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USER'S GUIDE

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Warranty

Gilson warrants this product against defects in

material under normal use and service for a period

of 12 months from the date of purchase.

Gilson is not responsible for incidental damage

resulting from physical shock, continuous expo-

sure to corrosive reagents or technical handling

not in accordance with the guidelines described

in the User’s Guide.

Contents Page

1  INTRODUCTION 2

2  PARTS CHECKLIST AND ACCESSORIES 2

3  SAFETY NOTES 3

4  DESCRIPTION 4

5  GETTING STARTED 7

6  USING THE TRACKMAN 9

7  CLEANING, DECONTAMINATION AND MAINTENANCE 12

8  TROUBLESHOOTING 13

9  REPLACEMENT PARTS 13

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 14

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET 15

1 INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on the purchase of the TRACKMAN, the professional assistant who keeps track of

pipetting from microtube to microtube and from microplate to microplate!

The TRACKMAN is ideal for tracking pipetting. It holds two microplates (96-well or 384-well)* or two

optional Gilson Microtube Holders (0.5 mL, 1.5 mL and 2 mL), A and B, for transferring liquids from

microtube to microtube or microplate to microplate. The TRACKMAN tracks and displays the position

of the liquids.

The TRACKMAN:

• helps eliminate pipetting mistakes and cross-contamination.

• is a high quality Gilson product and is CE compliant.

• can be used manually or with a pedal for hands-free operation.

• simplies your work, improves your productivity and will guide you to success!

2 PARTS CHECKLIST AND ACCESSORIES

Verify that the following items are present

• TRACKMAN Ref. F70301

• Power supply with AC adapter and cable Ref. F30705

• User’s Guide Ref. LT801522

• 3 reagent reservoirs (25 mL) Ref. F267660

* Patent pending.

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USER'S GUIDE

Optional Accessories

• Pedal for TRACKMAN Ref. F70261

• 0.5 mL, 1.5 mL and 2 mL Microtube Holder

(vessel capacity: 16 microtubes) Ref. F70105

The Microtube Holder allows for placing 0.5 mL tubes into one

side and 1.5 mL or 2.0 mL tubes into the other side, thus enabling

use of the TRACKMAN to track pipetting between microtubes.

The TRACKMAN can be used with any kind of pipette (mechanical or electronic, single, multichannel

and repetitive). The following is a list of Gilson pipettes:

• PIPETMAN® • PIPETMAN Neo® • PIPETMAN Neo Multi

• PIPETMAN Concept® • PIPETMAN Concept Multi

• DISTRIMAN® • REPETMAN® • MICROMAN®

For ordering information please contact your Gilson distributor or http://www.gilson.com.

3 SAFETY NOTES

Possible dangers if the safety precautions are not observed

The TRACKMAN is a state-of-the-art instrument and is safe to use. All persons working with the TRACKMAN

must read the operating and safety instructions before operating the instrument.

Safety at work

In addition to any safety precautions listed here, all other relevant safety aspects–e.g., GLP, GMP, pro-

fessional trade associations, Department of Health, trade supervisory authorities–must be observed.

The TRACKMAN has

an IP 32 rating. It is

protected against

direct sprays of water

up to 15° from the

vertical.

For more information,

refer to Chapter 7.

Changes in conguration/design by user

No changes may be made to the TRACKMAN.

Any parts that become defective must be

replaced by original Gilson parts.

Cautions:

Do not autoclave the TRACKMAN. Extreme

heat will damage electronic components.

Do not immerse the TRACKMAN; liquid inside

can damage its internal components.

Do not clean the keypad with bleach solu-

tions or other solvents. Caustic cleaning

solutions can damage the keypad.

Do not use the TRACKMAN in a potentially

explosive environment or with potentially

explosive chemicals.

Figure 1

Figure 2

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The TRACKMAN may not be altered in

design or in any of their safety aspects

without the express written permission of

Gilson. In particular, no alterations may be

made to any of the protective functions.

Any alteration releases Gilson from any

liability for damage caused.

 Do not dispose of the product with

general waste, when a unit reaches its

end of life, use a recognized organiza-

tion to collect and recycle the products.

4 DESCRIPTION

TRACKMAN

 Location A

 Location B

 LED light box

 Position indicators (for 96- or 384-well microplates)

 Plate holder (for 96- or 384-well microplates)

Figure 3 - TRACKMAN Front Panel

Cautions:

The TRACKMAN may not be opened! Repairs

must be carried out by Gilson or a service

company authorized by Gilson!

Do not carry the TRACKMAN by the retract-

able stand.

Make sure that the TRACKMAN is well

positioned on the bench. Do not use the

TRACKMAN on an irregular surface.

 Power touch pad = ON/OFF

 Step touch pads

 LCD screen

 Operator touch pads

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Figure 4 - TRACKMAN Bottom Side

 Four antiskid rubber feet

 Reset (see Chapter 8)

 Retractable stand

 Cable guide on left and right side

Angle Adjustment

The TRACKMAN may be positioned at or slightly

inclined. To raise the TRACKMAN, lift the retractable

stand on the underside.

Figure 5 - Retractable stand

Reset

In case of malfunction, rst reset the TRACKMAN.

To reset, insert a paper clip into the reset hole on

the rear panel of the TRACKMAN for at least 3 sec.

Figure 6

Cable Guide

The TRACKMAN provides you with a cable guide on

the bottom side. To align the pedal cable or power

supply cable for more comfortable working, insert the

cable into the cable guide found near the rubber feet.

Description of TRACKMAN connections

Pedal port USB port Power connection

Cable guide Reset

Figure 7

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Display

The display is an LCD screen. It shows the current mode and operating step, battery indicator, sound,

timer, and an indicator for manual or automatic timer operation.

Operation screen Setup screen

 Selected location(s)

 Indicator of well or tube position

 Timer selection On/O for automatic run

 Run, to start a run

 Cong, to set up a run

 Setup, to set sound, timer and transport function

 Modify, appears when Cong or Setup are chosen, modication can be done

 Valid, to accept the selection

 Quit, to return to the Operation screen

 Indicator for single or multichannel pipette type

 Beeper selection On/O

 Selected mode: M = manual, P = pedal (with accessory pedal, ref. F70261)

or T = automatic operation using timer (between pipetting steps)

 Indicator for battery level

 Indicator for vessel type (microplate or Microtube Holder)

Figure 8 - TRACKMAN Display

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Figure 9 - Position indicators on the TRACKMAN

Microplate and/or Microtube Holder positioning:

The TRACKMAN is ideal for tracking pipetting to 96-well

microplates, as well as to 384-well microplates. To position

your microplate or Microtube Holder, use the position

indicators on the TRACKMAN (see g. 9) and the indica-

tion displayed on the front panel. Select the vessel type in

the software (see Chapter 6). The LED lights will indicate

the chosen pattern and help you place the microplate or

Microtube Holder. Before starting a “run” the LED light pat-

tern will illuminate again for a nal positioning verication.

5 GETTING STARTED

Power Management

The TRACKMAN is provided with a minimal battery charge.

Before using a new TRACKMAN, it is recommended to

fully charge the battery. The TRACKMAN battery has been

designed to ensure up to 8 hours of cordless operation.

For service continuity when needing more capacity, your

TRACKMAN can also be used while charging.

Battery Charging

The TRACKMAN charges 80% of its full battery capacity in

less than an hour. It takes three hours to fully charge the

battery. The battery charges fastest with the unit power o.

Use the power supply and power supply cable, supplied

with the TRACKMAN, to make the connection between

the power receptacle on the TRACKMAN and a power

source. The TRACKMAN starts charging.

Cautions:

Only use a power supply ap-

proved or supplied by Gilson.

Use of an incompatible

power supply can damage

the TRACKMAN!

Use indoors.

USB port Power connection

Figure 10

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Low Battery Warning

The TRACKMAN has a low battery alert. As the battery runs down, the “low battery level” message ap-

pears, followed by a warning beep. Press ok before continuing to work. The warning is replaced by a

blinking symbol of an empty battery. If it is not recharged, a second “low battery” warning will appear.

The TRACKMAN will switch o automatically after a few minutes if it is still not recharged. Your last

program and position will be saved.

Changing the battery

If the following symptoms occur, please

contact your Gilson Service Center:

1. The battery will not charge or will not

operate even if connected to the charger

for at least ve minutes.

2. The battery operates for a very short

time or permanently needs to be used

in connected mode.

Sleep Mode

The TRACKMAN goes into sleep mode and

the display will shut o after ve minutes

of inactivity. Press ON/OFF to reactivate the

TRACKMAN; the last program and position

will appear on the screen. The stand-by

mode lasts 15 minutes before TRACKMAN

switches o.

Switch ON or OFF

Press and hold the power touch pad “ON/OFF” for at least two seconds.

If TRACKMAN is switched o, it can hold a battery charge of up to 40 days.

Transport Mode

The TRACKMAN is preset to Transport Mode “on”. To start working with the TRACKMAN, press the key

combination that is indicated on the screen.

The TRACKMAN is now ready to use (see Chapter 6).

Caution: The TRACKMAN uses a Lithium-Ion

battery. Operation on the battery is done at

user’s risk only.

Opening the TRACKMAN voids the warranty.

Caution: If you switch o the TRACKMAN,

the last program will be saved but not the

last position; you may start again, but can-

not continue the run.

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6 USING THE TRACKMAN

Use the TRACKMAN in several dierent ways.

You can pipette with: Symbol Message

1x channel pipette x1

8 x multichannel pipette x8

12 x multichannel pipette x12

You can pipette:

to 0.5 mL/1.5 mL microtubes A or B tube 0.5 mL, tube 1.5 mL or 2.0 mL

to 96 /384 well microplates A or B 96-well or 384-well

from microtubes to microtubes A  Btube 0.5 mL, tube 1.5 mL or 2.0 mL

from microplates to microplates A  B96-well or 384-well

a sequence of microtubes or microplates A + B tube 0.5 mL, tube 1.5 mL or 2.0 mL;

96-well or 384-well

Overview of all programming possibilities

microplate microtubes holder

96 well 384 well 0.5 mL and 1.5mL

single channel 8 x channel 12 x channel single channel 8 x channel 12 x channel single channel

A A A A A

B B B B B

A + B A + B A + B A + B A + B

A B A  B A  B A  B A  B

A A A A A

B B B B B

A + B A + B A + B A + B A + B

A  B A  B A  B A  B A  B

A A A

B B B

A + B A + B A + B

A  B A  B A  B

A A A

B B B

A + B A + B A + B

A  B A  B A  B

patterns

Choose between dierent patterns: individually, entire rows or columns and in serpentine.

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 How to program the TRACKMAN:

The screen will guide you through your

programming.

You can change the pipette type, vessel

type, pipette pattern, location and timer.

1. Switch on the TRACKMAN.

2. Press Cong; the indicator of pipette type is blinking.

3. Press Modify until the desired pipette type is selected.

4. Press Valid; the next symbol on the screen will blink and can be changed. Continue programming

as described in steps 2–4 until all required items are selected.

5. After programming your run, the rst screen appears again.

6. Press Run to start the program (see “How to use the TRACKMAN”).

After all parameters are selected, the TRACKMAN may be operated using the step touch pads on the

keypad or a pedal (optional, ref. F70261). If you chose automatic timer mode, the step touch pads and

pedal are disabled during the run.

 If you have to pause before you have ﬁnished a run, press “Stop”. This will automatically pause your run. The question

“Are you sure?” appears and you are in “pause” mode. All parameters will be retained and you can continue without a risk

of pipetting error. If you want to continue your run press “No”, this will cancel the stop function. If you conﬁrm the option by

selecting “Yes” you will reset the run.

 How to use the TRACKMAN:

1. Switch on the TRACKMAN.

2. Place your vessel using the position indicators.

3. Press Run to start the program.

4. The LED light pattern will appear. Verify that the vessels are in the correct positions and then conrm

the question “Are you ready” with “Yes” or “No”.

 If you choose “Yes”, the run starts, if you choose “No”, you will return to the previous menu.

5. Press one of the step touch pads to advance the light sequence

 If you want to go one step backwards, press “Back”. The question “Are you sure?” appears. Press “Yes” to go backwards

or “No” to continue.

If you want to stop the run, press “Stop”. The question “Are you sure?” appears. Press “Yes” to stop, or “No” to continue.

6. When the run is nished, the rst screen appears again and you can start another run.

 The TRACKMAN goes to sleep and the display will shut oﬀ after ﬁve minutes of inactivity. Press ON/OFF to reactivate

TRACKMAN and continue working. Your last settings and operating step appear on the screen.

Note before starting:

The TRACKMAN is touch sensitive. So, please

keep in mind that you need to lift your nger

between clicks.

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