VIAFLO 96/384 – Operating instructions V11 Pipetting modes
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5.2 Detailed description of pipetting modes
VIAFLO 96/384 offers ten predefined pipetting modes. Most liquid handling protocols can
be easily accommodated using one or more of these modes. The options and steps of the
different pipetting modes are described in the following subsections.
5.2.1 Pipet mode
Application: Use this mode for quick transfer of liquid to or from microplates.
Operation:
• With the tip(s) in liquid, press and release the RUN key to aspirate.
• With the tip(s) in the destination plate, press and hold the RUN key to execute the
dispense and perform a two-step blowout, see “4.3.3
Blowout modes” on page 23.
• When the tips are removed from the target plate, release the RUN key.
Options Steps Description
Edit Aspirate Sets the aspiration volume that is equal to the dispense
volume.
Speed Sets speed for the current pipetting step (1 = low, 10 = fast).
Favorites Defines up to 10 favorite volumes
Custom Converts the predefined program into a custom program.