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 the figure below, the source plate gripper stage extends out of the bottom of the door.
Figure 14: Extended source plate gripper stage
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.
Labcyte Plate Insert Part# Insert Size Compatible Plates (Catalog #)
001-11366
Assy, Insert,
384PP/Reservoir
2.10 mm
Echo Qualified 384-Well Polypropylene Microplate
l 384PP (P-05525)
l 384PP TC (PPT-05525)
l 384PP Plus (PL-05525)
Echo Qualified Reservoir 6RES (ER-0050)
001-6291
Assy, Insert , LDV/HB/ER
4.50 mm
Echo Qualified 384-Well Low Dead Volume Microplate 384LDV Plus (LPL-
0200)
Table 1: Plate Inserts for Echo 525 Liquid Handler
Insert size refers to the difference in height between plate well bottom and the bottom of the microwell plate skirt.
Note: Handle the plate inserts carefully. They can be damaged from dropping or rough handling, which can affect
instrument performance.
When you place the microplate insert onto the plate gripper, the sensors will be flush against the insert sensor. The plate insert
will rest on top of three pads and should move easily from side to side.
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