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BenchCel Microplate Handler User Guide
Changing the general settings
CAUTION
Be careful when changing the general settings. Changes in this tab will affect existing
protocols.
CAUTION
The changes are stored in the BenchCel flash memory. The changes you make to the
general settings will take affect any time you are using this BenchCel device
regardless of profile, protocol file, or device file.
To change general settings:
1
In
BenchCel Diagnostics
, click the
General Settings
tab.
2
In the
Stack Settings
area, type a new value for the parameter you want to change.
3
Select
Home robot after protocol run finishes
if you want the robot to return to its
home position after the protocol run is finished.
IMPORTANT
Home robot after protocol run finishes
applies to all BenchCel devices that are controlled
by the same computer running the VWorks software.
4
Optional
. To change the speed, click
Speed Settings.
for instructions.
5
Click
OK
to apply and save the new setting values.
Setting
Comment
Rack sensor threshold
The value above which a rack is considered present
at the rack-presence sensor.
Low pressure threshold
(psi)
The value at or below which the system will display
a low-pressure warning. The default factory setting
is 30 psi.
Note: If this value is too low, the device could drop
microplates without generating a low air-pressure
warning.
