beautypg.com

5 positioning labware on the worktable, Positioning labware on the worktable – Eppendorf epMotion 5075 User Manual

Page 92

background image

Operation
epMotion

®

5075

English (EN)

92

9.2.5

Positioning labware on the worktable

You can find information on special positioning features in the Labware chapter (see Labware accessories
on p. 71)
.

9.2.5.1 Tubes

1. Open the tubes.

2. Place the tubes vertically in the racks.

Place tubes with lids in racks with lid fixture only.

3. Lock the attached lids in the lid fixtures on the rack.

9.2.5.2 Reservoir Rack modules

 Place the ReservoirRack Module in the ReservoirRack (see p. 76).

9.2.5.3 Plates, racks and adapters

The labware may not have any play at the epMotion worktable location.

1. Align the labware.

Align the racks and adapters on the worktable in such a way that the writing faces the user.

Align the plates on the worktable in such a way that position A1 of the plate is located at the rear on
the left.

Plates, racks, epT.I.P.S Motion racks and Thermoadapters

NOTICE! Collision or dispensing error due to uneven and tilted labware.
Labware must be positioned evenly on the worktable.

 Do not tilt the labware.
 Place warped PCR plates on a thermoadapter or thermoblock.

NOTICE! Collision with tube lids.
If the lid blocks the tube opening, it may collide with the dispensing tool.

 Position the tube lid so the tube opening is not covered.

2. Position the labware in such a way that the spring

clip holder pushes the labware against the
positioning pins. The labware must touch the
positioning pins of the location.