Labcyte Echo 520 - Source Plate Gripper Stage; Source Plate Insert

3-6 Echo Liquid Handler User Manual
3.2.2 Source plate gripper stage
The source plate gripper stage is the lower plate stage that extends from
the Echo liquid handler. The plate gripper holds the microplate containing
the liquid that will be transferred.
Note in Figure 3.5 that the source plate gripper stage extends out of the
very bottom of the process door.
Figure 3.5 The extended source plate gripper stage.
3.2.3 Source plate insert
To keep the source plate secure, the plate gripper includes a plate insert
designed for specific plate types. See the following table of plate inserts.
Note: Handle the plate inserts carefully. They can be damaged from
dropping or rough handling, which can affect instrument performance.
Table 3.1 Labcyte plate inserts
Plate insert Plate catalog # Insert size
384-well polypropylene P-05525 2.10 mm
1536-well COC high base LP-03730 4.50 mm
384-well LDV COC LP-0200 4.50 mm
1536-well LDV COC LP-0400 4.50 mm
Source plate gripper stage