ASSURANCE
GDS®
PPMX
USER
MANUAL
15
Alignment
Protocol
Run
the
Alignment
Protocol
to
ensure
proper
alignment
of
the
PPMX.
It
is
only
necessary
to
run
this
protocol
when
setting
up
the
instrument
for
the
first
time
after
a
move
or
if
an
alignment
issue
is
suspected.
1
Pass
the
end
of
the
alignment
cable
cord
with
pre
‐
wired
connector
through
the
outlet
at
the
back
of
the
PPMX.
Be
sure
to
go
under
the
lead
screw
to
allow
for
the
full
range
of
motion.
2
The
connector
is
labeled
BOTTOM
because
it
connects
to
the
bottom
set
of
green
input/output
ports
on
the
rear
panel
of
the
PPMX.
Make
the
connection.
3
The
clips
to
secure
the
tip
racks
on
the
tray
can
interfere
with
the
alignment.
Ensure
that
the
clips
(
)
are
positioned
as
shown
in
the
diagram
below,
and
that
the
thumbscrews
have
been
tightened.
4
Close
the
rotating
cover.
5
The
tablet
starts
TRILUTION
micro
automatically
on
power
up.
If
using
a
laptop,
double
click
the
TRILUTION
micro
icon
to
start
the
software.
6
Select
Run/manage
protocols
.
Ignore
the
“Create
protocol”
and
“Start
utility”
bars.
7
Select
Run
a
protocol
.
8
Select
Alignment
Protocol
and
then
select
Next
.
9
The
Scanning
dialog
appears
while
the
software
checks
that
the
PPMX
is
connected.
If
connected,
the
software
goes
to
the
next
screen.
If
not
connected,
a
message
will
appear
suggesting
possible
solutions.
10
Select
Skip
setup
on
Labware
setup
guide.
11
Select
Run
protocol
.
12
Wait
approximately
3
min
while
the
Alignment
Protocol
runs.
13
A
notification
appears
when
the
Alignment
Protocol
is
complete.
