Mounting the robot on the BenchCel device

About this topic

Typically, the BenchCel Microplate Handler will be installed for you. However, this topic provides a reference for how to mount the robot on the BenchCel device.

Procedure

 

CAUTION Do not use the robot arms to lift the robot. Doing so could damage the arms. Ensure that you lift the robot by the base and the head. Dropping or bumping the robot can damage the electronics. Handle the robot carefully.

Figure. Correct and incorrect lift points on the robot head

 

To mount the robot on the BenchCel device:

1	Remove the shipping bracket from the BenchCel x‑axis carriage as follows:

a	Refer to the following figure to locate the BenchCel x‑axis carriage.

b	Loosen the two large black bracket screws that prevent the x‑axis carriage from moving during shipping.

c	Use a 5-mm hex wrench to remove the four screws that secure the shipping bracket to the x‑axis carriage.

d	Carefully lift the shipping bracket straight up, ensuring that you do not scratch the electronics.

Figure. BenchCel device with shipping bracket removed from the x‑axis carriage

 

2	Slide the x‑axis carriage into position directly under a stacker head opening.

3	Inspect the x‑axis carriage and ensure any cables are recessed.

4	Using the correct lift points, grasp the robot head and, carefully, lower it onto the x‑axis carriage, aligning the two holes on the robot z-column bottom with the dowel pins on the x‑axis carriage.

5	Gently slide the robot downwards. When the robot is in position, push down on it to ensure the electronics are fully connected.

6	Gently rotate the robot arms to one side to expose the two screw holes on the robot base. Insert the two 35‑mm M6 screws and tighten to secure the robot to the base.

Figure. BenchCel robot with rotated arms to expose screw holes in the base

 

7	Lift the robot head from the base to expose the remaining two screw holes in the base. While firmly supporting the robot head, install the two 45-mm M6 screws to finish securing the robot base to the x‑axis carriage.

Figure. BenchCel robot head in up position: (1) mounting screw holes and (2) front panel

 

 

WARNING The robot head may not remain in the up position. The robot head can drop, potentially pinching your fingers. Ensure that you support the weight of the robot head while it is in the up position.

8	Gently lower the robot head onto the base.

9	To secure the front panel to the robot base, use a 2-mm hex wrench to install the two screws.

Related information

 

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Installation requirements	Verifying laboratory requirements
Installing the BenchCel Microplate Handler	Installation workflow