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Filling and emptying the labware racks
G5580A BenchCel Microplate Handler Quick Guide
For example, if the BenchCel orientation-sensing feature is enabled, make sure the
A1 wells are oriented in the rack as specified.
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Depending on the rack model, the procedure can vary:
–
Front-load racks
. The rack can be installed on the BenchCel device or placed on
a flat, level surface.
–
Standard or top-load racks
. Place the rack on a flat, level surface.
For details on how to install or uninstall the racks, see
.
Filling a front-load rack
The doors on the front-load rack provide easy access for placing labware into the front
of a rack that is installed on a device.
Before you start:
If the rack is already installed on the BenchCel device, verify that the stack is in the
unloaded state, as follows:
To verify the stack is in the unloaded state:
1
In
BenchCel Diagnostics
, initialize the profile. See
Microplate Handler in Diagnostics” on page 21
.
2
In the
Controls
tab, click
Unload All
to unload all the stackers.
To place labware into a front-load rack:
1
On each side of the rack, slide the (
1
) door-release (black) buttons forward, while
pushing outward on the (
2
) thumb tabs. The (
3
) rack doors open.
Figure
Door mechanism on the front-load rack and opening the front-load rack
