Aspirate Task Parameters - Agilent Technologies Bravo Platform User Manual

Aspirate task parameters

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Parameter description
Bravo Platform User Guide
The Aspirate task draws liquid from a microplate or reservoir. This topic describes
the task parameters.
To run the Aspirate task, see
page 100.
The Aspirate task has the following parameters.
Parameter
Volume (µL)
Pre-aspirate volume (µL)
Post-aspirate volume (µL)
Liquid class
Distance from well bottom
(0–100 mm)
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Description
The volume of liquid to be drawn into each pipette
tip.
The volume of air to be drawn before the pipette
tips enter the liquid.
The volume of air to be drawn after the liquid is
drawn.
The pipetting speed and accuracy.
IMPORTANT
To ensure consistent pipetting,
always select a liquid class for liquid-handling
tasks.
The distance between the end of the pipette tips
and the well bottoms during the Aspirate task.
If you specify dynamic tip extension, this is the
distance at the end of the Aspirate task.
IMPORTANT
The labware definition must be
accurate and the teachpoint must be precise in
order for the system to position the tips at the
correct distance from the well bottom.)

Aspirate task parameters

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