xviii Echo Liquid Handler User Manual
Using this manual
Who should read this manual?
The Echo liquid handler user manual supports several types of users
involved in liquid handling and liquid transfer.
The Preface contains safety information that should be read by
everyone.
Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5, and Appendix A and B should be read by
everyone.
Chapter 2 is of special interest to those involved in installing or
relocating an Echo liquid handler.
Chapter 6 should be read by everyone who is responsible for user-
level maintenance and interfacing with Labcyte service and support
personnel.
What is in this manual?
The Echo liquid handler user manual contains the following:
Chapter 1, “Introduction,” discusses the Echo liquid handler, its
several operating modes and applications, and how ADE (acoustic
droplet ejection) is performed.
Chapter 2, “Installation and Relocation,” covers pre-installation
requirements, software installation, and moving instructions.
Chapter 3, “System Description,” describes the system components,
controls, external connections, status indicators, and the LCD display.
Chapter 4, “Manual Operation,” takes the reader through the
performance of a sample fluid transfer protocol using the Echo liquid
handler software.
Chapter 5, “Echo Liquid Handler Software,” provides a thorough
description of software functions to: set up protocol and destination
plate definitions, run fluid transfer protocols, perform diagnostic and
calibration procedures, and set up advanced fluid transfer options.
Chapter 6, “Maintenance and Service,” covers maintenance
schedules and user-level preventive maintenance procedures.
Chapter 7, “Contact Information and Troubleshooting,“ provides
setup problems and signal alerts.
Appendix A, “Acoustic Droplet Ejection Technology,” describes
acoustic droplet ejection technology.
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