NT8 User's Guide | Chapter 8: Software Overview
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q Green: The NT8 software has recognized and detected the NT8 instrument.
q Yellow: The NT8 instrument has been detected, but you put the software in
simulation mode.
q Red: NT8 instrument has not been detected. The software is running in simulation
mode.
● Stage Position
The stage position area displays the NT8’s stage current position coordinates (X, Y,
and Z).
● Plunger Relative Position
Displays current plunger position.
● Sensors
Shows the device's relative humidity level as a percentage, and the temperature in
degrees Celsius.
● Estimated Run Time
The estimated run time bar displays the total estimated time for running the
sequence processes. The estimated time will be displayed immediately when you run
the sequence.
● High Volume Tip Indicator
Indicates whether the high volume (HV) tip is attached to the HV tip attachments or
not. If the HV tip is attached, the HV tip indicator button will turn green.
● Low Volume Tip Indicator
Indicates whether the low volume (LV) tip is attached to the LV tip attachments or not.
If the LV tip is attached, the LV tip indicator button will turn green.
● LCP Syringe Indicator
Indicates whether the LCP syringe is attached or not. If the LCP syringe is attached,
the LCP syringe indicator button will turn green.
● Door Sensor
Indicates whether the hood is open or not. If the hood is open, the door sensor will
automatically turn on (indicated by the red button on the lower right of the
software screen). At this point, the NT8 will stop moving, and you cannot operate it
until the hood is closed. If the door is closed, the button you will see is this: .
THE DEEP WELL STATION
The deep well station on the software enables you to specify dispense, volume, and aspirate
settings for deep well blocks necessary for plate copying or daughter plate creation.
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