Vspin Description - Agilent Technologies Velocity11 VSpin User Manual

6 Chapter 2: VSpin Overview
VSpin User Guide

VSpin Description

Introduction
Optional VSpin
Access or Access2
The VSpin is a microplate centrifuge that is intended to be integrated
with a robotic lab automation system such as the Velocity11
is not designed for manual use, and using it in this manner is not
recommended.
The VSpin has two buckets, each capable of carrying a single
microplate, filter plate, or lidded microplate.
The microplates in the two buckets must be balanced to within 10 grams
of each other. You can either pair one sample plate with another of
equal weight, or you can pair a sample plate with a balance plate that
has been equally weighted with water.
For more information about balancing the plates in the buckets, see
"Starting a Spin" on page 58.
Not all robots can access the VSpin directly. For example, a crane style
robot can pick and place plates vertically, but cannot move a plate
horizontally through the VSpin door.
To allow plate placement by these robots, the VSpin can be paired with
the Velocity11 Access
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loaders that each have a plate stage and a gripper. After your robot
places a plate onto the Access or Access2 plate stage, the gripper picks
up the plate and moves it into the VSpin.
For more information, see the Access User Guide or the Access2 User
Guide.
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