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Reservoir Functions
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Skip Functions
The Run Protocol - Reservoir Functions window contains a drop-down menu
that allows you to skip reservoir functions built into existing Protocols when
they are not necessary.
For instance, if you have paused to troubleshoot before a plate run, and know
that the Protocol calls for the instrument to perform a function you performed
manually, you may choose to skip that function in order to save time.
You can choose to skip the following functions:
• Functions that will happen before a plate run
• Functions that will happen after a plate run
• All instrument functions
NOTE: If you are running multi-assay Protocols, the reservoir functions can be
run between the assays as well.
NOTE: Other MCV functions and operations, such as Calibration, Validation,
Alcohol flush, and Unclog, require using the MCV plate.
The available volume in the reservoir limits the number of times each function
can be performed with a Protocol. The total allowable number of repetitions
for each function includes the total of functions selected Before Plate Run,
Between Assay Run, and After Plate Run tabs.
The following table shows the total allowable number of repetitions for those
individual functions that use reagent from the reservoir.
To access these functions, use the Reservoir Functions button from the Run
Protocol dialog.
In the Reservoir Functions dialog, in the Before Plate Run tab, select a
function in the Available column and move it to the Selected column by using
the right arrow button. Do the same in the After Plate Run and Between Assay
Run tabs. You can change the order of the functions by selecting one and
moving it up or down with the arrow buttons. Click OK.
To save these settings as the default for future Protocols, select the Save As
Default for New Protocol checkbox.
Reservoir Function Max. # of Operations
Wash 20
Alcohol Wash 6
Sanitize 2
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