Plate Lid Definition Files - Biotek BioStack 4 Operator's Manual

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Plate Lid Definition Files

To distinguish between a microplate and its lid, the BioStack must know the precise
dimensions of each. BioTek provides plate lid definition files for the most popular
microplate types. You must create your own plate lid definition files for plate types
not provided.
Essential Information:
Gen5 defines the plate lid's dimensions in its
plate type record always informs the protocol/experiment of the defined
dimensions. You may need to add lid dimensions to an existing plate type file or
create a new record.
The liquid handlers do not support a plate type database, so the Plate Lid
Definition files are stand-alone, i.e., there is no connection between the plate type
and the plate lid file.
When running the liquid handlers, be aware that a
file is attached to the protocol when it's selected. The copy no longer refers to, nor
retains a tie to the selected lid definition file. In other words, if the Plate Lid
Definition file is subsequently changed, the changes will not be applied to the copy
of the file attached to your protocol. You must edit the protocol and reselect the
Plate Lid Definition file to apply any changes.
To create your own Plate Lid Definition file:
LHC
Select Tools>Lid
Definition.
1. the lid definition or plate type file that most closely matches your labware.
Open
2. Use calipers to measure your plate and lid dimensions.
3. Overwrite the values in the selected file, retaining the advanced default settings.
4. " " the file, giving it a unique name.
Save as
Note: Liquid Handlers with Keypads: You must control the instruments using LHC software
to process plates with lids.
Import Plate Lid Definition files: You can share files with other users or obtain them
from BioTek and transfer them to your system. Review instructions provided with your
software or instrument.
BioStack™ Microplate Stacker
Gen5/Gen5 TS
Select
System>Plate
Types.
Plate Type Database
of the Plate Lid Definition
copy
Touch Screen
Select Instrument>Next>BioStack
press Lid Definitions.
record. The current
and