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- Page 1 Opentrons Flex Liquid Handling Robot Quickstart Guide Opentrons Labworks Inc. August 2023...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
First Run – Connect to a Network or Computer – Install Software Updates – Attach Emergency Stop Pendant – Name Your Robot Additional Setup Information Additional Product Information – Maintenance and Cleaning – Warranty – Support – Regulatory Compliance OPENTRONS FLEX... -
Page 3: Product And Manufacturer Description
The Flex robot is the base of a modular system that includes pipettes, a labware gripper, on-deck modules, and labware — all of which you can swap out yourself. Flex is designed with a touchscreen so you can work with it directly at the lab bench, or you can control it from across your lab with the Opentrons App or our open-source APIs. -
Page 4: Product Elements
Product Elements Camera Status Light Touchscreen Frame Side Windows Gantry Deck Front Door Handle Caps On/Off Switch Side Covers IEC Power Inlet USB-A Ports Ports AUX-1, AUX-2, USB-B, Ethernet OPENTRONS FLEX... -
Page 5: Crate Contents
Dimensions: 87 cm W x 69 cm D x 84 cm H (about 34” x 27” x 33”) Operating space: Flex needs 20 cm (8”) of side and back clearance. Do not place the sides or back flush against a wall or another surface. - Page 6 (10) Spare deck slot screws (M4x8 mm flat head) (M4x10 mm socket head) (12) Spare deck clip screws (5) L-keys (M3x6 mm socket head) (12 mm hex, 1.5 mm hex, 2.5 mm hex, 3 mm hex, T10 Torx) OPENTRONS FLEX...
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Page 7: Unboxing
Unboxing Working with a partner, unboxing and assembly takes about 30 minutes to an hour. See the Installation and Relocation chapter in the Flex Instruction Manual for more information. Note: The Flex requires two people to lift it properly. Also, lifting and carrying the Flex by its handles is the best way to move the robot. - Page 8 User Kit ◾ Power, Ethernet, and USB cables ◾ Emergency Stop Pendant ◾ Remove the top piece of foam padding to expose the window panels. Remove the window panels and set them aside. You’ll attach these later. OPENTRONS FLEX...
- Page 9 Unlock the remaining latches holding the side panels to each other and the base of the crate. Remove the side panels and set them aside. Using the 19 mm wrench from the User Kit, unbolt the brackets from the crate bottom.
- Page 10 Pull or roll the shipping bag all the way down to expose the entire robot. With help from your lab partner, grab the handholds in the orange shipping frames on either side of the robot’s base, lift the Flex off the crate base, and set it down on the floor. OPENTRONS FLEX...
- Page 11 Using the 12 mm hex L-key from the User Kit, remove the four bolts holding the shipping frames to the Flex. Remove the four aluminum handles from the User Kit. Screw the handles into the same locations that held the 12 mm shipping...
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Page 12: Final Assembly And Power On
With help from your lab partner, lift the Flex by its carrying handles and move it to a workbench for final assembly. FINAL ASSEMBLY AND POWER ON After moving the robot, remove the carrying handles and replace them with the finishing caps. The caps close the handle openings in the frame and give the robot a clean appearance. - Page 13 Using the beveled window screws and the 2.5 mm screwdriver from the User Kit, attach the window panels to the Flex. Make sure the beveled (V-shaped) holes in the window panels are facing out (towards you). This allows the screws to fit flush with the surface of the window.
- Page 14 Underneath the vertical gantry arm. ◾ On the right side rail near the front of the robot in an orange ◾ bracket. There are two screws here. The gantry moves easily by hand after removing all the shipping screws. OPENTRONS FLEX...
- Page 15 Cut and remove the two rubber bands that hold the trash bin in place during shipping. Attach the power cord to Flex and plug it into a wall outlet. Make sure the deck area is free of obstructions. Flip the power switch on the back left of the robot.
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Page 16: First Run
First Run When you turn on Flex for the first time, it will guide you through the network connection procedure, update itself with the latest software, and let you give it a name. See the Installation and Relocation chapter in the Flex Instruction Manual for more information. -
Page 17: Attach Emergency Stop Pendant
Instruction Manual. NAME YOUR ROBOT Naming your robot lets you easily identify it in your lab environment. If you have multiple Opentrons robots on your network, make sure to give them unique names. Congratulations! Now you’ve successfully set up your Opentrons... -
Page 18: Additional Setup Information
You can use alcohol (70% solution), bleach (10% solution), or distilled water to clean the robot. You can wipe off all the visible and easily accessible surfaces of your Flex. This includes the exterior and interior frame, touchscreen, windows, gantry, and deck. The Flex does not have any internal parts that you need to open or disassemble for this level of maintenance. -
Page 19: Warranty
If you discover a defect, or believe your product is not functioning to published specifications, contact us at support@opentrons.com. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE The Opentrons Flex has been tested and complies with all applicable requirements of the following safety and electromagnetic standards. IEC/UL/CSA 61010-1, 61010-2-051 ◾... - Page 20 For a PDF of the complete Opentrons Flex Instruction Manual, scan this QR code: © OPENTRONS 2023 Opentrons Flex (Opentrons Labworks, Inc.) Registered names, trademarks, etc. used in this document, even when not specifically marked as such, are not to be considered unprotected by law.