Define The Dispense Position - Molecular Devices MultiWash+ User Manual

Define the Dispense Position

The dispense position defines the horizontal position of the microplate below the manifold
needles.
For washing, the dispense needle is placed above the microplate well. The aspiration needle
aspirates overflow to prevent spillage into adjacent wells.
Figure 7-38: Dispense position
You can define the dispense position by editing the offset value, or by using the "teach-in"
method.
Figure 7-39: The Dispense Position prompt
Table 7-29: Actions of Control Panel Buttons
Button
On the left
On the right
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Action
Press this button to end the process and return to Define Plate without saving any
changes. See Defining a Microplate Type on page
Press this button to move the microplate to the currently saved dispense position
and switch to "teach-in" mode. See
Press this button to increase the offset value by 0.1 mm to a maximum of 5.0 mm.
Press this button to decrease the offset value by 0.1 mm to a minimum of –5.0 mm.
Press this button to accept the displayed offset value and then define the dispense
height for a Bottom wash. See
Chapter 7: Defining a Microplate Type
77.
Teach-In the Dispense Position on page
Define the Bottom Dispense Height on page
108.
109.
107