Multichannel Systems Roboocyte2 Manual - Manual (Page 9)

Introduction
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The Roboocyte2 Software
Operate the Roboocyte2, collect and evaluate the data by using the Roboocyte2 software.
The easy-to-use graphical user interface of the Roboocyte2 software makes daily work with the
Roboocyte2 quick and easy. Recording is started by a single mouse click. The Roboocyte2 controls
the run for all 96 oocytes automatically, even including a wash cycle. Thus the recording can go on
overnight, unsupervised.
You can define different experimental setups not only for different well plates, but also for
specific selections of wells on the same plate. A P/n leak subtraction and several control features
to save time and compounds are provided. Start a wash cycle after a preset time period to
maintain a high viability of the cells.
Automated analysis features are included in the Roboocyte2 software, but you can export the
data to your custom evaluation software as well. You can graph the data and generate reports
with the Roboocyte2 software. The large amount of data generated by the Roboocyte2 can be
managed with a Microsoft Access 2010 database (not included). The database can be accessed
over a network by multiple users.
How is this high degree of automation and flexibility for such a demanding task achieved?
This is possible by using scripts, small text files containing commands. Users can write their
own scripts with any basic text editor or with the editor embedded in the Roboocyte2 program.
All experimental settings are defined within the script. You can write a script for any kind of
experimental setup. Once the appropriate script is loaded into the Roboocyte2 software, simply
click the Run button to start the robot. The script is then performed without the need for further
customization and supervision.
The Java Scripting Language has been specifically designed for the Roboocyte2. It allows the
full automation of various applications. For further information on the Java Scripting Language,
please refer to the separate Java Scripting Language manual or to the help.