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Formulatrix NT8 User Manual

Formulatrix NT8
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NT8
Users Guide
Original Instructions
Applies to LCP & Plate Copy Options
Third Edition, Revised June 2018
NTG-V263R115
© 2018 Formulatrix. All Rights Reserved.
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Formulatrix NT8 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandFormulatrix
ModelNT8
CategoryMedical Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Information for NT8 Operation

Equipment Safety Guidelines

Provides essential safety rules for operating and handling the NT8 equipment.

Mechanical Hazards

Outlines potential dangers associated with the electromechanical nature of the NT8.

Electrical Hazards

Lists precautions for safe operation of the NT8's electrical components.

NT8 System Specifications

Electrical Requirements

Details the power voltage, frequency, and consumption specifications for the NT8.

Hardware Overview of the NT8

The NT8 Deck Components

Details the components and stations located on the NT8 instrument's deck.

The NT8 Head Components

Describes the functional parts of the NT8's dispensing and liquid handling head.

Initial Setup Procedures

Setting Up the NT8 Instrument

Guides users through connecting cables, installing software, and initial configuration.

Preparing the NT8 for Dispensing

Explains how to physically prepare the NT8 for dispensing operations.

Adding Commands to the Task List

Details how to add specific commands like Pick Tip, Wash Tip, and Dispense to experiments.

Software Overview and Navigation

The Experiment Designer Tab

Overview of the main software interface for designing experiments.

The Task List Panel

Explains the functionality and management of tasks within the experiment workflow.

Rock Maker Integration Tab

Experiment Properties Panel

Details how experiment properties from Rock Maker are displayed and managed.

Sitting Drop Experiments

Hanging Drop Experiments

Creating Daughter Plates (Plate Copying)

Mixing LCP Drops

LCP Experiments

Running Rock Maker Experiments with NT8

System Maintenance Procedures

Sterilizing the Liquid Lines

Procedures for cleaning and sterilizing the NT8's liquid handling system.

Troubleshooting and FAQs

Aspiration or Dispense Problems

Solutions for issues related to liquid aspiration and dispensing.

NT8 Device Recognition Issues

Steps to resolve issues where the NT8 is not detected by the computer.