Biotek 405 LS, Operator'S Manual

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Adjust Utility | 109
The Adjust Utility puts the plate in its run position and lets you position the plate
in relation to the manifold. You can:
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Raise or lower the manifold in the Z-axis, to determine the optimal dispense or aspirate
height, for example. The default positions are based on the plate type.
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Position the tubes in the X and Y axes by moving the plate carrier. The default position is
the center of the well, 0 steps:
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Move the carrier left or right in the X-axis. Negative offsets move left of center;
positive offsets are right of center.
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Move the carrier forward and back in the Y-axis. Negative offsets move the plate
backward from center; positive offsets place the plate forward of center.
Warning : The Adjust Utility does not have limits to protect you from making bad
choices. It is possible to identify dispense positions that miss the wells, for example. If
incorrect values are defined in the protocol, you'll have a big mess on your hands.
Positional Limits:
The allowable ranges for positioning the devices for operation:
X Y Z
Washer -60 to 60 steps
2.74 mm offset
-40 to 40
2.96 mm offset
1 to 210 steps
26.68 mm max
Run the Adjust Utility (Using the Keypad)
This page describes how to run the Adjust Utility using the keypad rather than the
LHC. Find LHC instructions in the Help system.
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Learn about the Adjust Utility on previous page.
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Keep in mind the positional limits of the devices during operation.
1. Place a microplate on the carrier.
2. Select
UTILS
at the main menu and then select
ADJST
.
3. Select the PLATE TYPE. Only valid options for the installed hardware are
presented for selection.
5. Select a run position. Only one position may be viewed at a time.
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for the Washer choose ASPIR (aspiration) or DISP (dispense) depending on which
tubes you are measuring offsets for;
6. At the AXIS screen, choose an axis, Z, X or Y. The top line of the display
indicates which axis is active, and the offset position of that axis:
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