Manual Operation 4-9
Tabs: Each tab opens a window for a function or related group of
functions.
Protocols: In the Echo software, a protocol is a set of user-selected
parameters (plate/fluid type, plate mapping, transfer volume, and
repetition) that define a single liquid transfer procedure. The
PROTOCOLS window lists the protocols available to run. From this
window you can create, modify, run, or delete a protocol.
Labware: The LABWARE window shows a list of pre-defined types
of microplates. You can select these microplates during the
creation of a protocol. From this window you can also create
additional destination microplates.
Diagnostics: The DIAGNOSTICS window displays the status of the
Echo liquid handler. From this window you can also manipulate
some of the individual motor controls and perform some
maintenance tasks.
Calibration: The CALIBRATION window provides calibration
procedures for microplate registration, power modulation,
transducer focus, and barcode alignment.
Advanced: The ADVANCED window provides additional liquid
transfer options and system functions, such as shutting down or
restarting the instrument.
Function Keys: Function keys perform tasks specific to the window
in which they are displayed, such as creating, editing, or removing a
protocol.
Status window: Two status windows are available: Client and
Server. The Client status window shows the applications that are
executed during a protocol run. The Server status window shows the
individual tasks that are performed within an application.
The status windows also display specific types of errors that the
system encounters during a protocol run.
About and Help menu (not shown): Right-clicking on a tab window
background, will display a menu that provides two choices: About
and Help.
About: Select ABOUT to display the software version and build
numbers.
Help: Select H
ELP or press the F1 key to open the online Help file.
Each function window is described in more detail in Chapter 5, "
Echo
Liquid Handler Software"
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