Am Aspirate Task Parameters - Agilent Technologies Bravo Platform User Manual

AM Aspirate task parameters

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Parameter description
Bravo Platform User Guide
This topic describes the task parameters for the AM Aspirate task, which is available
only for the Bravo 96AM Head.
The AM Aspirate task is designed for aspirating fluids through AssayMAP Bravo
cartridges that are mounted on the Bravo 96AM Head. In addition to the parameters
for the Aspirate task, the AM Aspirate task allows you to override the flow rate from
liquid class.
To run the AM Aspirate task from Diagnostics, see
Diagnostics" on page 100. To use the task in a protocol, see the
Control User Guide.
The AM Aspirate task has the following parameters.
Parameter
Volume (µL)
Pre-aspirate volume (µL)
Post-aspirate volume (µL)
Liquid class
Override aspirate flow rate
from liquid class
E Diagnostics quick reference

AM Aspirate task parameters

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Description
The volume of liquid to be drawn into each probe,
cartridge, or tip.
The volume of air to be drawn before the probes,
cartridges, or 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 option to override the aspirate velocity in the
specified liquid class. Selecting this option
enables you to specify a value for the aspirate
flow rate without changing the liquid class.
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