Fusion Tip Drawers Removal and Replacement

  Note—A Firmware Installation procedure must be performed when replacing a module or PCB.

Parts and Materials Required

  • FSE Tool Kit
  • Bench Top Pads
  • Tip Drawer Module

Time Required

  • 30 Minutes

Tip Drawers Removal Procedure

  1. Put on proper PPE.
  2. Remove all Tip Trays.
  3. Shut down the system and PC.
  4. Remove the Front Panel.
    Refer to the Front Panel Removal and Replacement procedure.
  5. Using a 4mm hex driver, Closedremove the 2 front screws that secure the Tip Drawer module.

  6. Disconnect the Closedcable connector from the 2 solenoid locks. Note the connector orientation, the red stripe will go on the right when re-connecting.

  7. Remove the Tip Drawer by sliding it towards the front of the system.
  8. Place the Tip Drawer on a sterile benchtop pad.

Tip Drawers Replacement Procedure

  1. Reverse the Removal Procedure.
  2. Replace the Front Panel.
    Refer to the Front Panel Removal and Replacement procedure.

Verification

  1. Power on the system and PC.
  2. Through Service Software, verify that all the Front Cover LEDs and drawer locks are working properly.
  3. Teach the Fusion Pipettor (right) to the Tip Drawer.
    Refer to Service Procedures > Panther Fusion System Pipettor Teaching.
  4. Perform a Sidecar Pipettor OQ Test.
    Refer to Service Procedures > Side Car Pipettor OQ Test.
    • 7 cycles
    • DiTi only (uncheck Cap & Vial)
    • Check the Report, Initialize, and Shutter checkboxes only