Multichannel Systems Roboinject Manual - Manual (Page 19)

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3.5 Roboinject Software
Starting the Roboinject
Press the main switch on the back of the Roboinject for switching on the Roboinject.
The Roboinject is starting now. After a few seconds the Roboinject is ready for use.
Starting the Roboinject Software
You may use the computer and the software offline that is, the Roboinject is switched off or not
connected to the computer, to review already injected plates or define new injection protocols.
You can switch from offline to online mode, when the Roboinject is switched on later. However,
if you start the software to operate the Roboinject, the easiest way is to start the Roboinject first
and then start the software.
Each time you start the Roboinject software the well plate carrier and the injection mount will
automatically move to a reference point, that means to the "home" position. These movements
do not use any software command.
The factory preset default values have been extensively tested with RNA and DNA injection of
Xenopus oocytes and should work in most circumstances. Therefore, it is advisable to use the
default values for the first injections with Xenopus oocytes.
1. Double-click the Roboinject icon on the desktop.
- OR -
Select Roboinject from the "Start" menu to start the Roboinject software.
2. When you start the Roboinject software for the very first time, the file dialog box appears
for setting the directories for the plate files and template files. You can either accept the
predefined directories or select directories according to your personal preferences.
If the Roboinject is offline indicated by a red status lamp below the Roboinject logo,
switch the Roboinject on and wait until the status lamp turns green.