Wait For
Description
In a multi-process protocol, the Wait For task (
) pauses the process that contains the task and waits for the go-ahead signal from another process before continuing to the next task. The go-ahead signal comes from the Signal task in the other process.
) pauses the process that contains the task and waits for the go-ahead signal from another process before continuing to the next task. The go-ahead signal comes from the Signal task in the other process.Note: Multiple Wait For tasks can be used with a single Signal task.
Task is available for... | Task is available in... |
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Any device | Startup Protocol Main Protocol Cleanup Protocol |
Requirements
The Wait For task is always used with the Signal task. You must first add the Wait For task at the desired point in the protocol before adding the Signal task.
Task parameters
After adding the Wait For task at the desired point in the protocol, double-click the corresponding Wait For task in the Task Parameters area:
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Parameter | Description |
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Name | The name you want to assign the Wait For task. Type a name that describes the waitfor condition. |
Example: Finish all liquid-handling tasks before incubation
Goal
Make sure all liquid-handling tasks are finished before storing the source microplates.
Implementation
In the protocol where the source microplate and destination microplates are separate processes, add a Wait For task in the source microplate process, after the liquid-handling tasks. Add a Signal task in the destination microplate process after the liquid-handling tasks.
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The Wait For and Signal task parameters are set up as follows:
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Related information
For information about... | See... |
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Adding devices | • Device user guide |
Adding tasks in a protocol | |
Signal for task | |
Liquid-handling tasks | |
Microplate-handling tasks | |
Microplate-storage tasks |