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Framing Instructions
Manually Framing Deck Positions on the Biomek NX
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To use the delta value and directional buttons to position the tip:
1
In Delta, select the magnitude of change applied to the tips each time a directional button is
selected (
Figure 3.16).
NOTE The default Delta value is 0.05 cm. If the tips are a considerable distance from the desired
location, increase the distance traveled by increasing the Delta value (maximum setting is 1.0 cm).
If the tips are almost to the desired location, reduce the Delta value to fine tune the position
(minimum setting is 0.005 cm).
2
Select the directional button representing the motion required to physically move the tips into
position over the wells of the microplate on top of the ALP (
Figure 3.16).
NOTE Each time a directional button is selected, the pod and tips move the distance specified in Delta
in the indicated direction.
NOTE The tips can be physically positioned over the wells of a microplate using:
• the directional buttons in Manual Teach.
• the directional keys on the keyboard.
• the directional keys on the numeric keypad.
The directional buttons displayed in Manual Teach parallel the keys on the numeric keypad. More
specifically, Fwd. correlates to the ‘1’ on the numeric keypad, while Down is found on the ‘2’, Left
is found on the ‘4’, Right on ‘6’, Up on ‘8’, and Back on ‘9’.
3
Visually verify the position of the tips on the pod in relation to the physical position of the wells
of the microplate on top of the ALP. If the tips are still not accurately positioned above the wells
of the microplate on top of the ALP, repeat steps
1 and 2 until they are accurately positioned
above the target position.
NOTE The tips may also be aligned with the target position using the graphic alignment tool (refer to
Using the Graphic Alignment Tool).
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Once the tips are aligned with the target position, choose Next to continue. Biomek NX Manual
Framing Wizard displays Teach Z (refer to Framing the Z-Axis).
Framing the Z-Axis
After the X- and Y-axes are framed, the Z-axis must be framed to ensure aspirate and dispense
operations are performed at the desired height. The final screen in
Biomek NX Manual Framing
Wizard
is for framing the Z-axis (Figure 3.17).
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