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.
) 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... |
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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.
Task parameters
After adding the Place Plate task at the desired point in the protocol, set the following parameters in the Task Parameters area:
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Parameter | Description |
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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 on a Bravo platepad and read its barcode label
Goal
Place the Source Plate at the specified platepad on the Bravo Platform and read the barcode label. The barcode reader is installed on the west side of the platepad.
Implementation
When adding the Bravo device in the device file, specify the barcode reader on the west side of the platepad. In the following example, the barcode reader is on deck location 3.
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Add a Place Plate task at the desired point in the protocol.
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The task parameters for the Place Plate task are:
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Related information
For information about... | See... |
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Adding devices | • Device user guide |
Adding tasks in a protocol | |
Microplate-handling tasks | |
Microplate-storage tasks | |
Liquid-handling tasks | |
Scheduling tasks |