Rack parameters – Metrohm tiamo 1.1 Manual User Manual
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Configuration
Rack name
Shows the name of the attached rack. If no rack is in position then "
-----
" will
be shown.
Rack code
Shows the rack code of the attached rack. The rack code corresponds to
the arrangement of magnets on the base of the rack and is read in by the
Sample Processor in order to recognize the rack. If no rack is in position
then the display will be empty.
Number of positions
Shows the number of positions on the attached rack. If no rack is in posi-
tion then the display will be empty.
The parameters for the attached rack are defined on the following 3 tabs:
•
Rack parameters
Defines the parameters that are valid for all rack positions.
•
Lift positions
Defines the work, rinse, shift and special positions for Tower 1 and
Tower 2 (if present).
•
Special beaker
Settings for all special beakers on the rack in position.
Rack parameters
Beaker radius samples
1.0 ... 100.0 mm, [ off ]
Radius of the sample beakers on the rack. If the lift is moved to the work
position then this value will be compared with the parameter
Min. beaker ra-
dius
(see Properties Tower #) that can be specifically defined for each
tower. If
Beaker radius samples < Min. beaker radius
then a corresponding er-
ror message will appear. With
off
the beaker radius will not be checked.
Beaker sensor
[ Tower ], Robotic arm, off
When a sample position is moved to with the command
MOVE
then the
beaker sensor (
Tower
,
Robotic arm
) checks whether the special beaker is
present or not. With
off
no check will be made. For the option
Robotic arm
a