Agilent Technologies BioCel 1200, User Manual

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Chapter 2: BioCel overview
BioCel User Guide
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Basic description
About the BioCel
The BioCel is a plate-processing automation platform that is used in
combination with devices for applications such as:
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Compound management
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Sample preparation
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Plate replication
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PCR purification
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High-throughput screening
To operate the BioCel, you should be familiar with the operating
procedures in this guide as well as the guides for the devices installed
on your BioCel.
Basic BioCel
components Every BioCel includes:
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A frame
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A table
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A robotic arm
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A controlling computer, a monitor, a keyboard, and a mouse
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A main power panel and electrical supply circuits
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Communication hubs and cables
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A Bio I/O console for managing sensor information
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One or more uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs)
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An AC/DC converter (DC power supply)
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An air system that includes a main air panel, pressure regulators, an
air filter, and air lines
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VWorks software
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Software for each device
Related topics
For information about... See...
BioCel features
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“BioCel 1200 external features” on
page 17
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“BioCel 1600 and 1800 external
features” on page 18
BioCel specifications “BioCel specifications” on page 15
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