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 shelf 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 Automation Solutions 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.

 

WARNING Before you place labware on the shelves, ensure that the shelves are in the out position and the pipette head is not moving.

To use a Manual Fill Reservoir:

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

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

 

 

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