Agilent Technologies Bravo Platform User Manual page 23

1 Introduction
Liquid-handling heads
IMPORTANT
Serial dilution capabilities
Controlling the liquid-handling head
Related information
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The microplate compatibility and maximum volume for a given head is dependent on
the pipette tip, for example, the ST 70 µL tip is not compatible with a 1536-well
microplate. For more details on the tips available for each type of head, go to
www.agilent.com/en-us/products/automation-solutions/automated-liquid-handling/
disposable-pipette-tips.
Figure
384-well disposable-tip head
You can use the 96- and 384-barrel heads for serial dilution tasks to dispense fluid into
single columns or single rows of a microplate. You do not need to change heads during
the task.
Note: When using the disposable-tip heads in serial-dilution mode, certain deck
locations are not accessible. For more details on serial dilution, see the
Automation Control User
You use the VWorks software to control the disposable-tip heads and pin tools for
performing such tasks as:
•
Calibrating volumes
•
Controlling pipette speed
•
Enabling tip touching
•
Enabling dynamic tip extension and retraction
For more information about...
Serial dilution
Retainer pin
Pipette barrel
Tip box stripper pins
Guide.
See...
VWorks Automation Control User Guide
http://
VWorks
Bravo Platform User Guide