Eppendorf epBlue with MultiCon - Manual (Page 64)

epBlue Application Editor - Creating and editing applications
epBlue™ with MultiCon
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6.3.10 Number of samples command
The Number of samples command is used to define how many samples or positions will be processed in the
following transfer commands. The Number of samples command is valid until it has been replaced by a new
Number of samples command.
You can use several Number of samples commands within one application. When the application starts, the
software will query entries for the commands Number of samples . If you do not want to execute part of the
application, enter 0 .
If you do not use the Number of samples command, epBlue asks you for the number of samples at the start
of the application. This entry then applies for all commands of the application.
The sample quantity is limited by the pattern.
Abb. 6-18: Number of Samples command
Fig. 6-18: Number of Samples command
In accordance with the subsequent command, the Number of samples command has the following
effects:
• Before the Sample transfer command: number of samples that are aspirated from the source labware.
• Before the Reagent transfer command: number of destination positions into which liquid is dispensed.
• Before the Pool oder Pool one destination command: number of source positions from which liquid is
aspirated.
Fix Sample Count checkbox
Check the checkbox in order to define the
number of samples.
Uncheck the checkbox to enter the number of
samples at the start of the application.
Number of Samples field
Active if the Fix number of samples checkbox is
checked. Enter the number of samples. This value
will be taken into account for the pattern.
Max Number of Samples field
Active if the Fix number of samples checkbox is
not checked. Maximum number of samples that
can be processed in the application.
Comment field
This text field is displayed when the software asks
for the number of samples. Enter explanatory
information in the field.