Biotek BioStack 3 User Manual (English)

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Point Grip

Start Up the BioStack

n Always turn on the BioStack before turning on the interfacing instrument.

BIOSTACK2WR: Make sure the gripper can be homed without causing a

collision.

Warning! Keep hands away from the BioStack's gripper and plate carrier during

power-up.

The BioStack runs its system test when started. The LED on the back shows the

status:

l LEDflashing indicates an error condition.

l LED not flashing = system test passed.

If the system test fails, turn on the interfacing instrument. Its system test will run.

Liquid Handlers

LHC Keypad Touch screen

1. Select

Tools>BioStack

Utilities.

2. Click Reset

BioStack.

1. Press

UTIL>Setup

Menu.

Select g,

BIOSTK > ALIGN

> HOME.

1. At the Home screen, press

Instrument.

2. Select Next > BioStack and

press Get Basecode Version.

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Biotek BioStack 3 Specifications

General

Type	Microplate Stacker
Plate Transfer Time	Less than 10 seconds per plate
Power Supply	External power supply
Power Requirements	100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Operating Temperature	15 °C to 35 °C
Capacity	Up to 50 microplates
Plate Types	96- and 384-well microplates
Compatibility	Compatible with BioTek washers, dispensers, readers, and imagers
Power	24 VDC
Control Interface	RS-232
Interface	RS-232 and USB
Operating Temperature (°C)	15°C to 35°C