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STAR User Manual
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As discussed in chapter 3.2.1, the 16-channel Microlab STAR is intended to be used as a
batch-like processor. This means all 16 channels should aspirate and dispense
simultaneously, to allow maximum parallelization and highest pipetting speed. In this case,
the reduced random access space of a 16-channel Microlab STAR does not cause any
problems.
To achieve a batch-like process, all sequences involved must consist of blocks of at least 8,
or better 16 positions. Sequence positions within a block must have
• the same x-positions, and
• decreasing y-positions from channel 1 (rear-most) to 16 (front-most).
To program a method using single steps
• Select the option “keep pattern” within the “Channel Settings” dialog in all single steps (tip
pick-up, tip eject, aspirate, dispense). Do QRW use the option “all sequence positions”.
• Even if an error occurs and “Exclude Channel” is selected as an error recovery, the
pattern will be kept.
To program a method using SMART Steps
• Select “Copy Pattern”
• Do QRW select “Exclude Erroneous Positions”.
• If sequences are reloadable (in runtime during the pipette command), GHVHOHFW the option
“reducible by user” to maintain the original block-wise structure of the sequences.