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Appendix C: Glossary
PlateLoc User Guide
Glossary
C
Term Definition
controlling computer The lab automation system computer that controls the devices in the
system.
cycle See seal cycle.
hot plate A heated metal plate inside the sealing chamber that descends and
presses the seal onto the plate.
insert A pad placed under the plate to support the bottom of the wells for
uniform sealing.
plate stage The removable metal platform on which you load a plate.
plate-stage support The structure on which you load a plate stage. The plate-stage support
extends when the door opens.
profile The Windows registry entry that contains the communication settings
needed for communication between a device and the Velocity11 lab
automation software.
protocol A sequence of tasks to be performed by the lab automation system.
run A process in which one or more plates are sealed. In a standalone
device, the run consists of one seal cycle. In a lab automation system, a
run can consist of multiple seal cycles that are automated.
seal cycle The process in which a single plate is sealed.
seal entry slot The narrow entry on the back of the PlateLoc where the seal is inserted
into the device.
seal-loading card A rectangular card that is used to facilitate the seal loading process.
seal-roll support The triangular structures at the top of the PlateLoc where a roll of seal is
mounted.
sealing chamber The area inside of the device where the seal is applied to a plate.
task parameters The parameters associated with each task in a protocol. For example, in
a PlateLoc task, the parameters include the sealing temperature and
duration.
touch screen The interface on the front of the PlateLoc where sealing parameters are
set, the seal cycle can be started or stopped, and the seal cycle can be
monitored.
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