Power Calibration - Labcyte Echo 520 User Manual

5.4.2 Power calibration

Proper acoustic droplet ejection relies on a calibrated RF energy source.
Environmental temperature changes can affect the characteristics of the
Echo RF energy pulses. Power calibration is performed automatically by the
Echo liquid handler as part of each liquid transfer protocol.
Note: Normally a manual power calibration will not need to be
performed by a user. However, it can be useful during certain repair,
diagnostic, or recovery procedures. Perform power calibration only as
directed by Labcyte personnel.
If manual power calibration is required, use the following procedure:
1. On the C
ALIBRATION
section.
The C P
ALIBRATE OWER
Figure 5.44 Calibrate Power dialog box reporting current values
Reference
 Amp: The A
MP
 Pulse Energy: The P
energy value.
tab, click the C
ALIBRATE
dialog box will open.
field displays the reference tone burst amplitude.
E field displays the reference pulse
ULSE NERGY
button in the P
OWER
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