
USG-CUS-059 Rev05
MassARRAY® Nanodispenser RS1000 v2.1 User Guide
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Chapter 2
Dispensing to SpectroCHIP Arrays
Dispensing Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Desalting the Analyte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Instrument start up and shut down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Pre-run checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Setting up the dispensing run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Microtiter plate checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Setting up the instrument deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Starting the dispensing run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Dispensing run activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Clearing the instrument deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Accessing dispense volume data from previous runs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
2.1 Dispensing Overview
Table 2.1 Dispensing Workflow
Step
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1. Desalt the analyte.
2. Turn on the Nanodispenser RS1000 and log on.
3. Pre-run checks:
• Confirm that the daily maintenance procedures have been completed.
• Check the supply and waste tank status.
• Perform pin priming (optional).
4. Setup the dispensing run in the software:
• Load a method.
• Select setup parameters.
• Select cleaning parameters.
• Select aspirate/dispense parameters.
5. Microtiter plate checks
• Check resin and liquid levels.
• Determine the aspirate offset
6. Set up the instrument deck.
• Fill the calibrant reservoir.
• Load the microtiter plates.
• Load the SpectroCHIP Arrays.
7. Start the dispensing run.
8. Clear the instrument deck.
• Remove the SpectroCHIP Arrays.
• Remove the microtiter plates.