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Precautions; Directives; and Safety Symbols.
Chapter 1 Introduction: Updated Package Contents and Optional
Accessories lists. Chapter 2 Installation: Added "Configure for 50-Plate
Stacks." Chapter 5 Instrument Qualification: Removed IQ Checklists.
Moved the Software Data Sheets to the individual instrument-specific PDF
files. Chapter 6 Error Codes: Removed error code tables for MicroFlo and
EL406 Interface Software, and Gen5/KC4 Function Call Errors.
S 11/2010 Added instructions for installing and operating the BioStack with the
Synergy H1 reader. Emphasized the importance of orienting microplates in
the input stack to match the expected placement of well A1 on the
interfacing instrument's plate carrier.
T 8/2011 Added instructions for installing/operating the BioStack with the Eon,
Epoch.
U 3/2012 Added instructions for installing and operating the BioStack with the 405
TS. Added references to the 10-plate stacks.
V 6/2012 Added support for BIOSTACK3WR (for liquid handlers). Removed
references to BioStack2. Added 'Service' and 'Accessories' hazard
warnings. Added 'Spare Parts' precaution. Changed all references from
claw/gripper to gripper. Added Wrist Angle Setting Requirement and Dip
switch Settings content. Revised descriptions of the microplate
requirements. Replaced former Appendix B, Microplate Stack
Adjustment/Configuration for Half-Height Plates with section in
Troubleshooting chapter: Adjust Stack Dogs. Updated error codes and
added Troubleshooting guidelines to the same chapter. Omitted former
Appendix C, Information for External Developers, as it was obsolete.
Updated format and text styles, replaced some drawings with photos.
Revised the liquid handler instrument-specific sections; conversely, the
reader instrument-specific PDFs are unchanged since the last revision. The
Nanoquot instrument-specific section has been omitted.
W 7/2012 Added support for BioStack3 for readers and for controlling both BioStack
models using Gen5 alone (i.e. BioStack PC Control Software is no longer
needed for the readers). Consolidated the Integration Kits when applicable,
i.e. universal aligning base plates support both BioStack models. Removed
references to obsolete aligning base plate in instrument-specific
instructions. Added units to the barcode label graphic.
X 4/2013 Added instructions for installing and operating the BioStack with the
Cytation 3. Corrected or improved content based on suggestions from field
staff, including deleting the statement that barcode labels can be purchased
from BioTek. Added references to the rubber band that secures the
BioStack3's wrist during shipping. Recommended using rubber bands to
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