Glossary - BRAND Liquid Handling Station Operator's Manual

1.4 Glossary

A
Adapters
Adapters are used to compensate for height differences between the positions equipped
with different types of labware. This achieves shorter distances and faster execution of
the method. There can be height adapters, tip adapters, microtube, or PCR racks. An
overview of all the adapters available can be found in the section "Ordering data" under
"Accessories".
C
Command
Indicates a single sequence step in the program sequence of a method. In the operating
software, there are four different commands available: Transfer, Wait, Mix, and Break
commands.
D
Destination
Labware or destination container into which the liquid is transferred from another con-
tainer (the source).
Destination well
Individual well in a labware that has been defined as the destination.
F
Filling volume
Maximum volume available in a labware or an individual well for filling with liquid.
G
Graphical view
Area in the software that graphically represents the Work Table (with selected labware,
filling, etc.).
L
Labware
Collective term for microplates, PCR plates, deep-well plates, inserts, tube racks, tubes,
tips and the waste box that can all be used with the Liquid Handling Station.
Liquid End
Single- or 8-channel pipetting module that is connected to the motor control unit to
carry out liquid transfers with the Liquid Handling Station.
M
Method
Sequence consisting of naming the file, equipping of the Work Table, definition of the
command and execution of the method. A more detailed explanation of the term "Me-
thod" can be found in the chapter "Structure of methods".
Minimum immersion depth
Distance from the lower end of the tip to the surface of the liquid. This distance ensures
correct aspiration of liquid and avoids problems such as the accidental aspiration of air.
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