Echo Initialization
The Echo Liquid Handler performs a system initialization that includes the following actions:
l All three stages move to their home position:
l Source stage moves front to rear on its Y axis.
l Destination stage moves left to right on its X axis, front to rear on its Y axis, up and down on its Z axis, and partially
rotates on its theta axis.
l Acoustic transducer stage moves left to right on its X axis, front to rear on its Y axis, and up and down on its Z axis.
Note: The LCD screen reports each step of the homing sequence as it occurs. Homing synchronizes the
mechanical stages with the controlling software.
l Door opens.
l Destination stage extends, then retracts.
l Door closes.
l Upper anti-static bar moves to its uppermost position, then both anti-static bars turn off.
l Plate dryer nozzle moves to the down position.
l Coupling fluid nozzle moves to the down position.
l Power lamp turns on (green).
l Warning lamp turns off (yellow to clear).
l Fault lamp turns off (red to clear).
l Coupling fluid pump turns on.
l Power to the RF amplifier turns on.
Echo Liquid Handler Warm-Up
The Echo Liquid Handler requires a warm-up period after the power is turned on. The RF amplifier and the acoustic transducer
must reach a stable operating temperature. If the instrument has been off for an extended period of time, a 60 minute warm-up
period is recommended to allow all components to reach proper operating temperatures.
Note: The suggested minimum warm-up time is 30 minutes.
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