Using the Manual Fill Reservoir

About this topic

This topic describes the Manual Fill Reservoir.

Description

The Manual Fill Reservoir is an open tray that you can install on a platepad to supply reagents to 96- and 384-channel pipette heads. You must manually refill and empty the reservoir.

Automation Solutions reservoirs are approved for use with most reagents and solvents. If you have questions on the use of a particular chemical or solvent in a Automation Solutions reservoir, contact Agilent Technical Support prior to use.

Figure. Two types of Manual Fill Reservoirs: 96-well and 384-well options

 

Using the reservoir

Before using the reservoir:

1	In the Labware Editor, ensure a labware definition is set up with the Reservoir base class. See VWorks Automation Control Setup Guide.

2	Specify the deck location as configured labware in the VWorks software. See VWorks User Guide.

To use a Manual Fill Reservoir:

1	Fill the reservoir and place it on a deck location. The reservoir can be in any orientation.

2	To empty the reservoir, lift it from the deck location and discard the fluid according to applicable regulations.

Related information

 

For information about…	See…
Safety guidelines	G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and Installation Guide
Setting up liquid and labware definitions	VWorks Automation Control Setup Guide
Using the accessory in a protocol	VWorks Automation Control User Guide