Labcyte Echo 555 - Page 137

Echo Liquid Handler Software 5-37
Maintenance mode
Maintenance mode disables Echo motor control from the client software to
allow you to perform maintenance procedures, such as changing fluid.
Select the MAINTENANCE MODE checkbox to
inhibit the execution of the following Echo
processes and functions from the Echo software:
 Executing fluid transfer protocols.
 Process door open/close.
 Source microplate extend/retract.
 Destination microplate extend/retract/flip.
 Source microplate dryer up/down/on/off.
 Anti-static bars up/down/on/off.
 Coupler nozzle up/down.
 Executing the dry plate diagnostic procedure.
 Executing the move to well diagnostic procedure.
 Executing the perform survey diagnostic procedure.
 Homing the stages.
 Power calibration.
 Acoustic transducer calibration.
 Barcode scanner calibration.
The following Echo functions continue to be available during maintenance
mode:
 Creating, editing, or deleting fluid transfer protocol definitions.
 Creating, editing, or deleting destination plate definitions.
 Turning the coupler pump on or off, or changing its pumping
direction to normal or reverse.
 Executing either a hard or soft reset of the Echo controller.
Always clear the M
AINTENANCE MODE checkbox when returning the Echo
liquid handler to normal operation.