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1.2 – Starting a Run – Checklist
The following items should be checked prior to starting a SoftLinx RapidPick Protocol.
This list assumes all calibrations and robot positions have been correctly saved.
- All instruments have been turned on.
- The Platecrane is on and in a safe position for movement, away from the picker.
- The RapidPick software is active and marked as Online.
- The RapidPick camera cap is off, and the camera is in position.
- The RapidPick wash bottle is full of clean, deionized water.
- The RapidPick trash bottle is empty.
- The RapidPick has the proper imaging parameters necessary to detect the
colonies to be picked for this protocol.
- All plates must be in the correct stacks or positions prior to starting.
- All other plate positions are empty.
- If a Micro10x is in the system, ensure it is primed.
- If a RSH-4000 sealer is in the system, ensure that there is enough sealing tape for
the protocol.
- If a Liconic is in the system, ensure that the instrument has initialized properly
and enough room is available for plates.
- If the E-stop is installed, ensure it is not activated.
- If UV lights are installed, ensure the UV lights are switched off.