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CHAPTER 2. BASICS
This chapter contains instructions for setting up, starting and shutting down the system. The
Phoenix HT
system creates experimental plates using screens contained in deep-well blocks and
protein samples.
The 96-syringe dispense head is used to transfer an 8x12 array of solutions simultaneously.
For protein crystallography, it is used for transferring a crystallization screen from a deep well
block into the reservoirs of an experimental plate.
The nano-dispenser aspirates from a single source location and dispenses a small volume to
many locations. For protein crystallography, it is used to aspirate protein from a sample tube
and dispense drops into the experimental plate.
For basic setup, starting, and shutting down procedures as well as status light usage, see:
“Appendix B. Facilities Layout and Cabling” on page 40
“2.1. System Power-On” on page 11
“2.2. Shutting Down the System” on page 12
“2.3. Running the System” on page 12
“2.4. Status Light Indicators” on page 12
“2.5. Using the Stop, Start, and Emergency Stop (EMO) Pushbuttons” on page 13
“2.6. Resetting the System after an Emergency Motor Off (EMO) Shutdown” on page 13
2.1. System Power-On
The power-up sequence for the
CrystalMation
Phoenix HT instrument follows:
1. Rock the power switch on the outside of the enclosure to the | position.
2. Power on the control laptop computer and log into Windows.
3. Power on the Phoenix HT base system using switch on the back.
4. Power on the Nano-Dispense Controller.
5. If applicable, power on the temperature controller.
6. Start the Rigaku Phoenix HT
software. (The Art Robbins’
Phoenix
software is automatically
started.)
7. Twist the red
Emergency Motor Off
(EMO) button to reset the system.
8. Push the lit green
Start
button to reset power.
9. Click the green
icon in the Phoenix HT
software to home the motors in the instrument.
When the motors are homed, the instrument is ready for processing.
