Molecular Devices FLIPR Tetra, User Manual

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FLIPR
®
Tetra High Throughput Cellular Screening System User Guide
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metal tip block. Alternatively, 384- and 1536-well pin tool heads
have replaceable pin tools.
• Tip and pin washer: Each instrument includes a washer which
can be used to wash tips or pins between fluid transfers. The
washer consists of two parts—a washer control module and a
wash reservoir. Installed on the right side of the instrument, the
washer control module consists of 2 peristaltic pumps, flow
sensors, and control valves. These components connect to the
wash reservoir located in position 5 of the system stage.
• TETRAcycler
™
: An optional plate handler is available that is
capable of moving plates from a location outside of the
instrument to any of the first four stage positions and vice
versa. The second component of the TETRAcycler is an
automated door system that allows plates to be exchanged
while an assay is in progress.