Routine maintenance

About this topic

This topic provides recommendations for maintaining the BenchCel Microplate Handler.

For on how to clean the BenchCel Microplate Handler between runs, see Cleaning up after a protocol run.

Monthly inspection and maintenance

In general, practice good housekeeping by cleaning up spills and routinely cleaning after using the BenchCel Microplate Handler.

Every month, check the following:

•	Robot gripper pins. Make sure they are not too dull to grip the microplates. If the pins have become dull, contact Automation Solutions Technical Support to replace them.

Figure. Robot head (side view)

 

•	Moving parts. Ensure they are not rubbing against each other. Look for rub marks or noises that might indicate rubbing. If you see rub marks, contact Automation Solutions Technical Support.

 

•	Air-supply tubing. Verify that the tubing is in good shape and there are no leaks. Replace the broken tubing if necessary.

•	Stacker gripper pressure. Make sure the pressure is set correctly. On the Controls page in BenchCel Diagnostics, click the Jog/Teach tab, and check the Air reading.

 

Integrated device

For routine maintenance of the external devices, see the external device user documentation.

Related information

 

For information about...	See...
Cleanup procedure after every protocol run	Cleaning up after a protocol run
Air source requirements	Compressed air requirements
Checking and adjusting the stacker gripper pressure (internal air pressure)	Adjusting the stacker gripper pressure