E Diagnostics quick reference
Pin Tool task parameters
268 Bravo Platform User Guide
Pin Tool task parameters
About this topic
This topic describes the task parameters for the Pin Tool task.
To run the Pin Tool task, see “Performing a task using Bravo Diagnostics” on
page 100.
Parameter descriptions
The Pin Tool task contains the following parameters.
Parameter Description
Dwell time (s) The time duration that the pins remain at the
specified height (First distance or Second
distance) within the well.
For example, you might start with the following
values:
• Adsorb, Dispense into fluid, or Mix—0.5 s or
longer for more viscous fluids
• Blot—2 s, or longer for more viscous fluids
Descriptive label A text label that you can add to the task icon in the
protocol. Click the arrow in the Descriptive label
box to choose an option.
The options include:
• Enter a JavaScript variable or script.
• Use a predefined label: Adsorb, Dispense,
Wash, Blot, or Mix
• Type your own label in the box.
Liquid class A parameter that you can use to control the
accuracy and the speed of the pin tool as it moves
into and out of the wells.
IMPORTANT To ensure consistent pipetting,
always select a liquid class for liquid-handling
tasks.
Pipette technique The pipette location offset you want to use for the
Pin Tool task.
The list of pipette techniques are defined in the
Pipette Technique Editor.
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