Hudson Robotics RapidPick - Manual (Page 12)

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2.2 – Protocol Template
Each SoftLinx RapidPick Protocol is built using the same template and has 3 sections:
- Initial Loading of Plates
- Main Process
- Final Cleanup
The “Initial Loading of Plates” section may consist of the following:
- Preparation of the target plate. Target plates are filled by the Micro10x or
prefilled prior to protocol execution. Lids are removed if they exist on the target
plate. Target plates are moved to the picker.
- Preparation of the source plate. Omnitrays and SBS-standard plates which have
source media are moved to the picker. Lids are also removed prior to picking. If a
user has selected a petri dish as the source, manual removal of lids are required.
The protocol may also have the option to allow the user to swap petri dishes
during picking.
- The picker may perform a “clean all needles” command prior to the first pick.
Once the initial load of plates has been completed, picking or rearraying will commence.
The “Main Process” is a repeating section of steps which executes only if plates are
available in both the source and target nests. The “Main Process” is as follows:
- Perform the pick or rearray as indicated in the protocol.
- Return the target plate and place a new one if the target plate is full. Target plates
are relidded if they had a lid. Target plates may be sealed by an automated sealer.
Target plates may be returned to either a stack or a liconic incubator.
- Return the source plate or prompt for new source if it has been fully picked.
Source plates are relidded if they had a lid. Source plates may return to a stack or
- Repeat the process if the plates were replaced successfully.
Once the workcell runs out of source or target plates, then the system performs a cleanup
process as follows:
- Return the last target and source plate.
- Clean the picker.
The protocol will then exit, allowing users to access the system, modify protocols, or
repeat the run.