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Overview
In order to ensure that customer expectations are fully satisfied, the following information has been compiled to summarize the functionality of the device. The warranty for this custom integration is one year from shipment. This includes Beckman Coulter-supplied hardware and software. This warranty applies for the integration to the version of hardware, firmware, and software originally integrated. Any changes to the components that cause the integration to no longer function properly are not covered under this warranty. The warranty applies to the system and system software versions (including SAMI®) on which the original integration was installed. Although our goal is for all SILAS™ modules to be forward compatible, this cannot be guaranteed for custom integrations. Any upgrades to the system (including SAMI) which cause the integration to no longer function properly are not covered under the warranty for this integration. Functional Description The Biomek FX Microplate Flattening ALP is designed to clamp the top edge of the long side of a PCR microtiter plate. Since PCR plates have a tendency to warp after they are heated, it is necessary to clamp them in place to ensure accurate, reliable pipetting on the Biomek FX. PCR microplates can be transferred to and from the Microplate Flattening ALP. The ORCA® robot will transfer a plate to the device before a Biomek FX method is performed, then remove the plate after the method has completed. Device Control The Biomek FX Microplate Flattening ALP can be operated via the supplied SILAS module** for the device. In this implementation an operator will have options to Initialize the device to establish a communications link, and to Open and Close the microplate clamps. The Microplate Flattening ALP SILAS module can be controlled from the Biomek FX software. It will be the user's responsibility to configure the SILAS module to close the clamps before pipetting and to open the clamps before the microplate is transported. ** Note that SILAS software must be present on the Windows NT® 4.0 based PC that will be used to run the instrument. SILAS and a Windows NT 4.0 based PC may be purchased as separate items, if needed. Data Collection There are no data files generated from the process, other than a Biomek FX standard log file showing general tasks performed during the method operation. Additional Specifications
Integration Components The integration package for this device includes the following items:
Please contact your local Beckman Coulter representative for the availability of this custom product. The custom Automated Labware Positioner (ALP) described here is not available in all countries served by Beckman Coulter. * All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Where applicable, the PCR process is covered by patents owned by Roche Molecular Systems, Inc., and F. Hoffmann-LaRoche, Ltd. For comments or questions about T3 Update, please contact David Daniels, Ph.D., editor.
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