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Starting up and shutting down
Challenging microplate characteristics
Starting up and shutting down
Starting up the device
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Microplates that have the following characteristics might require additional setup time
to ensure repeatable performance for the BenchCel device:
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Microplate material. Although you can adjust the robot grip distance to compensate
for microplate flexibility, some microplates are too soft and tend to bend in the
robot grippers or become warped after thermal cycling. (for example, low-profile
polypropylene PCR microplates).
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Manufacturing variance. Gross variations in microplate dimensions can reduce
repeatability of secure gripping. In addition, because the BenchCel device uses
reflected light to sense microplate presence and orientation, variations in the
reflective properties of the microplates can affect optimal operation.
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Microplate design. Some microplates have special features specifically designed
for particular instruments but are not optimized for the BenchCel device.
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Thermal cycling effects. Microplates that have been through thermal cycling might
become warped.
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Tall labware. Especially tall tube racks and tip boxes that are taller than 65 mm
might pose challenges in the BenchCel device. Contact Agilent Technical Support
about acceptable tall labware.
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Extra long lid. Some microplates that have lids that extend past the microplate skirt
tend to pose challenges for the BenchCel device. Contact Technical Support for
guidance.
The following procedures describe how to start up and shut down the BenchCel
Microplate Handler when you are operating it as a standalone device. For instructions
on how to turn on and turn off the BenchCel Microplate Handler when it is integrated
into a workstation or system, see the workstation or system user documentation.
Do not touch the BenchCel Microplate Handler as you start the software. The robot
head moves when the device moves to home position.
To start up the BenchCel Microplate Handler:
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On the back side of the BenchCel Microplate Handler, press the power switch to the
on (I) position.
Every time you turn on the BenchCel Microplate Handler, the robot homes (the
robot is sent to the factory-defined home position for each axis of motion).
G5580A BenchCel Microplate Handler Quick Guide
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