 7 Selected pipette set 8 3 For selecting the pipette tip Inactive pipettes in the pipette set No radio contact 4 For selecting the operation mode 9 5 Display area Active pipette in the pipette set With radio contact 3.3.
Qualified Product description 14 VisioNize® pipette manager English (EN) 3.3.3 Display area The display area shows different function areas: selected unit, set volume, aspiration speed, dispensing speed, dispensing steps etc. 3.3.4 Toolbar The toolbar contains the buttons for navigating in the software. 3.3.
Qualified 3.3.6 Product description VisioNize® pipette manager 15 English (EN) Structure of the software menu Menu Submenu Description Settings About this Control Panel Information on the control panel. System Settings Software system data (date and time, network, update software). Device Settings Touch screen settings. User Management Activate and deactivate user administration; set up and manage user accounts. Contacts & Support Contacts & Support Enter contact details.
Qualified Product description 16 VisioNize® pipette manager English (EN) 3.4 3.4.1 Symbol Software symbols Symbols used in the "VisioNize pipette manager" software Description Meaning Single-channel pipette – Multi-channel pipette – Selected pipette – Pipette status The value that was entered is outside the valid value range. The value will be rounded to the closest possible value. Pipette status The parameters were transmitted successfully.
Qualified Symbol 3.4.2 Product description VisioNize® pipette manager 17 English (EN) Description Meaning Create a liquid type – Import data – Radio contact is not active – Pipette labeling Labeling Color name Model 0.
Product description 18 VisioNize® pipette manager Qualified English (EN) 3.4.3 Symbols for alarms, warnings and information Symbol Description Alarm Warning Information 3.5 Liquid types The stored liquid types contain optimized parameters for the dispenser (e.g., aspiration and dispensing speed, number of pre-wetting cycles, adjusted volume etc.). If no liquid type is selected, the parameters will be reset to the default values. Foam formation is avoided with all liquids. 3.5.
Qualified 3.5.3 Product description VisioNize® pipette manager 19 English (EN) Viscous liquids Examples of viscous liquids: • Antibody solution • Paraffin oil • Tween 20 Parameters: • Aspiration speed • Dispensing speed • Operating mode Adjusted parameters < 30 mPa·s < 300 mPa·s < 1000 mPa·s Aspiration speed reduced reduced reduced Dispensing speed reduced reduced reduced Scope of operating modes (epT.I.P.S. Standard) unchanged reduced reduced Scope of operating modes (epT.I.P.S.
Installation 20 VisioNize® pipette manager Qualified English (EN) 4 4.1 Installation Registering the pipette on the control panel Prerequisites • The pipette software is up to date. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Call the Menu screen. Start the Pipette Manager. Select the pipette. Tap on the Pair New Pipette button. Turn the pipette selection dial to the Opt mode. Select the Wi-Fi menu. Select the Connect AUTO menu item. The pipette is registered on the control panel.
Qualified 5 5.1 Operation VisioNize® pipette manager 21 English (EN) Operation Switching the control panel on or off The control panel can only be switched on or off at the mains/power plug. 5.2 Operating the user interface The touch screen is designed to be operated with your fingers only without the need for tools. You can wear laboratory gloves made of nitrile or latex. Alternatively, you can also use a stylus, for example, when thick gloves need to be worn in the laboratory.
Operation 22 VisioNize® pipette manager Qualified English (EN) 5.3.3 Importing the liquid type Prerequisites • A USB stick (file system FAT32) is available. • An import file is available on the USB stick. 1. 2. 3. 4. Insert the USB stick. Select the Menu > Liquid Manager menu. Tap on the Import button. Follow the instructions on the screen. 5.4 Using a single pipette To be able to work with a pipette, it does not have to be assigned to a pipette set.
Qualified 6 6.1 User administration VisioNize® pipette manager 23 English (EN) User administration The user administration concept User administration can be used to organize access to the control panel. There are three user roles: • Administrator • User with standard rights • User with restricted rights 6.1.1 Administrator The administrator has additional rights: • Configuring the control panel • Access to user administration 6.1.
Qualified User administration 24 VisioNize® pipette manager English (EN) 6.2.
Qualified Action User administration VisioNize® pipette manager 25 English (EN) User with restricted rights User with standard Administrator/ rights user (without user administration) Changing the user name – – x Changing user rights – – x Resetting a user password – – x Deleting a user account – – x 6.3 6.3.1 Defining settings in the user administration Creating an administrator 1. Tap the Menu button and navigate to the Settings > User Management menu item. 2.
User administration 26 VisioNize® pipette manager Qualified English (EN) 7. Enter PIN or password in the Enter PIN/ Password field. Confirm the entry in the Repeat PIN/Password field. 8. Continue the process with Continue. The User Management succesfully enabled window appears. The user administration is activated. The user account for the first administrator is created. 9. Confirm the message. The User Management window appears. It is now possible to edit the user administration. 6.3.
Qualified User administration VisioNize® pipette manager 27 English (EN) • User Management: Switch the user administration on and off. • Automatic Logout: Define the time after which a user is automatically logged out if the touch screen is not used. • Login Mode: Define the login mode for all users. • Grant all users extra privileges: Restricted rights (Restricted User) or standard rights (User) are active for all users.
Qualified User administration 28 VisioNize® pipette manager English (EN) 4. Enter the PIN/password. 5. Complete the process with Continue. The user administration is deactivated. All user accounts are deleted. 6.4 Editing user accounts as an administrator NOTICE! Data loss due to loss of the administrator password. The administrator can only change his password or PIN with his access data. If the administrator's access data is lost, no changes can be made to the user administration and system settings.
Qualified User administration VisioNize® pipette manager 29 English (EN) 3. Enter the user name. 4. Confirm your entry. The User credentials window appears. The user account is created. The user data appears in the window. The user is assigned to the user group Restricted User. 5. Optional export of user data: Connect the USB stick and tap the Export button. 6. Confirm the export. The user data is exported to the USB stick in a TXT file. 7.
User administration 30 VisioNize® pipette manager Qualified English (EN) 7. To change the user group and the corresponding rights, tap Role. The list with the available user groups appears. 8. Assign a user group to the user. • Restricted User • User • Administrator The selected parameters are stored and appear in the user account. 6.4.3 Deleting a user account Prerequisites • The administrator is logged in. 1. Tap the Menu button and navigate to the User menu item.
Qualified 6.4.4 User administration VisioNize® pipette manager 31 English (EN) Resetting the password/PIN for a user account If a user has forgotten their password/PIN, the administrator can generate a new password. The administrator can only change their password or PIN with their current access data. If the administrator's access data is lost, changes are no longer possible in the user administration. In this case, the device must be reset to the factory settings by an authorized service technician.
Qualified User administration 32 VisioNize® pipette manager English (EN) 6.5 Administrating your own user account Users can only edit their own Full Name and E-mail entries. Users can always change their own PIN or password. Prerequisites • The user is logged in. 1. Tap the Menu button and navigate to the User menu item. The list with the user accounts appears. Entries indicated by a black pen can be edited. 2. Select the user account. 3. Optional: Enter the full name. 4.
Qualified 7 7.1 7.1.1 Troubleshooting VisioNize® pipette manager 33 English (EN) Troubleshooting General errors Radio contact Problem Cause Parameters are not transmitted. • The software is outdated. Update the pipette software. Problem Cause Solution No radio contact. • The "Opt" operation mode is not set. Set the "Opt" operation • The radio module is deactivated. Set the pipette radio • The driver for the radio module was not loaded. Restart the control panel.
Maintenance 34 VisioNize® pipette manager Qualified English (EN) 8 8.1 Maintenance Cleaning NOTICE! Damage from the use of aggressive chemicals. Do not use any aggressive chemicals on the device or its accessories, such as strong and weak bases, strong acids, acetone, formaldehyde, halogenated hydrocarbons or phenol. If the device has been contaminated by aggressive chemicals, clean it immediately using a mild cleaning agent. 8.1.1 1. 2. 3. 4.
Qualified 9 9.1 Technical data VisioNize® pipette manager 35 English (EN) Technical data Weight/dimensions Height 75 mm Width 196 mm Depth 153.7 mm Weight 1112 g 9.2 Impact strength Tested in accordance with IEC 62262 and IEC 60068-2-75. Impact energy max. 1 J IK code IK06 9.3 9.3.1 Power supply Electrical connection data – device Input voltage DC 5 V, ±6 % Maximum current consumption DC 4 A Power consumption (normal 5 W operation) Degree of pollution 2 Protection class III 9.3.
Qualified Technical data 36 VisioNize® pipette manager English (EN) 9.3.3 Electrical connection data – mains/power supply device Type Mains/power adapter with exchangeable power plug adapters Input voltage 100 V – 240 V, ±10 % Frequency 50 – 60 Hz, ±5 % Output voltage DC 5 V, ±6 % Maximum output power 20 W Power consumption maximum 24 W Power consumption (without < 0.1 W (230 V AC) load) Overvoltage category II Degree of pollution 2 Protection class II 9.
Qualified 10 10.1 Transport, storage and disposal VisioNize® pipette manager 37 English (EN) Transport, storage and disposal Storage Air temperature Relative humidity Atmospheric pressure In transport packing -25 °C – 55 °C 10 % – 95 % 70 kPa – 106 kPa Without transport packing 10 % – 95 % 70 kPa – 106 kPa 10.2 -5 °C – 45 °C Decontamination before shipment CAUTION! Use of a contaminated device may result in personal injury and damage to the device.
Transport, storage and disposal 38 VisioNize® pipette manager Qualified English (EN) 10.3 Disposal The product must be disposed of in accordance with the relevant legal provisions. Information on the disposal of electrical and electronic devices in the European Community: Within the European Community, the disposal of electrical devices is regulated by national regulations based on EU Directive 2012/19/EU pertaining to waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
Qualified 10.4 Transport, storage and disposal VisioNize® pipette manager 39 English (EN) Shipping the device WARNING! Risk of personal injury due to contamination. People may become contaminated if you store or ship a contaminated device. Clean and decontaminate the device before shipping or storage. NOTICE! Risk of damage due to improper packaging. Eppendorf AG is not liable for any damage caused by improper packaging. Only store and transport the device in its original packaging.
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Installation VisioNize® on see p. Tab. Fig. p. guide pipette manager English (EN) Installation guide VisioNize® pipette manager English (EN) This document is a supplement to the operating manual for the "VisioNize pipette manager" control panel and does not replace it. Read the control panel operating manual as well. The current version can be found on the Internet under www.eppendorf.com.
Installation guide 2 VisioNize® pipette manager English (EN) 3 3.1 Product description Product overview 3.2 Mains/power supply device and power plug adapter Abb. 1:Mains/power supply device with adapters 3 Fig. 1: Mains/power supply device with adapters 1 Power plug adapters a Europe b Great Britain c USA d Australia 2 Mains/power supply device 3.
Installation guide VisioNize® pipette manager 3 English (EN) 3.3.1 Supported dispensers The pipette must be equipped with a suitable radio module. Dispenser On/off switch Interface Eppendorf Xplorer On/Off key USB Eppendorf Xplorer plus On/Off key USB 4 4.1 Installation Connecting the control panel 1. Connect the mains/power supply device to the control panel and the mains/power line. The "VisioNize pipette manager" software starts. 2. Enter the login data. 4.
Installation guide VisioNize® pipette manager English (EN) 4.3.2 Checking the software update 1. Set the selection dial on the pipette to Opt. The submenu has been expanded to include the Wi-Fi entry. The radio link symbol is shown on the pipette display at the bottom. If a radio link is active, the display's design changes to light blue. If the radio link is inactive, the symbol is crossed out and the display's design remains dark blue. 4.4 Performing further steps Your local distributor: www.
Regulatory VisioNize® on see p. Tab. Fig. p. Information pipette manager English Regulatory (EN) Information 1004 900 045-01/022021 Regulatory Information VisioNize® pipette manager English (EN) 1 Regulatory information Regulatory information, certification, and compliance marks specific to "VisioNize pipette manager" are available on the internet under www.eppendorf.com/manuals.
Regulatory Information VisioNize® pipette manager English (EN) 4 ISED Canada compliance statement This device complies with ISED Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • this device may not cause harmful interference, and • this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’ISDE Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
