TANBead Maelstrom 8 Autostage, User Manual

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To edit the protocols in your computer
User can edit the protocols in an Excel file.
Procedure:
1. Connect the M8-H with a computer by using transmission cable.
2. The program files (“01.csv”) are located in the folder of the M8-H.
3. Open the program file in Excel.
4. Edit and save the file in CSV format.
NOTE: To create a new program, copy and paste one of the files and rename it in
numbers (1-50).
The Layout of programming protocols in an Excel file
Program name:
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The program name is stored in A1 field of the spreadsheet.
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Maximum 14 characters
Well capacity:
The volume in the well.
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Input value from 50-1500 (μ).
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The moving range of the spin tips will be optimized based on this volume.
NOTE: Must input value for each well.
Step:
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User can set maximum 40 steps in one program.
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Please refer to the manuals of the reagents for detailed operation descriptions.