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Chapter 14: Rearraying Processes
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Selecting the Head Options
To select the head options:
1. In the Head window, from the Select Head list, select the head to use for the rearraying
routine
2. Under Inoculation Heights (mm above well bottom), enter the distance in millimeters (mm)
above the bottom of the plate where the pins stop in the Source and Destination plate
wells.
3. Click Next to select a Sanitise profile.
Selecting the Sanitizing Options
To select the sanitize options:
1. In the Sanitise window, from the Sanitise Profile list, select the Sanitise profile to use for the
rearraying routine.
If the available profiles are not suitable for the rearraying routine, exit the rearraying
process and create a new Sanitise profile. See
Creating and Editing Sanitise Profiles on
page 33 .
2. Click Next to view the settings summary.
Viewing the Settings Summary
The Settings Summary window contains a full summary of the rearraying routine settings you
just configured.
Review the summary details to make sure that the settings and options are configured correctly
for the rearraying routine. If you must make changes, click Back until you return to the window
where the changes can be made.
To print the summary, click Print.
Click Next to change the head, as needed.
Changing the Picking Head
The Change Head window reminds you which picking head must be loaded, based on the
Setting Summary routine you configured, and provides you an opportunity to change the head if
needed.
The head is housed in a unique actuator system that permits easy exchange and set-up of the
head.
Although it is possible to manually move the actuator assembly, you should use the software to
safely move the actuator into position to remove or install the head.
WARNING! PINCH HAZARD.
The actuator assembly has moving parts that can
cause pinch injuries if it is moved manually. To prevent pinch injuries, use the software
Change Head process to safely move the actuator.
To change the picking head:
1. Click Move to Load Position to move the picking head arm to the loading position.
2. When the message displays, make sure that the bed is clear of obstructions and that the
door is closed, and then click OK to move the actuator into position near the front of the
instrument.
3. Open the front door.