Quadra 4 Operator Manual
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Set Arm Height
Indicates the position to grab / release the plate. Preset positions are available
by clicking on the appropriate button. Preset buttons can be set under Options -
Accessories - Define Arm Positions (see Set Arm Position Names and Heights).
3.3 Aspirate Sample
To Aspirate is to pipette or draw from a designated plate or reservoir into the tips.
Conditions
To Aspirate, you will need to select a shuttle position that contains a plate or reservoir
capable fixture.
Remarks
Basic Settings
Aspirate Volume
Aspirate Volume is simply the amount of liquid (in µL) that is drawn into the tips.
This is the amount of liquid that you will want to Dispense in your plate(s).
Aspirate Speed
The Aspirate Speed is the rate at which the tips will pipette the liquid. This can be
a value between 1 and 4, 4 being the fastest. By default, 3 is automatically
selected.
Aspirate Height
This indicates whether the Aspirate height should be set to its default location
near the Bottom of the well, or if another value has been set.