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Chapter 2 Droplet Generation Chapter 2 Droplet Generation
8. When droplet generation is complete, all three indicator lights are solid green. Open the door by pressing
the button, and remove the holder (with DG8 cartridge still in place) from the unit. Remove the disposable
gasket from the holder and discard it. The top wells of the cartridge contain droplets, and the middle and
lower wells are nearly empty with a small amount of residual oil.
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Table 2.2. Status indicator lights on the QX200 droplet generator. If the central LED flashes amber, the gasket is
not placed on the holder correctly or is missing and no seal was made. If the right LED flashes amber, a process error
occurred because the volume is too low in at least one well.
Solid green Power on DG8 cartridge holder in place Run complete
Flashing green — — Run in progress
Flashing amber — No seal; no gasket or empty well Low volume in well
Off Power off No DG8 cartridge holder Idle
QX200 droplet generator with DG8 cartridge in place.
Keep the DG8 cartridge in the holder.
Press to open and close
Status indicator lights