Bio-Rad EXQuest Spot Cutter User Manual
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EXCISION TOOL CONTROLS
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8.10 LOAD PLATE ON CUTTER DIALOG
Figure 8-10. “Load Plate on Cutter” dialog box
This dialog helps the operator correctly place the microplates in the microplate rack.
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Name: This is the name of the microplate to be loaded.
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Barcode: This is the barcode or plate ID of the microplate to be loaded.
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Confirm barcode: This is the barcode or plate ID of the microplate you are loading and is scanned or
typed in to confirm that the correct plate is being loaded. Failure to use a barcode/plate ID could
result in a plate being placed in the wrong rack position. A barcode or plate ID (both instances) must
be entered if one was entered in the "Plates for Cut Run" dialog (see Section 8.9).
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Plate type: This field displays the microplate format for the microplate currently being loaded.
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Microplate Rack Image: The green box in this image shows the rack location that the current
microplate should be placed in. Note that the microplate should be oriented so well A1 is in the front
left corner.