Bio-Rad CFX Automation System II - Manual (Page 37)

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Chapter 2: Using the CFX Automation System II
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Entering Barcode Information into a Plate List
Barcode information can be entered into the software and applied in a variety of ways,
described below.
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Manual entry — select the barcode cell that corresponds to the plate of interest (Figure 19).
Type in barcode information and then press the Enter key. The barcode cell for the next row
will be automatically highlighted
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External barcode scanner — connect an external barcode scanner to the computer. Select
the barcode cell corresponding to the plate of interest. Scan the plate. The barcode information
will be entered, and the barcode cell for the next row will be automatically highlighted
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Import LIMS or PrimePCR Run ID as barcode — CFX Manager Software LIMS and
PrimePCR Import Template files have a cell, B8, called Run ID. When Import LIMS or
PrimePCR Run ID as barcode is selected, barcode information in cell B8 of the LIMS or
PrimePCR file will be automatically loaded into the plate list
Note: This option must be selected before the LIMS or PrimePCR file is added to the plate list.
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Scan barcodes — no barcode information is loaded into the plate list prior to starting the
automation run. When Scan Barcodes is selected, all plates are moved to the barcode
scanner, scanned, and then placed in the CFX System. Barcode information is entered into
the plate list
Modify Settings
Settings allow you to customize the way files are named, managed, and stored, and to customize
the email notifications. Each plate list tab is associated with a separate set of software
settings. These settings are saved when the software is shut down. The settings will be applied
to all plate lists created and used with that particular source rack. To modify the settings, select
Settings. A window displaying three tabs with modifiable settings is displayed (Figure 21):
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Plate List Details
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Reports
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Emails and Notifications
Note: When saving a plate list, modifications made in Settings are not saved with the plate list file.
Fig. 21. Settings window.