Hudson Robotics SOLO - Manual (Page 2)

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Index
Introduction....................................................................................................................... 3
Section 1 - Hardware ........................................................................................................ 4
1-Unpacking the SOLO .............................................................................................. 4
2 – SOLO Setup.............................................................................................................. 7
2.1 – Ivek Pump Setup................................................................................................ 7
2.2 – Hamilton Pump .................................................................................................. 8
2.3 – Multichannel ...................................................................................................... 9
3 – Accessories ............................................................................................................. 11
Section 3.1 – Heating/Cooling Nest.......................................................................... 11
Section 3.3 – SOLOPlus ........................................................................................... 12
4 – Hardware Specifications ......................................................................................... 15
Section 2 – Software........................................................................................................ 17
1-Installation ................................................................................................................. 17
1.1 – Installation CD ................................................................................................. 17
1.2 – RS-232 ............................................................................................................. 17
2 – SOLOSoft: Main Screen ......................................................................................... 18
2.1 - Overview .......................................................................................................... 18
2.2 – File Menu......................................................................................................... 18
2.3 – View Menu....................................................................................................... 19
2.4 – Tools Menu ...................................................................................................... 20
2.5 – Window / Help Menus..................................................................................... 27
3 – Developing SOLOSoft Methods............................................................................. 28
3.1 – Overview.......................................................................................................... 28
3.2 – Aspirate Step.................................................................................................... 29
3.3 – Dispense Step................................................................................................... 35
3.4 – Get Tip Step ..................................................................................................... 36
3.5 – Shuck Tip Step................................................................................................. 37
3.6 – Loop / End Loop Steps .................................................................................... 38
3.7 – Pause Step ........................................................................................................ 38
3.8 – Move Arm Step................................................................................................ 39
3.9 – Set Speed Step.................................................................................................. 40
3.10 – Prime Step...................................................................................................... 41
3.11 – HitPick Step (available ONLY for single-tip operation modes).................... 42
3.12 – GetLevel Step................................................................................................. 45
3.13 – GetBottom Step.............................................................................................. 47
3.14 – Change Plate Types........................................................................................ 49
3.15 – Operate Accessory ......................................................................................... 50
3.15.1 – Micro10x..................................................................................................... 51
3.15.2 – Ten WayValve ............................................................................................ 51
3.15.3 – Shaker Nest ................................................................................................. 52
3.15.4 – Wait For Input............................................................................................. 52
3.15.4 – Write To Output.......................................................................................... 53
3.15.5 – Hot/Cold Nest ............................................................................................. 53