15
Glossary
Extended Capacity
The Twister with the Expansion Kit has a capacity of up to 80 microplates without lids, or
up to 60 microplates with lids. Toppers can be used on the microplates without lids. This
configuration uses 5 racks (4 Input Racks and one Output Rack).
Lid
A flat cover placed on top of a microplate to prevent evaporation and/or contamination of
the samples in the plate. Twister can process plates with a lid on each plate or with a lid
only on the top plate in the stack.
F
When using a lid only on the top plate, the lower plates in the stack are protected by
the plate above them.
Rotary Home
The Twister arm's furthest position of travel in a clockwise direction.
Standard Capacity
The standard capacity of the Twister is up to 20 microplates without lids, or up to 15
plates with lids. A topper can be used on the stack of 20 microplates. This configuration
uses 2 storage racks (one Input Rack and one Output Rack).
Storage Rack
An aluminum rack used to store microplates.
Topper
A lid or an empty microplate placed on the top of a stack of microplates to prevent
evaporation and/or contamination of the samples in the top plate.
F
When using a topper on the stack of microplates, the lower plates in the stack are
protected by the plate above them.
Vertical Home
The Twister arm's highest vertical position.
