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QPix 420 Colony Picking System User Guide
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Setting Source Receptacle Options
To set source receptacle options:
1. In the Source window, from the Holder list, select the type of holder used to hold the source
receptacles on the instrument deck.
Tip: Source receptacles can only be placed in sequential positions.
2. From the Receptacle list, select the type of receptacle to use for the source. Only the
receptacles applicable for the holder display in this list.
The preview image displays a representation of the holder and receptacle.
3. In the Positions field, enter the number of receptacles to use for picking.
4. In the Offset field, enter the position of the first receptacle to be used for picking.
The preview image displays the defined locations of the receptacles.
Note: If you are using Validation barcodes, only one source receptacle shows, and
the Positions and Offset fields are not available.
5. In the Picking Depth Into Agar (mm) field, enter a value in millimeters to define the depth
that the pins are to be inserted in the agar for picking.
6. Select the Limit Max. Number of Features Per Position check box and then in the Max.
Number of Features Per Position field, enter a value for the maximum number of colonies
to pick from a single QTray or Petri dish.
Note: Setting a limit for the maximum number of colonies in the Source window
prevents selecting a maximum number in the Feature Selection window when
running the picking routine. See
Selecting Colonies for Picking on page 53 .
7. Click Next to view a summary of the settings.
Viewing the Settings Summary
The Settings Summary window contains a full summary of the picking routine settings you
configure.
Review the summary details to make sure that the settings and options are configured correctly
for the picking 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. See Changing the Picking Head on page 61 .