System Overview; Front Panel - Labcyte Echo 525 User Manual

USER GUIDE | Echo® 525 Liquid Handler User Guide

System Overview

The topics below describe the front and back panel of the Echo 525 Liquid Handler.

Front Panel

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Back Panel
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Front Panel
This topic provides a brief description of the components located on the front panel of the Echo 525 Liquid Handler.
Figure 10: Echo 525 Liquid Handler front panel
Door: The door protects the operator from the moving mechanisms blocks stray light emitted by the barcode scanner
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lasers. For more information, see the
Air Intake Vent: The Echo uses fans to cool its internal components, therefore the air intake vent should be unobstructed.
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Status indicator lights: There are three status indicator lights on the front of the Echo Liquid Handler:
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Power (green): The Echo Liquid Handler is on and ready.
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Warning (yellow): A component is out of position or a parameter is out of range and may require attention.
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Fault (red): A problem has occurred that stops the current task and requires immediate attention.
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These status indicator lights are also provided on the back panel. For more information, see the
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LCD screen: The LCD screen on the front of the Echo Liquid Handler reports what the Echo Liquid Handler is doing or what
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operator action is required. This display is also provided on the back panel. For more information, see the
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Emergency motion off: The EMO (Emergency Motion Off) switch shuts down all mechanical Echo Liquid Handler activity.
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This switch is also available on the rear panel. For more information, see
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Door topic.
Status Indicator Lights
Emergency Motion Off Switch.
System Overview
LCD Screen
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