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Chapter 2 Dispensing to SpectroCHIP Arrays
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Checking the position
of each SpectroCHIP
Array The position of each SpectroCHIP Array is checked to make sure that each is properly
aligned. The vision system locates the required fiducials (small dots on the SpectroCHIP
Array surface located between pads which are used for positioning and alignment) and
verifies that the SpectroCHIP Array is properly aligned. This video display may be viewed
by selecting the Vision tab on the Transfer screen. A warning message will appear if there
is a problem with SpectroCHIP Array positioning. See
Appendix D for information on
troubleshooting SpectroCHIP Array positioning.
Reading MTP and
SpectroCHIP Array
barcodes After the SpectroCHIP Array positions are checked, the SpectroCHIP Array and MTP
barcodes are read.
Figure 2.46 shows an example of the video display when a
SpectroCHIP Array barcode is successfully read. This video display may be viewed by
selecting the Vision tab on the Transfer screen. A warning message will appear if there is
a problem with reading the barcodes. See
Appendix D for information on troubleshooting
barcode reading.
Dispensing Dispensing begins after the SpectroCHIP Array positions are checked and barcodes are
read. Run activities can be monitored using the four tabs on the Transfer screen.
Transfer tab
The Transfer tab displays a graphic representation of the progress of dispensing from the
microtiter plate to the SpectroCHIP Array.
Figure 2.47 shows the Transfer screen during
dispensing. Figure 2.48 shows the Transfer screen when dispensing is done.
Figure 2.46 Video Display Indicating
Successful Barcode Read