Magnis and Magnis Dx NGS Prep System User Guide
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Running Auto-Teaching and Teach-Point Verification
Run auto-teaching
Auto-teaching is a process in which
the system locates and records the positions of markers
(called teach points) printed on the empty deck, ensuring that, during a protocol, the micropipettor
is accurately aligned with the tubes or wells at each deck position.
1
Before you start, make sure that the tube holder lids are closed and all tip boxes, strip tubes,
and plates have been removed from the deck.
2
From the Home screen, press
Settings
.
The
3
On the Settings screen, press
Auto Teaching
.
The
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Auto Teach screen
4
Press
Start
.
A message box opens asking you to confirm that the tube holder lids are closed and all
plasticware has been removed from the deck.
5
Press
OK
to continue.
The system initiates auto-teaching.
6
When prompted on the touchscreen for a micropipettor tip, open the instrument door and add
a tip to the micropipettor at the indicated barrel position. Leaving the door open, press
Next
to
continue.
NOTE
At particular points during the auto-teaching process, the system prompts you
to add tips to the micropipettor and to place (and then later remove) a tip box
on the instrument deck.
