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Biomek® FX


Sequence Reaction Setup Using the BiomekŪ FX Automated Workstation

Monique Mason, Jason Fawcett, and Laura Pajak, Ph.D.
Beckman Coulter, Inc.

Biomek FX system configuration:

  • Biomek FX software version 1.5b or higher
  • Single Pod system

Method: SequencingsetupBFX.exe

To install the sequencing setup methods on the Biomek FX:

  1. Download the self-extracting file containing the methods and import file.
  2. Double click the file to extract.
  3. Chose a directory to copy the files.
  4. Open the Biomek FX software.
  5. Under the File menu chose Open.
  6. Select one of the three PCR setup methods.
  7. If labware definitions are needed follow the additional steps below:
    1. In the Biomek FX software under the Tools menu choose Import/Export Utility.
    2. Select Open.
    3. Select the directory where the import file (.imp) is located and choose Open.
    4. Open the Labware folder by clicking the + next to it on the Import File side.
    5. Drag and drop the desired setting(s) to the Current Workspace side of the Import/Export Utility. (Note: Dragging an entire folder will copy all of the settings in that folder. You will then have the opportunity of overwriting or not overwriting each individual setting.)
    6. Continue to import settings using step 4 until all desired settings are imported.

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