Biotek MicroFlo select, Operator'S Manual

Page: 69 / 130

Define the Plate Type and Plate Map
|
51
MicroFlo Select Microplate Dispenser
Define the Plate Type and Plate Map
1. At the main menu select uPlate with the Softkey.
The two-line display changes to show a representation of the current plate
type’s columns in the top line. The display shows each column as a filled or
empty square; empty columns will not be dispensed to. The current plate type
is shown in the right corner of the second line. The left corner of the second line
shows the range of columns, beginning with the currently selected column.
To change the plate type:
2. Repeatedly press the Softkey under the plate type (in the far right corner of the
display) to scroll through the available options. Hold the Shift key while
pressing the button to reverse direction.
Press the Clear button once to empty all the columns. Press it again to fill all the
columns. This is useful when you want to dispense to only a couple columns.
To change the plate map:
3.

Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the column you want to define.
The cursor underlines the currently selected column and its number is shown
in the display. In the example above, column 2 is currently selected.
4. Press the Options key to toggle between filling the column or not. When the
image of the column in the display is filled it will be dispensed to. Conversely,
when the column image is blank or unfilled, the column will not be dispensed
to.
5. Press Main Menu to save the settings and run a dispense. 0.
About Plate Types and Plate Maps
The MicroFlo stores the details required to process more than a dozen Plate Types ,
including a test tube rack (optional accessory). The optimal dispense height and horizontal
position are defined onboard for each plate type. The MicroFlo permits adjustments to
these values when necessary for special situations. For general use, the predefined
parameters allow instant dispensing to all plate types.
           
—
Column: 02 . . 12 96
