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Table 37. Accela Open Autosampler glossary (Sheet 2 of 2)
Terms Description
PAL Object list If you add a PAL module (hardware) to an instrument, you must load
several objects into the firmware. These objects are collected in an
object list and stored in a file with the extension .pol.
Object lists are delivered together with object manager software and
are grouped into folders for the different kind of modules (for
example, syringes, tray holders, valve drives). The name of an object
list starts with the module part number with variants added (for
example, first or second stack). The name of the root folder includes
the revision which depends on the firmware version (for example,
object lists Rev. K for firmware 2.x and 3.x).
PAL Object Software to load a PAL object list to an instrument if a module
Manager (hardware module) has been added to the PAL System. In a special
mode, you can also use the Object Manager to create and maintain
object lists.
Stack A particular type of tray holder that is designed to hold microplates. A
six-drawer stack holds 12 standard microplates, two in each drawer.
A three-drawer stack holds six deep-well microplates, two in each
drawer.
Tray Holds multiple samples. Trays are defined by designating the tray type
(see below) and the tray holder. Tray names are used to identify the
sample source within an autosampler job.
Tray holder Holds one or more trays. Each tray holder has a reference position (x,
y, z coordinates) that defines its location.
Tray type The pattern and sampling sequence of sample locations within a tray.
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