Bio-Rad CFX Automation System II - Manual (Page 22)

Chapter 1: CFX Automation System II Installation
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Select Calibrate
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The calibration wizard will walk you through the steps to calibrate, modify, and accept
each calibration position. At each step, carefully read the instructions presented and
perform the required actions. If calibration modification is required, manually adjust the
plate handler by moving the arm to the desired location
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Select Next. Instructions for the next calibration step will automatically appear
This manual provides additional details to supplement the information displayed in the
calibration wizard.
During calibration, refer to the following sections:
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Begin Calibration
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Calibrate the Racks
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Calibrate the Barcode Scanner
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Calibrate the CFX System(s)
After calibration is complete, test the calibration using the calibration wizard.
Lastly, confirm calibration by completing a test automation run.
Begin Calibration
During installation, factory calibration values are loaded. These values are starting points for
calibration and must be adjusted as needed. If the system requires calibration at any of the
positions, manually adjust the plate handler by moving it to the correct calibration position.
When instructed by the software, the robot arm can be moved along the vertical axis and
horizontal axis and extended in and out from the tower (Figure 14). The wrist can be rotated to
help obtain ideal calibration.
WARNING! Adjust the plate handler only when instructed. Manually adjusting the plate handler
at other times may damage the instrument.
Fig. 14. Manually changing positions during calibration.
Rotate the wrist
to obtain proper
calibration
Gently push up
or pull down the
arm to adjust the
vertical position
The rotary axis
can be modified
to obtain proper
calibration
Gently pull out or
push in the arm to
change the reach