Moving the pipette head manually

About this topic

This topic describes how to move the pipette head manually in the x- and y‑axis. For example, you might want to move the head position when changing pipette heads or cleaning the Vertical Pipetting Station.

To use Vertical Pipetting Station Diagnostics to move the pipette head to a specific location, see Using Diagnostics software.

Procedures

 

CAUTION Turn off the Vertical Pipetting Station before attempting to move the pipette head manually. Manually moving the pipette head in any of its axes without first disabling the servos could damage the pipette head motors.

To move the pipette head manually:

1	On the back of the Vertical Pipetting Station, press the power switch to the off (o) position.

 

2	Use your hands to gently move the pipette head along the x‑axis and y‑axis.

3	When you are finished moving the pipette head, press the power switch to the on (-) position.

Related topics

 

For information about...	See...
Using Vertical Pipetting Station Diagnostics to move the pipette head	• Homing the pipette head • Jogging the pipette head • Using the Approach and Move commands