Place Plate

Description

The Place Plate task () moves labware to a specified location. If the location has a barcode reader installed, the Place Plate task moves the labware to the location and reads the barcode.

 

Task is available for...	Task is available in...
Any device	Main Protocol

Requirements

To read barcodes at the specified location such as a platepad, you must:

•	Set up the barcode reader in the device file.

•	Add the device that has the barcode reader, and then specify the location of the barcode reader. For example, if the barcode reader is installed on a platepad, specify the side on which the barcode reader is installed.

If you are placing a labware on a device or accessory, make sure:

•	The device or accessory is configured.

•	The Device Properties approach height clears the top of tall accessories.

 

Task parameters

After adding the Place Plate task at the desired point in the protocol, set the following parameters in the Task Parameters area:

 

 

Parameter	Description
Device to use	The device where you want to place the labware.
Location to use	The location on the device to place the labware.

Example: Place a microplate at a platepad and read its barcode label

Goal

Place the Source Plate at the specified platepad and read the barcode label. The barcode reader is installed on the east side of the platepad.

Implementation

When adding the platepad in the device file, specify the barcode reader on the east side of the platepad.

 

Add a Place Plate task at the desired point in the protocol.

 

The task parameters for the Place Plate task are:

 

Related information

 

For information about...	See...
Adding devices	• Adding devices • Device user guide
Adding tasks in a protocol	Adding and deleting tasks
Microplate-handling tasks	Setting parameters for microplate-handling tasks
Microplate-storage tasks	Setting parameters for microplate storage tasks
Liquid-handling tasks	Setting parameters for liquid-handling tasks
Scheduling tasks	Setting parameters for scheduling tasks
I/O-handling tasks	Setting parameters for I/O-handling tasks