Beckman Coulter BiomekFX User Manual

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Beckman Coulter BiomekFX Specifications

General

Software	Biomek Software
Manufacturer	Beckman Coulter
Model	Biomek FX
Type	Automated Liquid Handling System
Deck Capacity	Up to 4 microplates or labware
Pipetting Head	96-channel or 384-channel
Liquid Handling Range	1 µL to 1000 µL
Pipetting Technology	Air displacement pipetting
Dimensions	Varies by configuration
Weight	Varies by configuration
Throughput	High throughput
Precision	High precision
Accuracy	High accuracy
Tip Capacity	Varies by configuration
Power Requirements	100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

Summary

Introducing the Biomek® FX Laboratory Automation Workstation

1.2 Biomek® FX

1.2.3 Light Curtain and Other Protective Barriers

Covers safety features like light curtains and protective shields to prevent injury.

1.4 Starting the Biomek® FX

Learning to Create Methods for the Biomek® FX

2.2 Creating a New Method

Guides users through building a simple method for liquid transfer.

2.3 Configuring the Instrument Setup Step

Explains how to configure the Instrument Setup step for obstacle avoidance.

2.4 Configuring a Transfer Step for Multichannel Pod

Details configuring a transfer step using a Multichannel Pod.

2.4.2 Configuring Tip Handling

Explains how to configure tip handling for liquid transfers.

2.4.3 Configuring Source Labware

Details setting up the source labware for a transfer step.

2.4.4 Configuring Destination Labware

Details setting up the destination labware for a transfer step.

2.5 Configuring a Combine Step for Span-8 Pod

Details configuring a combine step using a Span-8 Pod.

2.5.2 Configuring Tip Handling

Explains tip handling configuration for the Span-8 Pod combine step.

2.5.3 Configuring Source Labware

Details setting up source labware for the Span-8 Pod combine step.

2.5.4 Configuring Destination Labware

2.6 Configuring a Move Labware Step

2.7.1 Handling Configuration Errors

2.8 Saving a Method

2.9 Running a Method

Explains how to run a saved method using the simulator or instrument.

Using the Editors While Creating Methods

3.3 Creating New Labware in the Labware Type Editor

3.4 Creating a New Pattern

3.5 Creating a New Deck

3.6 Manually Controlling the Pod