Thermo Scientific TriPlus RSH, Руководство пользователя

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Getting Familiar with Your TriPlus RSH
Definition of Terms, Naming Conventions, and Start Screen Icons
Thermo Scientific TriPlus RSH User Guide 5
• Method — Defines how the samples are processed. The elements of a method are a cycle,
a syringe, and a parameter list. Methods have names with up to eight characters and can
be edited, copied, and deleted.
• Method Parameters — Associated with the cycle operations. User-assigned parameter
values define how a processing operation is performed. A zero parameter value will disable
a cycle operation. Cycle parameters are application-specific.
• Objects — Data structures describing the properties of physical modules, such as Tray
Holder, Agitator, Motors, and so on.
• Module Type — Unique identification of a module, defines the machine object
description of the combining device.
• Module ID — Unique identification of a module.
• Tray Holder — Holds one or more trays. Each tray holder has a reference position (X-,
Y-, Z-coordinates), that defines its location. A tray holder is a passive module.
• Slot — The physical place where a Tray can be positioned in the Tray Holder.
• Sample Tray — Generic term. A tray can be a rack for holding vials, or a well plate for
deepwell plates, or microtiter plates. A tray holds multiple samples.
Trays are defined by designating the tray type, and the Tray Holder. Tray names are used
to identify the sample source within a Job.
• Well Plate — A generic term used for all types of well plates. The most common well
Plates are deepwell plates, or microtiter plates.
The well plates have a standardized footprint. The tray holder drawers are designed to
accept well plates. Passive tray holders for the TriPlus RSH have three slots, each one
designed with the footprint dimensions of a Well Plate.
• Tray Type — Generic term. A Tray Type can be a Tray for vials or a plate for well plates.
A Tray Type defines the pattern and sampling sequence of sample locations within a Tray.
• Vial Type — The physical dimensions of a Vial and parameters required for automation,
such as Needle Penetration Depth or Penetration Speed, are described by the various item
parameters of the Vial Type.
• Cap Type — Describes the material of the vial cap, which in turn determines whether or
not a vial can be transported.
• Needle Guide Type — Selectable parameter in the software class Tools . Selects the
required tool that is mounted to the Lower Needle Guide of the tool. For example, you
can select the large magnetic ring for transporting 10/20 mL vials or the Foil Cutter for
use with sealed Well Plate.
• Stack — A passive Tray Holder with a drawer system. It is not temperature controllable.
• Temperature Controlled Drawer — An active Tray Holder with drawer system. It is
temperature controllable.