Basic Operations of the Plate Washer
DSX™ System Service Manual 12-7
12.4.6 Fill
The Fill step is used to deliver wash fluid to the wells in the row (column). When this
operation is called, the steps indicated in Table 12-5 are performed.
Table 12-5 The Fill Step
Step Operation
1 Move the Wash Head back up to the dispense height
2 Run the Dispense Pump for required fluid at the required pump speed
3 Energise the Dispense valve for the required duration
4 Move the wash head back up to the home position height
12.4.7 Bottom Wash
The Bottom Wash operation is used if it is desired to wash the very bottom of the wells. This
operation is an optional step that can be incorporated into the Dispense operation. When this
operation is called, the steps indicated in Table 12-6 are performed.
Table 12-6 The Bottom Wash Operation
Step Operation
1 Move the Wash Head down to the bottom wash height
2 Energise the Dispense Valve for the required duration
3 Move the Wash Head back up to the aspirate height
4 Repeat for the required number of cycles
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