Applied Biosystems 7900HT User Manual

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Zymark Twister Microplate Handler
Description
The Zymark
®
Twister Microplate Handler coordinates plate handling for the 7900HT
instrument, permitting 24-hour unattended operation. The arm provides a 310-degree
rotational swing that permits access to the 7900HT instrument drawer, up to five
plate stacking areas, and the fixed-position bar code reader.
Zymark Twister
Microplate
Handler
Components
Figure 1-6 Components of the Zymark Twister Microplate Handler
Plate Positions
Figure 1-7 Plate Positions of the Zymark Twister Microplate Handler
Using the
Zymark Twister
Microplate
Handler
LASER HAZARD. Exposure to direct or reflected laser light
can burn the retina and leave permanent blind spots. Never look into the laser beam.
Remove jewelry and anything else that can reflect the beam into your eyes. Protect
others from exposure to the beam.
For information on the Zymark Twister Microplate Handler, see:
Powering On the 7900HT Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Starting and Configuring the Automation Controller Software for Operation . . .4-39
Maintaining the Plate Handler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-35
Plate stackFixed-position
bar code reader
Expansion
stacks
Zymark Twister
Microplate Handler
Gripper
Plate-sensor
switch
(cross-sectional view of the gripper)
Adjustment
knob
X
3
4
2
1
Bar code
Well A1
Zymark Twister Microplate Handler
(top view)

Applied Biosystems 7900HT Specifications

General

Brand	Applied Biosystems
Model	7900HT
Category	Laboratory Equipment
Language	English