Agilent Technologies Bravo Platform User Manual page 48

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Bravo Platform User Guide
Make sure the disposable tip is an Agilent tip and is the same type that you specified
as the Teaching tip type in the profile.
3
Click the Jog/Teach tab.
4
In the Location list, select the deck location. If you are setting up the first
teachpoint, select location 1, 4, or 7.
Note: The teachpoint coordinates for the selected location are displayed under the
Location list.
5
Set the Approach height above teachpoint to a safe distance, such as 20 mm, and
then click Approach.
6
Use the Jog Axes controls to move the liquid-handling head to the correct
teachpoint as follows:
Aspirate
+W
Dispense
-W
Jogging the head down too far will damage the tip. Be careful not to jog the head
down too far.
When jogging down in the z-axis, a warning might appear stating that you are about
to exceed the set teachpoint, which could cause a crash. Before you click OK, verify
that enough space remains to continue jogging down.
a
Jog the head down (z-axis) until the A1 tip is approximately 2 mm above the
platepad.
Reduce the increment value when the tip gets close to the deck.
b
Jog the head in 0.05 mm increments in the x and y directions, until the tip is
positioned directly above the crosshair mark on the platepad.
2 Setting up the Bravo Platform
Setting teachpoints
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