Running a protocol
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The upper portion shows a “status” display area, indicating Waiting on
Operator for plate and fluid preparation. There is also a progress circle
that lets you know how far along the protocol run is.
Additionally, a Pause/Abort button is available for the balance of the
run. If you want to quit the run, you must click this button to leave the
run before completion – you cannot exit by clicking the X in the upper
right corner of the window.
Note
A run can be paused by either using the Pause/Abort button or
staying in the Waiting on operator state. Pausing for long periods
during a run is not recommended. If the USB connection to the
Multidrop Pico dispenser is lost, the protocol cannot be resumed.
Various PC settings can influence how quickly an idle PC will
disconnect from hardware.
Click Pause/Abort to pause or abort the run while dispensing is
occurring. After you click Pause/Abort, click Resume to proceed with
the just-paused run (below left) or Abort to terminate it.
When appropriate, additional options will be offered.
Show Plate will move the plate to where it can be examined by the
operator. Resume will return the plate to the dispense area and continue
dispensing.
Cancel Fluids allows un-dispensed fluid to be re-planned using a new
cassette. This may be used if an incorrect fluid has been loaded into the
cassette.
Warning status messages may be displayed for both Show Plate and
Cancel Fluids.
Status area
Pause/Abort
