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AM Aspirate task parameters
Bravo Platform User Guide
AM Aspirate task parameters
About this topic
This topic describes the task parameters for the AM Aspirate task, which is available
only for the Bravo 96AM Head.
The AM Aspirate task is designed for aspirating fluids through AssayMAP Bravo
cartridges that are mounted on the Bravo 96AM Head. In addition to the parameters
for the Aspirate task, the AM Aspirate task allows you to override the flow rate from
liquid class.
To run the AM Aspirate task from Diagnostics, see “Performing a task using Bravo
Diagnostics” on page 100. To use the task in a protocol, see the VWorks Automation
Control User Guide.
Parameter description
The AM Aspirate task has the following parameters.
Parameter Description
Volume (µL) The volume of liquid to be drawn into each probe,
cartridge, or tip.
Pre-aspirate volume (µL) The volume of air to be drawn before the probes,
cartridges, or tips enter the liquid.
Post-aspirate volume (µL) The volume of air to be drawn after the liquid is
drawn.
Liquid class The pipetting speed and accuracy.
IMPORTANT To ensure consistent pipetting,
always select a liquid class for liquid-handling
tasks.
Override aspirate flow rate
from liquid class
The option to override the aspirate velocity in the
specified liquid class. Selecting this option
enables you to specify a value for the aspirate
flow rate without changing the liquid class.