Introduction - Caliper Life Sciences Twister II User Manual

Introduction

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Introduction
This manual explains the Twister II hardware, the Assay Engine
Twister II hardware, the Robot software, the Stack Storage
software, and the iLink PRO Storage software. This manual is
intended for systems using the Robot software in a system
controlled by either CLARA or iLink PRO automation control
software. If you are using iLink software, see the iLink User's
Manual for information on the Robot software.
The Twister II robot is used to move microplates and lids between
instruments in an automated system. The hardware descriptions,
Twister II maintenance, and Twister II troubleshooting procedures
are included in this manual.
The Caliper Life Sciences Robot software controls the robot,
stores all of the taught positions for the robot, and includes the VBA
code required to operate the Twister II with the automation control
software. This manual includes procedures for setting up the Robot
software (in both Standalone and Remote modes), teaching the
positions, recovering from errors, and troubleshooting the Robot
software.
The Stack Storage software is used with the CLARA automation
control software to configure materials in the Twister II storage
racks. This manual includes procedures for setting up the material
configuration and recovering from errors using the Stack Storage
software.
The iLink PRO Storage software is used with the iLink PRO
automation control software to configure the materials in the Twister
II storage racks. This manual includes the procedure for setting up
the initial material layout.
The Software Reference section of this manual includes
descriptions of all of the windows in the Robot software, the Robot
Teach Wizards, and the Stack Storage software. The iLink PRO
Storage software does not have any windows, it only displays the
rack graphics in the iLink PRO software.
P/N 113564 Rev. 2 Twister II Robot User's Manual Caliper Life Sciences, Inc.