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Maxprep™ Liquid Handler | TM509 | Revised 1/19
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Introduction
1.1 Maxprep™ Liquid Handler
The Maxprep™ Liquid Handler provides automated methods for preprocessing of samples
prior to nucleic acid purification on the Maxwell
®
RSC and Maxwell
®
RSC 48 Instruments for a
range of research sample types. In addition, the Maxprep™ Liquid Handler provides a variety
of post-processing automated methods for handling and analysis of eluted nucleic acids. The
Maxprep™ Liquid Handler is designed for use by laboratory professionals. Up to 48 samples
can be prepared in a single preprocessing run.
The instrument is controlled through a graphical user interface running on a PC. The Maxprep™
Liquid Handler has the ability to record and report sample tracking and method run data. The
included automated and manual bar code readers can be used with the Maxprep™ Liquid
Handler to capture bar code information for samples and reagents. The Maxprep™ Liquid
Handler provides reports of the data gathered for instrument operations; reports can be printed
and exported to a storage location or a USB drive for transfer to a separate computer. Sample
tracking and run-specific information can also be tracked in the Promega Portal software to
facilitate information transfer between the Maxprep™ Liquid Handler and the Maxwell
®
RSC
and Maxwell
®
RSC 48 Instruments. Reports of information contained within the Promega Portal
software can be generated using the separate Portal Access reporting software (see Technical
Manual #TM549).
To start a run, select the appropriate method and follow the instrument setup instructions
displayed by the user interface including scanning or entering sample bar code information.
For preprocessing methods, the Maxprep™ Liquid Handler prepares the samples for addition
to Maxwell
®
RSC cartridges, adds samples to the cartridges, adds elution buffer to the elution
tubes, and transfers plungers to the Maxwell
®
deck trays. The deck trays containing prepared
cartridges are manually transferred to the appropriate Maxwell
®
instrument(s) for the purification
run where sample tracking information that was entered can be retrieved from the Promega
Portal software. For post-processing methods, the Maxprep™ Liquid Handler can start with
samples in Maxwell
®
deck trays or other labware options for a variety of handling and analysis
methods. Training on the use of the Maxprep™ Liquid Handler is provided during installation
(see Section 9.2, Warranty and Service Agreement Options).
Summary of Contents for Maxprep AS9100
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