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Information
CSI number 2006-66
Place, Date Männedorf, 2006-12-18
Author Christian Brunner
Number of pages 1 plus added pages from Freedom EVO service manual
Affected Freedom EVO series (EVO, EVOlyzer, EVO75), Genesis series (RSP/RWS/RMP/Freedom,
instrument(s) m2000sp)
Subject LiHa change on Z-drive

Situation
The Z-drive of the LiHa has been updated to improve the reliability of the LiHa.
Detailed description of the change

The square-shaped shaft of the LiHa has been replaced by a star-shaped shaft. This change
does not affect the performance of the instrument and will be implemented on all Liquid
Handling arms manufactured or refurbished by T-CH as of January 1st, 2007.

30026358 30026139 30026360

Recommendation
On an individual basis, instruments can be updated, to improve the reliability. This update is
not mandatory and does not require a special field corrective action. In case of z-pinion
abrasion, all z-gear pinions and shafts should be replaced.
Field upgrade procedure
It is possible to update a Liquid Handling arm with this new shafts and pinions on site. To do
so, order:
Article Number Description Compatible to Quantity to order
30026358 SHAFT DRIVE STAR- EVO/Genesis 1 set for LiHa4
SHAPED LiHa 4 PCE. 100/150/200 2 sets for Liha8
30026139 SHAFT DRIVE STAR- Freedom EVO 75 1 set for single Z LiHa
SHAPED EVO75 SPARE 2 sets for dual Z LiHa
30026360 PINION Z-GEAR STAR- EVO/Genesis 1 set for LiHa1/2/4
SHAPED SHAFT 4 PCE. 2 sets for LiHa8

Follow the instructions in the Freedom EVO service manual in chapter repair/ LiHa or on the
following pages.
Tasks for Tecan warehouses
Add new articles to your inventory. Add a hardcopy of this CSI to parts in stock.

Should you have questions about this CSI do not hesitate to contact the Expertline.

Tecan Schweiz AG, Seestrasse 103, CH-8708 Männedorf, Switzerland

T +41 1 922 81 81, F +41 1 922 84 84, expertline-eu@tecan.com, www.tecan.com

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8.7.9 Drive Shaft/Pinion Gear (square- or star-shaped)

Cross List of cross references to information provided in other sections:

References
Action Reference

Remove LiHa See section 8.7.3,  8-25

Remove tip adapter See section 8.7.4,  8-29

ATTENTION
Damage to the new pinion gear Z-axis.
If the pinion gear Z-axis is worn the drive shaft is usually in bad condition, too.
When paired with a used drive shaft the pinion gear Z-axis may wear off quickly.
Š Always replace both parts at the same time.

Removing To remove the drive shaft and the pinion gear Z-axis, proceed as follows:

1 Remove the LiHa from the instrument.

Refer to cross references above.
2 Remove the screw (A) of the
corresponding front bushing.
The instructions given here
refer to one specific drive shaft/
pinion gear Z-axis. To replace
others, remove the
A corresponding parts.
3 Remove the bushing (B).

Fig. 8-1 Front bushings

A B

Fig. 8-2 Phantom view: Removal of drive shaft

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4 Loosen the set screw (A).

5 Remove the drive shaft (B).
6 Spread the Z-rods to make the screws of the retainers (C) accessible.

7 If necessary, carefully
disengage the pin (A) of the
spreading links from the slot
B (B) in the Z-rod, using a
screwdriver.
C The corresponding Z-guide (C)
can be moved more freely to
ease access to the screw of the
retainer.
A

Fig. 8-3 Pin of spreading links

C 8 Remove the screw (A).

B
9 Remove the retainer (B).
10 Remove the tip adapter from
A the Z-rod.
Refer to cross references
above.
11 Pull the Z-rod (C) out of the Z-
guide until the gear is not
engaged any more.

Fig. 8-4 Retainer and Z-rod

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12 Extract the pinion gear Z-axis

(A) together with the ball
bearings from the Z-rod guide
(B).
B A

Fig. 8-5 Pinion gear Z-axis

Installing To install the pinion gear Z-axis, proceed as follows:

1 Install the drive shaft and the pinion gear Z-axis in reverse order as described
for removal.
Pay attention to the following:
– Do not lubricate the parts
– Do not apply force when pushing in the Z-rod; turn the pinion gear Z-axis
in such a way that it engages properly in the Z-rod.
– If removed: Make sure that the pin of the spreading links is engaged
properly in the slot of the Z-rod.

Tests and 2 To ensure operating readiness, perform the following tests:

Settings Refer to the “Instrument Software Manual”.
– Verify reference position
– Range move test
– Random move test
– Tip alignment verification
– Individual Z verification
– (Lower) DiTi eject test
– Liquid detection test

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