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Chapter 7: Defining a Microplate Type
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Select the Format of the Microplate Type
You can select the 8-strip , 12-strip , or 16-strip format for the microplate type. The strip
formats correspond to the number of channels in the manifold.
The standard 8-channel manifold works with 96-well plates in portrait orientation.
The optional 12-channel manifold works with 96-well plates in landscape orientation.
The optional 16-channel manifold works with 384-well plates in portrait orientation.
Figure 7-5: The Plate Format prompt
Button Action
On the left
Press this button to return to the previous step. See Confirm or Change the Name of
the Microplate Type on page 81 .
On the right
Press this button to end the process and return to Define Plate without saving any
changes. See Defining a Microplate Type on page 77 .
Press this button to scroll forward through the microplate formats: 8-strip , 12-strip ,
or 16-strip
Press this button to scroll backward through the microplate formats: 16-strip , 12-
strip , or 8-strip
Press this button to confirm the format and then define the well shape for the
microplate type. See
Select the Well Shape of the Microplate Type on page 84 .
Table 7-6: Actions of Control Panel Buttons