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Installing the platepads
Before you start
IMPORTANT
Procedure
G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide
The Bravo deck has nine labware locations. A platepad or accessory is installed at each
of the nine locations to hold the labware in position. Several types of platepads are
available for the Bravo Platform: standard, tall, and short. Each platepad has a
crosshairs in one corner, which is used to set the pipettor teachpoint for the deck
location. The following figure shows a standard platepad.
Figure
Standard platepad with crosshairs (
Make sure you have the following:
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Platepad
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Flathead cap screw, M6 x 40 mm
Debris on the bottom surface of the platepad can prevent it from sitting level on the
deck. Ensure that the platepad is clean before you install it.
To install a platepad:
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With the crosshairs oriented toward the device rear, align the pins in the bottom of
the platepad with the holes on the deck.
Figure
Platepad crosshairs orientation on the Bravo deck (top view)
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Make sure the pins are inserted correctly and the accessory sits level on the deck.
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Secure the platepad to the deck using the screw provided.
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