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Learning to Create Methods for the Biomek® 3000
Beckman Coulter, Inc.
2.5
Configuring a Move Labware Step
If your instrument configuration does not include a
gripper tool, you cannot move labware; continue to
Section 2.6,
The
Move Labware
step automatically changes tools to
the gripper tool and moves labware from one position on
the Biomek 3000 instrument deck to another position.
Move Labware
can also be used to remove labware
from the deck by placing it in an appropriate disposal
position, or to an external hardware device without
halting the Biomek 3000 instrument or the method.
Note:
Biomek Software User’s Manual,
To configure the
Move Labware
step to move your
Dest1
labware at position P6 to another deck position:
1. Insert a
Move Labware
step into the Method View.
2. In
Move labware from
, select
P4
from the drop-down menu.
3. In
Move labware
to
, select
P6
from the drop-down menu. The main editor
should now look like Figure 2-11.
Figure 2-11. Configured Move Labware step
The
Move Labware
step configuration is complete. Now move on to Section 2.6,
, to learn how long the method will take to run.
Gripper Tool
The gripper tool is a
specialized tool that is
loaded onto the head
assembly and allows
the Biomek 3000
workstation to grasp and
move labware around
the Biomek 3000 deck.
Refer to the