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Minimum software versions:
l BioStack 4 basecode: PN 1230200 version 1.05 (or higher)
l Gen5: version 2.07 (or higher)
l LHC: version 2.18 (or higher)
l Note: Gen5 TS (for touch screen models) does not support stay-on lid mode.
Certain 6-, 12-, 24-, and 48-
well microplates with lids that
conform to ANSI/SLAS 2-2004
standard dimensions, as
specified, and with a:
l Minimum gap between plate
and lid when plate is on lid:
1.5 mm
l Maximum height of plate +
lid combined: 23.2 mm (also
called "stacked-plate-with-
lid" height)
Use calipers to measure the gap
between lid and plate.
Tall Lidded Plate Stacks
are required.
Uniquely designed stacks
labeled "Tall Lidded Plate
Stacks" support stay-on lid
mode and tall plate processing
without lids.
Stack Weights: PN 1230008
BioTek offers this accessory to
prevent the last plate's lid from
hanging in the stack during stay-
on lid mode. Better performance
was observed when using the
weights with taller-than-standard
plates without lids, as well.
Gen5 will keep the lid on the plate during processing when its plate type Lid
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