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Chapter 7: Defining a Microplate Type
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Define the Second Side for Crosswise Aspiration
This option is available only for flat-bottom microplates with crosswise aspiration enabled.
This option defines the position of the microplate for the second step of a crosswise
aspiration. Molecular Devices recommends that you place the aspiration needle close to the
edge that is opposite from the first aspiration position.
Figure 7-32: The second side for crosswise aspiration
You can define the second side for crosswise aspiration by editing the offset value, or by
using the "teach-in" method.
Figure 7-33: The Side Position Rear prompt
Button Action
On the left
Press this button to end the process and return to Define Plate without saving any
changes. See Defining a Microplate Type on page 77 .
On the right
Press this button to move the microplate to the currently saved second side position
and switch to "teach-in" mode. See
Teach-In the Second Side for Crosswise
Aspiration on page 104 .
Press this button to increase the offset value by 0.1 mm to a maximum of 5.0 mm.
Press this button to decrease the offset value by 0.1 mm to a minimum of –5.0 mm.
Press this button to accept the displayed offset value and then define the aspiration
height. See
Define the Height for Aspiration on page 105 .
Table 7-25: Actions of Control Panel Buttons