What System Configurations Are Supported; Manual Operation - Labcyte Echo 520 User Manual

1.4

What system configurations are supported?

The Echo liquid handler can be used in a manual configuration or in several
levels of automated, system integrated configurations. This section explores
the following operating modes:
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The server/client architecture allows multiple client computers/programs to
connect to an Echo liquid handler at the same time. Read
considerations" on page 1-23
disadvantages of multiple-client operation.

1.4.1 Manual operation

Manual operation leaves control of every step to the operator:
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Figure 1.13 Manual operation.
Manual operation is also used when performing the following functions:
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For more information about manual operation, read Chapter 4.
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Manual mode
Software-driven mode
Modular workstation mode
Small cell mode
Fully automated mode
Note: The software comes with a static IP address (192.168.1.1).
If this IP address is not available, or if you are installing more than one
Echo liquid handler on a network, use the Echo Admin Client (on the
Echo Server 2.4 disk) to change the IP address.
Defining new fluid transfer protocols or new destination microplates
Executing a fluid transfer protocol
Loading and unloading both source and destination microplates
Monitoring status
Defining new destination microplates
Defining new fluid transfer protocols
Performing periodic maintenance and calibration
for a discussion of the advantages and
"Multi-client