VIAFLO 96/384 – Operating instructions V11 Pipetting modes
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5.3.1 Manual custom program
Manual custom programs can consist of the following steps:
When starting with an “Aspirate” step followed by a “Mix” step, the tips contain the aspirate
volume after completing the last mix cycle. When starting with a “Mix” step, the tips are
emptied upon completion of the last mixing cycle.
To save and store a Custom program, press Save.
Step Description
Aspirate Sets an aspiration volume and speed.
Dispense Sets a dispense volume and speed.
Mix Sets the mixing volume after dispensing.
Purge Purges all remaining liquid currently in the GripTips with the selected
purge speed. A “Purge” step is automatically integrated at the end of
a program if the last programming step leaves liquid in the tips.
Prompt A prompt is any message that is displayed during the program. Three
lines with a total of 30 characters are available. To continue the
program, press the RUN key.
Z Height Sets the Z height on Position A or B.
Tip Align Within a custom program, you can switch the tip alignment on or off,
if required.
Use the Touch wheel to select Tip Align and press OK.
Select Position A or B and press OK to toggle between
„
“ (
On) and
„
“
(Off), see also “3.4.4 Preferences” on page 16.
The tip align setting applies to the subsequent steps of the custom
program.
Loop A loop repeats the steps between the selected step and the loop
command.
Chose to which step the loop directs and how many times the loop
should be performed.
The number of steps can often be shortened by adding a loop.
Note: Nested loops (loops inside loops) are not allowed.
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