Note: ANSI=American National Standards Institute; SBS=Society for Biomolecular Sciences. For information on plate
standards, go to http://www.slas.org/education/microplate.cfm
Short and medium flange height microplates (SBS-3, 4.1 and 4.2) are supported. Tall flange height microplates (SBS-3, 4.3) are not
supported. Supported microplate height (SBS-2, 4.2.1.1) is 8.0–16 mm (0.31–0.63 in).
The table below lists the barcode reader formats that are supported by the Echo Liquid Handler.
Compatible barcode reader formats Readable bar width (mm)
CODE 39 0.19 - 1.0
ITF 0.19 - 1.0
INTERLEAVED 2 of 5 0.19 - 1.0
CODABAR 0.19 - 1.0
UPC/EAN 0.19 - 1.0
CODE 128 0.25 - 1.0
COOP 2 of 5 0.19 - 1.0
CODE 93 0.25 - 1.0
Table 11: Barcode Reader(s)
Note: The readable bar width expresses the range in which the width of thin barcode bars (narrow bar width) is readable.
Startup/Shutdown
Before preceding, ensure the hardware and client PC software installations are complete. All fluid, air, and electrical connections
should be complete and functioning. Your Labcyte field engineer performs a set of function tests to ensure that the system is
operating correctly.
Turn on Echo Power
Turn on the Echo Liquid Handler by pressing the AC power switch located on the back panel.
The following message may appear while the Echo Liquid Handler initializes:
Figure 42: Connection failure message
Note: It is recommended to wait 30 seconds for the Echo Server to boot before clicking OK. Or please wait 10 seconds
after the system has initialized before trying to connect with the software.
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