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Mix task parameters
Bravo Platform User Guide
Mix task parameters
About this topic
The Mix task aspirates and dispenses liquid multiple times to mix it. You can specify
different well-bottom distances for the aspirate and dispense actions. This topic
describes the task parameters.
To run either task, see “Performing a task using Bravo Diagnostics” on page 100.
Parameter descriptions
The Mix task parameters include the following.
Editing the labware classes, liquid
library, or pipetting techniques
VWorks Automation Control Setup Guide
Performing a diagnostic task “Performing a task using Bravo Diagnostics”
on page 100
Reporting a problem “Reporting problems” on page 87
For information about… See…
Parameter Description
Volume
(0–200 µL)
The volume of liquid to be mixed in each well.
Pre-aspirate volume
(0–200 µL)
The volume of air to be drawn before the pipette
tips enter the liquid.
Blowout volume
(0–200 µL)
Specifies the volume of air to dispense after the
main volume has been dispensed while the tips
are still in the wells.
Typically, the blowout volume is the same as the
pre-aspirate volume.
Liquid class The pipetting speed and accuracy.
IMPORTANT To ensure consistent pipetting,
always select a liquid class for liquid-handling
tasks.
Mix cycles ((0–100) The number of times to repeat the aspirate-and-
dispense cycle.
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