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Framing Instructions
Framing Deck Positions on the Biomek NX Using AccuFrame
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NOTE Some ALPs require additional or slightly modified procedures to frame properly. Refer to the
Automated Labware Positioners (ALPs) Instructions For Use (987836) for the specific ALP to frame
for any special instructions.
NOTE Deck positions on the Biomek NX can also be framed by choosing Manual Teach on Position
Properties. Manual Teach involves loading tips and visually aligning them with the wells on a piece of
labware (refer to
Manually Framing Deck Positions on the Biomek NX). Manual Teach is useful if
specialized or very high density labware is used, or when Auto Teach yields unsatisfactory results. Some
ALPs, such as the Positive Position ALP, must be framed manually.
Homing All Axes of the Pods
CAUTION
Before selecting OK to home all axes, the following conditions must be met:
• Make sure there is no liquid present in the tips
• Make sure there are no disposable tips loaded
• Make sure the Framing Probe is NOT installed on the Multichannel Pod.
• Make sure the gripper on the Multichannel Pod is retracted.
Prior to framing the Biomek NX deck, all axes must be homed. Homing the pod gives Biomek NX a
point of reference from which to make subsequent moves. Home position is left and back. While it
is necessary to home the pod after the Biomek NX instrument is powered on, it is not necessary to
home the pod each time the host computer is turned on or the software is accessed.
NOTE Home the pod each time the Biomek NX instrument is powered on. When attempting to use the pod,
error messages result until the pod is homed.
To home the pod:
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Choose Start > Programs > Beckman Coulter > Biomek Software to open Biomek Software.
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Choose Instrument > Home All Axes. Warning appears (Figure 3.2).
NOTE Additional Warnings and Information may appear, depending on the instrument configuration.
NOTE Choosing Home All Axes homes all of the axes for all pods.
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