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Formulatrix MANTIS User Manual

Formulatrix MANTIS
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Original Instructions
Applies to Continuous Flow, LAM, ACC, LC3, RFID models
January 2018
MAG-V40R018
© 2018 FORMULATRIX. All Rights Reserved.
User’s Guide
MANTIS
®
Liquid Handler

Table of Contents

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Formulatrix MANTIS Specifications

General IconGeneral
SoftwareMANTIS Software
CategoryLiquid Handling
Dispensing Volume Range100 nL to 100 μL
Number of Reagent Channels4 or 8
CompatibilitySBS-standard microplates
ApplicationsPCR setup
Source Vesselsreservoirs
Destination VesselsMicroplates, tubes
ThroughputUp to 96-well plate in <5 minutes

Summary

Safety Information

Equipment Safety Guidelines

Lists essential safety and operating instructions for the MANTIS.

Mechanical Hazards

Highlights safety precautions related to mechanical aspects of the instrument.

Electrical Hazards

Outlines necessary precautions for operating electrical equipment safely.

Initial Setup

Setting Up the MANTIS

Guides on connecting cables and installing drivers for initial MANTIS use.

Calibrating the Chip Port Positions

Explains how to tune chip port positions for accurate chip pickup.

Calibrating Continuous Flow Chips

Guides on calibrating continuous flow chips for accurate dispensing.

Setting Up the Hardware

Dispensing With the MANTIS

Designing a Dispense

Steps for creating a new or opening an existing dispense list.

Viscous Dispensing Tips and Tricks

Provides advice for dispensing high viscosity reagents accurately.

Priming the Chips

Explains the importance and methods of priming chips before dispensing.

Executing a Plate Dispense

Steps to initiate and manage a plate dispensing process.

Normalizing Concentration

Process for normalizing liquid concentrations using CSV data.

Cleaning the Chips

Procedures and reagents for sterilizing MANTIS chips.

Performing a MANTIS Factory Reset

Steps to reset the MANTIS software to factory defaults.

Large Capacity Chip Changer (LC3)

MANTIS Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID)

Deck Geometry Correction

System Maintenance

Sterilizing MANTIS Chips

Procedures and reagents for sterilizing MANTIS chips.

Troubleshooting and FAQs

Troubleshooting

General guidance for resolving issues with the MANTIS device.