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Automated Program Mode: Aspirate & Dispense Settings:
Aspiration Step Parameters:
The following settings are available and adjustable for the aspiration steps:
• Position: Platform position (P1 – P4)
• Labware List: Select from which plate aspiration will occur (96 deep well
plate, reagent reservoir, etc.)
• Aspirate Volume (µL): The set volume for aspiration
• Liquid Type: Adjust aspiration rate by selecting a pre-programmed settings
(Water, alcohol, lysis buffer, magnetic beads, etc.)
• Air Gap Volume (µL): The volume of air aspirated after liquid aspiration
• Pre-Mix: Toggle to enable mixing of the reagent prior to aspiration
o Mix Volume (µL): The volume of the reagent that will be mixed prior to
complete aspiration
o Cycles: The # of pre-mix cycles performed prior to complete aspiration
• Deviation Value: Adjust the vertical positioning of the point of aspiration. This
feature does not require input if performing basic aspiration from the selected
Labware List.
• Column Aspirate: Toggle to enable column aspiration. Note: this feature is
only available when "Column Load" is toggled on in the Load Tips step (see
Figure 18).
Figure 19 Aspirate & Dispense Settings
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