Bio-Rad CFX Automation System II - Manual (Page 27)

Chapter 1: CFX Automation System II Installation
| 19 CFX Automation System II | 19
4. Carefully observe the entire test process. Confirm the gripper assembly smoothly picks up
and releases plates, the plate is perfectly placed into the CFX System(s) and plates never
scrape against the racks.
5. If any of the calibration positions fail, a message will alert you to the failed position. You can
instruct the system to continue testing the other positions.
6. When testing is complete, recalibrate the failed positions. After calibration is complete, test
these positions.
Complete a Test Automation Run
After calibration and testing is complete, set up a plate list and run several empty plates through
an automation run before actual experimental plates are used. Plates can remain empty but
must be sealed. Use short cycling protocols in CFX Manager Software to reduce the amount of
time required for this final recommended test.
Carefully observe the entire test automation run. Confirm the gripper assembly smoothly picks
up and releases plates, the plate is perfectly placed into the CFX System(s), and plates never
scrape against the racks. If the entire test automation run completes correctly, the automation
system has been correctly installed and calibrated and is ready for use.