About the Microplate Labeler

Description

The Microplate Labeler prints labels and applies them to labware.

Figure. Microplate Labeler

 

You can create and apply the same or a different label on up to four sides of a microplate. Each label can include up to six fields, including a barcode field and human-readable text fields.

Figure. Microplate (side view) with barcode label

 

 

An optional barcode reader can verify that the barcode has been printed and applied correctly, and can be used to clone an existing barcode.

System configuration variations

A Microplate Labeler can be used in the following configurations:

•	Integrated in a BenchCel workstation

•	As a standalone device

•	Integrated with a third-party lab automation system

Integrated in an Agilent BenchCel Workstation

When the Microplate Labeler is integrated with a BenchCel Workstation:

•	The VWorks software controls the device to perform labeling protocols automatically.

•	The BenchCel robot automatically moves the microplates to and from the Microplate Labeler plate stage.

Figure. BenchCel Workstation integrated with Microplate Labeler (right)

 

Standalone Microplate Labeler

When used as a standalone device:

•	The VWorks software controls the device to perform labeling protocols automatically.

•	The operator places a microplate on the plate stage, presses the green button to perform the print-and-apply operation, and then replaces the labeled microplate with the next microplate to be labeled.

 

The Microplate Labeler is designed to generate printed adhesive labels that are automatically applied to microplates. Although it is possible to print a single test label, manually peel the label off the backing, and place the label on a microplate by hand, printing of multiple labels for manual application is not supported for a standalone Microplate Labeler.

 

Integrated in a third-party lab automation system

When the Microplate Labeler is integrated in a third-party lab automation system, the third-party software uses the Microplate Labeler ActiveX controls to perform labeling protocols.

Related topics

 

For information about...	See...
Instrument control software	Overview of the controlling software
Workflows for set up and use	Overall setup workflow
ActiveX controls	Microplate Labeler ActiveX User Guide