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Chapter 7: Defining a Microplate Type
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Define the Center of the Well for Aspiration
This option is available only for round-bottom microplates. Molecular Devices recommends
positioning the aspiration needle in the center of the well for round-bottom microplates.
Figure 7-7: The center of a round-bottom microplate
You can define the center by editing the offset value, or by using the "teach-in" method.
Figure 7-8: The Center Position 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 center position and
switch to "teach-in" mode. See
Teach-In the Center of the Well for Aspiration on
page 86 .
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 87 .
Table 7-8: Actions of Control Panel Buttons