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Plate-type specific manifolds: The correct volume-per-tube to meet the specified per-well volume is
dispensed. (Does not apply to non-RAD Peri-pump cassettes!)
*Important: when dispensing to 6-, 12-, 24- and 48-well plates (with a non-RAD cassette) some
dispense tubes must be removed from the Peri-pump's fluid supply vessel. See Handling Special
Plates and Mini-tubes on page 134.
Plate Geometry Diagram
l Plate height = physical measurement
l Default Dispense Height = (plate height - flange height + 1.0 mm)
l Travel Height = (plate height - flange height + Plate Clearance)
n If the Dispense Height is greater than Travel Height, the travel height is
changed to match the dispense height.
BioStack Compatibility
The MultiFlo FX is compatible with BioTek’s BioStack Microplate Stacker. The
BioStack can rapidly transfer microplates one-at-a-time to and from the instrument,
and includes:
l Removable stacks (one input and one output).
l Optional restacking of plates to maintain correct sequencing.
l The ability to continue processing plates following the aborting/failure of
one plate.
l The ability to pause processing to allow the user to add more plates to the
MultiFlo™ FX Multi-Mode Dispenser