Bio-Rad EXQuest Spot Cutter - Manual (Page 70)

EXCISION TOOL CONTROLS
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8.9 PLATES FOR CUT RUN
Figure 8-9. “Plates for Cut Run” dialog box
The "Plates for Cut Run" dialog is used to identify microplates to be used for a cut run.
• Use. The check boxes in this column are used to select or deselect plates for use in the current run.
• Name. This column is used to enter a user-defined microplate name for each plate. The software
automatically names unnamed plates with the order they will be filled (i.e. Plate001, Plate002, etc.
by default.). This name may be changed if desired.
• Barcode/Plate ID. This field is used to enter the microplate barcode ID or a user-defined microplate
ID for each plate. Although a bar code or plate ID is not required, it is highly recommended since it
can be used when loading plates to confirm that the correct plate has been loaded into the correct
microplate rack position (see Section 8.10). The barcode can be scanned in using a barcode reader
or typed in from the keyboard.
• Size: This column lists the number of wells in the plate.
• Order: This column lists the fill order for each plate.
• Avail: This column displays the number of available wells in each microplate.
• Used: This column displays the number of wells that have been filled or reserved.
• Edit: Click these buttons to show an image of the selected plate (see Figure 8-9). The microplate
image displays the status for each well: white, empty well; and red, filled or reserved wells.
• Delete: Click the buttons in this column to delete a plate from the list.
• Add plate: Click this button to add a new plate to the list.