Agilent Technologies BioCel 1200, User Manual

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Chapter 3: Preparing for a run
BioCel User Guide
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3. For each VSpin, if you are using the robot to load the counterweight,
make sure that the counterweight plate is on the correct platepad in
the correct orientation and that the VSpin is empty.
If you are manually loading a counterweight, make sure that the
counterweight is loaded in the VSpin according to the protocol you
will run, and that it is oriented correctly.
4. For each VStack, make sure that the stacker contains the plates
specified by the protocol and that the labware and plate name
displayed on the display panel match:
‹ The actual labware in the stacker
‹ The labware and plate name in the protocol
5. Make sure that the device air pressures regulators lie within the
following ranges:
To find the current incoming air pressure for the PlatePierce, open
the PlatePierce Diagnostics software.
6. For each VStack, open the VStack BioNet Diagnostics software to
check that the grip pressure is appropriate for the type of plates that
you are using.
For more information about adjusting the grip pressure, see the
VStack User Guide .
7. If your BioCel is equipped with environmental control, check that
environmental settings are within acceptable ranges for the run.
8. Close all doors.
!! DAMAGE HAZARD !!
If running a BioCel 1600 or 1800,
make sure that you move the computer monitor out of the way
as you close the overhead doors.
9. If the interlock override is on, put the key into the interlock override
keyhole in the power panel and turn it to the 12 o’clock position.
This disables the interlock override and stops the robot if the door is
opened.
Related topics
Device Air Pressure (psi) Air Pressure (MPa)
PlateLoc 87–90 0.60–0.62
VCode 85–90 0.56–0.62
VPrep 90–95 0.62–0.65
VStack 40–65 0.28–0.34
PlatePierce 75–80 0.65–0.55
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Workflow this procedure belongs
to “Workflow for preparing the BioCel for
a Run” on page 42