Formulatrix MANTIS - Adding Plate Types to the Plate Type Library

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The shortcut is dependent upon the drive letter dictated by the MANTIS USB
connection. If at any time you disconnect the MANTIS and plug it into a
different USB port, the original desktop shortcut will no longer work.
Plate definitions are the files that define the geometry of the labware to the MANTIS.
Having a correct plate definition can be an important factor influencing the outcome of a
dispense. Four plate definitions (including one for a circular plate) come pre-installed with
the MANTIS software for your convenience, however, depending on the types of plates
you use you may need to add new plate definitions or modify existing plate types. You
must have at least one plate defined in MANTIS software before you can design a
dispense.
If you want to add a new plate to the plate library, please follow the instructions below
under Adding a New Plate Type on page 14.
If you want to modify an existing plate type in the plate library, please follow the
instructions under Modifying an Existing Plate Type on page 20.
If you are defining or modifying the definition of a circular plate, please see Adding
Circular Plates to the Plate Type Library on page 23.
Adding a New Plate Type
Prerequisites
● You have prepared a reagent for the test drop.
● You have attached the tube input adapter on the chip. Ignore this prerequisite if
you are using a pipette tip.
● You have attached a chip to the MANTIS hand.
To add a new microplate to your plate library:
1. On the Tools menu, click Plate Type Editor.
2. Go to the File menu, select New, and then select Rectangular Plate. This will
start the new plate type wizard.
Adding Plate Types to the Plate Type Library
Note: You can use the keyboard keys to control the MANTIS arms
motion when adding or modifying plate types.
W: The key moves the MANTIS arms backward along the Y Axis.
S: The key moves the MANTIS arms forward along the Y Axis.
A: The key moves the MANTIS arms left along the X Axis.
D: The key moves the MANTIS arms right along the X Axis.
R: The key moves the MANTIS arms upward along the Z Axis.
F: The key moves the MANTIS arms downward along the Z Axis.
Note: To add a circular plate, see Adding Circular Plates to the Plate Type
Library on page 23.
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