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Using the Manual Fill Reservoir
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Bravo Platform User Guide
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 platepad 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.
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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.
2 Specify the deck location as configured labware in the VWorks software. See
VWorks User Guide.
To use a Manual Fill Reservoir:
1 Fill the reservoir and place it on a deck location. The reservoir can be in any
orientation.
2 To empty the reservoir, lift it from the deck location and discard the fluid according
to applicable regulations.
Related information
For information about… See…
Safety guidelines G5562A, G5563A Bravo Platform Safety and
Installation Guide
Setting up liquid and labware
definitions
VWorks Automation Control Setup Guide
Using the accessory in a protocol VWorks Automation Control User Guide