GILSON P5000 Pipetman User Guide
- June 9, 2024
- Gilson
Table of Contents
GILSON P5000 Pipetman
Parts Checklist
- PIPETMAN® M Connected pipette
- Power Supply, 5V with AC adapter and cable
- Battery tags (qty 4)
- Ejector tags (qty 4)
- Tip ejector extension (P10M model only)
- PIPETMAN® M Connected Quick Guide
- Safety bag
- Certificate of Conformity with barcode sticker
- Lubricant (except for the P10M and multichannel models)
Installation
NOTICE
Fully charge the pipette (for approximately three hours) before use.
For daily use, please wait the pipette battery reach at least 50%.
Caution
PIPETMAN M Connected uses a Lithium-Ion battery. Operation on the battery is
done at user’s risk only.
Use only one of the approved charging devices:
- Power supply, included in box
- Stand adapter, for use with Gilson CARROUSEL™ Stands, sold separately (part number F807023)
- POWER CARROUSEL™ charging pipette stand, sold separately (part number FB1001)
NOTE
The battery can take a few minutes to wake up.
Other References
This Quick Guide provides you with basic information to get started with
PIPETMAN M Connected.
Make sure you have read PIPETMAN M Connected User’s Guide, available on
www.gilson.com for additional information.
Get Started
All menu options (refer to Menu Options on page 10) for PIPETMAN M Connected can be reached with two buttons.
Push Button
Turn the push button left or right to set the volume. Push to pipette.
Menu Button
Access pipette modes and adjust functions.
Figure 1
Buttons on the PIPETMAN® M Connected
NOTE
After three minutes of inactivity, the pipette display will turn off and enter
sleep mode. Press the push button to reactivate the pipette. The last setting
and pipetting mode will appear on the screen.
Use the Push Button
- Press the push button to turn on or wake up the startup screen
- A self-calibration test will begin as the firmware resets the piston
- The pipette is preset to PIPET, also known as standard pipetting
Adjust the Volume
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Hold your PIPETMAN M Connected in a nearly vertical position.
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Turn the push button half way.
The screen will display:
“Click to change volume.” -
Press the push button; the volume on the display will start blinking, you can now adjust the volume:
- Turn the push button either clockwise to decrease volume or counter clockwise to increase volume, as indicated on the button.
- Press the push button one time when finished. The volume is locked.
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Select a suitable tip for the pipette.
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PIPETMAN M Connected is now ready to pipette.
Use the Menu Button
- Press the menu button to access the menu and adjust pipetting modes, speed, configuration, and quit.
- Turn the push button to choose one of the modes. Press the menu button to confirm the selection.
NOTE
Pipette speed is set to six by default; both the aspirate and dispense speeds
can be adjusted in the speed menu.
Available Pipetting Modes
PIPET
Standard pipetting mode which aspirates and dispenses the volume set.
REPETITIVE
The pipette distributes the same volume repeatedly in an equal number of
predefined aliquots.
MIX
A mixing phase, i.e., aspirating and dispensing are repeated.
REVERSE
A preset amount of liquid is added during aspiration. After delivery, the
excess volume remains in the tip and should be discarded.
CUSTOM
Allows for creation of up to ten personalized pipetting protocols on a PC or
an Android™ tablet for transfer to PIPETMAN M Connected. To use this mode,
download the software from www.gilson.com.
Turn Off the Pipette
Press and hold the push button for at least five seconds.
Regulatory Compliance
Gilson certifies on its sole responsibility that PIPETMAN M Connected complies with the requirements of the following standards:
Standards for EU
- 2014/30/EU Electromagnetic compatibility, EMC
- 2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive, LVD
- 2014/53/EU Radio Equipment Directive
Standards for UK
- Electromagnetic Compatibility, Regulation 2016, BS EN Standard 61326-1
- Electrical Equipment (Safety), Regulation 2016, BS EN Standard 61010-1
This Bluetooth-enabled device also complies with the following requirements:
- USA, User information: Contains FCC ID: 2AAQS-ISP1507
- Canada, User information: Contains IC: 11306A-ISP1507
- Japan, TELEC certification n°207-16ISP5
The WEEE symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin), according to the European Directive 2012/19/EU, indicates separate collection for WEEE – Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment. Do not dispose electronic devices and their batteries in a household bin. Use the recycling path in place in your country.
Warranty
Gilson warrants this pipette against defects in material under normal use and service for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase. This warranty shall not apply to pipettes that have been subjected to abnormal use and/or improper or inadequate maintenance (contrary to the recommendations given in the user’s guide), including, but not limited to pipettes that have been subjected to physical damage, improper handling, or spillage or exposure to any corrosive environment. This warranty shall also be void in the event pipettes are altered or modified by any party other than Gilson or its designates. Gilson’s sole liability under this warranty shall be limited to, at Gilson’s sole option, repair or replacement of any defective components of pipettes or refund of the purchase price paid for such pipettes.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND GILSON HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND ANY WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, UNDER
NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL GILSON BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE,
INDIRECT OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED WARRANTY.
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