Running a protocol
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Additionally, a Pause/Abort button is available for the balance of the
run. If you want to quit the run, you must click this button to leave the
run before completion – you cannot exit by clicking the X in the upper
right corner of the window.
Note
A run can be paused by either using the Pause/Abort button or
staying in the Waiting on operator state. Pausing for long periods
during a run is not recommended. If the USB connection to the
Multidrop Pico dispenser is lost, the protocol cannot be resumed.
Various PC settings can influence how quickly an idle PC will
disconnect from hardware.
Click Pause/Abort to pause or abort the run while dispensing is
occurring. After you click Pause/Abort, click Resume to proceed with
the just-paused run (below left) or Abort to terminate it.
When appropriate, additional options will be offered.
Show Plate will move the plate to where it can be examined by the
operator. Resume will return the plate to the dispense area and continue
dispensing.
Cancel Fluids allows un-dispensed fluid to be re-planned using a new
cassette. This may be used if an incorrect fluid has been loaded into the
cassette.
Warning status messages may be displayed for both Show Plate and
Cancel Fluids.
The current plate is displayed in the Well plate grid. However, the tools
and functions of the Main Operating Window are not available.
Nevertheless, you can move your cursor over the wells on the monitor
screen to see the well summary information. Once dispensing begins
the Well plate grid shows the dispense progress as fluids are dispensed
into the wells.
Pause/Abort
Well plate grid
display
