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The Configuration tab
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A plate list of plate identifiers and, optionally, dilutions
Each identifier (and dilution) in the list is assigned to each of the plates in turn as they
are measured. You can enter a plate list by hand or import it from a file.
See
Using an external source for plate identifiers
, page 42, for details.
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A barcode reader
The barcode reader can be used to read identifiers and, depending on the setup,
dilutions directly from a barcode on the plate to enter identifiers/dilutions manually or in
combination with a plate list.
See Using a barcode reader for plate identifiers , page 41, for details.
Manually entered plate identifiers
To set up a batch to use manually entered plate identifiers and, where relevant, dilutions:
1. Press
to display the Configuration tab:
2. If the new batch is based on an existing batch, there will be a set of Parent Batch
controls below the Plate List controls. If the parent batch did not use manually entered
plate identifiers, uncheck the Parent Batch check box(es) – see
The Configuration tab ,
page 35, for details.
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