Hudson Robotics LabLinx - Manual (Page 5)

StackLink User Manual Hudson Robotics, Inc.
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CHAPTER 1-Introduction
Overview
The StackLink (Figure 1) is an automated microplate stacker, which also drives a high
speed, modular and expandable track system that delivers lab ware to multiple laboratory
instruments. A part of LabLinx track system, the StackLink is capable of handling up to
120 (60 x 2 stacks) 96-well, 384-well or 1536-well standard microliter plates.
The StackLink includes Hudson Robotics’ SoftLinx software, which provides an easy-to-
use interface to coordinate the LabLinx operation with other automated instruments.
Softlinx is written in the Visual Basic for Applications programming language and can
run on Windows Vista, Windows 7. The StackLink can be interfaced with readers,
washers, liquid handlers, labelers, pipettors, etc.
The StackLink is equipped with optional expandable tracks, known as TrackLinks
(Figure 2), as well as up to 8 plate-stop modules called StopLinks (Figure 3). The
StopLink uses proximity sensors in line with quick plate catching “fingers” to stop and
position the microplate in precise locations.
Figure 1