Applied Biosystems 7900HT User Manual

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Automation Accessory Components and Stack Positions
Automation
Accessory
Components
Refer to Figure 7-5 for the components discussed in this section.
Figure 7-5 Components of the Automation Accessory
Plate Stack
Positions
The Zymark Twister Microplate Handler alignment is performed using the Zymark
®
Twister Software. The software refers to the positions of the plate stacks differently
than the Automation Controller Software. Figure 7-6 lists the positions defined by
the Zymark Twister Software and the Automation Controller Software equivalents.
Figure 7-6 Positions of the Automation Controller and Zymark Twister Software
Plate stack
Fixed-position bar code reader
Expansion stacks
Zymark Twister Microplate Handler
GR2014a
Gripper
Plate-sensor
switch
(cross-sectional view of the gripper)
Adjustment
knob
0
6
7
5
4
2
1
3
Bar code
Well A1
(front of instrument)
Zymark Twister
Software
Automation
Controller
Software
Position 0 Output
Position 1 (unused)
Position 2 Instrument
Position 3 (unused)
Position 4 Stack 1

Applied Biosystems 7900HT Specifications

General

Brand	Applied Biosystems
Model	7900HT
Category	Laboratory Equipment
Language	English