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Chapter 1 Introduction
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USG-CUS-059 Rev05 MassARRAY® Nanodispenser RS1000 v2.1 User Guide
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
other workflow steps such as biochemical sample processing or processing SpectroCHIP
Arrays on a MassARRAY Analyzer.
For instructions on the procedures not covered in this user guide, please refer to the
MassARRAY user guide for your MassARRAY application or analyzer, available from
AgenaCx.com.
Table 1.1 Overview of Dispensing Workflow
1.2 Instrument Description
MassARRAY
Nanodispenser RS1000
instrument versions The MassARRAY Nanodispenser RS1000 is a self-contained, enclosed instrument that
uses computer-controlled robotics to dispense nanoliter volumes of fluid from microtiter
plates onto SpectroCHIP Arrays. There are three versions of the instrument
(Table 1.2) .
Table 1.2 Differences Between Nanodispenser RS1000 Versions
Step
See
Page
1. Desalt the analyte. 21
2. Perform the daily maintenance procedures and pre-run checks. 28
3. Set up the dispensing run in the software. 30
4. Perform the microtiter plate checks. 39
5. Set up the instrument deck. 43
6. Start the dispensing run. 46
7. Clear the instrument deck when the run is finished. 54
Description of Changes Deck Plate Left Side Panel Front Panel
Initial configuration
Relocated the waste
drain valve from the front
cover to the side panel
and removed the tank
level indicators.
Added a fitting for
vacuum waste to the
side panel and a switch
for the vacuum drain on
the front panel.