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13 - Overview of Freedom EVOware Commands
Overview of Device Commands
Tab. 13-16 Commands for the Columbus Washer (cont.)
StopRinse - The StopRinse command stops the currently running rinsing procedure.
See 16.6.8 “Columbus Washer - StopRinse Command”, 16-25.
StartProg - The StartProg command starts a washing program which is stored in the
Columbus washer. The washer is capable of storing up to 30 user-definable washing
programs. See 16.6.9 “Columbus Washer - StartProg Command”, 16-25.
WashPlateEx - The WashPlateEx command performs the washing of a microplate.
Information on the channels (liquid containers) to use with this command is read from
an external text file. The washer is capable of storing up to 30 user-definable washing
programs. See 16.6.10 “Columbus Washer - WashPlateEx Command”, 16-26.
DisableAutoPrime - The DisableAutoPrime command disables the auto-priming
function for the Columbus washer. Auto-priming is configured in the Columbus driver
settings. See 16.6.11 “Columbus Washer - DisableAutoPrime Command”, 16-29.
AllowAutoPrime - The AllowAutoPrime command activates the auto-priming function
for the Columbus washer. Auto-priming is configured in the Columbus driver settings.
See 16.6.12 “Columbus Washer - AllowAutoPrime Command”, 16-29.
13.2.6 Commands for the FlaskFlipper, Overview
The following table lists the commands for the FlaskFlipper.
Tab. 13-17 Commands for the FlaskFlipper
ExecuteScript - The ExecuteScript command is used to execute commands for the
FlaskFlipper. Most of the functions can also be executed using the other FlaskFlipper
commands. See 16.7.1 “FlaskFlipper - ExecuteScript Command”, 16-30.
LoadUnloadFlask - The LoadUnloadFlask command turns the flask flipper to the
horizontal position and opens the flask holding mechanism. In this position, you can
load (insert) or unload (remove) flasks using the plate robot (RoMa) or AutoLoader.
See 16.7.2 “FlaskFlipper - LoadUnloadFlask Command”, 16-30.
PrepareForPipette - The PrepareForPipette command closes the flask holding
mechanism and turns the flask flipper to the vertical position. In this position, you can
pipette into the flasks through the septum in the screw cap using the liquid handling
arm (LiHa). See 16.7.3 “FlaskFlipper - PrepareForPipette Command”, 16-31.
Shake - The Shake command is used to shake the flasks in the flask flipper for the
purpose of distributing and mixing liquids. This is done by alternately rocking the flask
flipper clockwise and counterclockwise with the specified shaking amplitude and
acceleration. See 16.7.4 “FlaskFlipper - Shake Command”, 16-31.
Knock - The Knock command moves the flask flipper to the horizontal position and
knocks the flasks using a spring-loaded mechanism. This is done to detach the cell
culture from the inner wall of a flask when the culture is fully grown. See
16.7.5 “FlaskFlipper - Knock Command”, 16-32.
13.2.7 Commands for the GENios Reader, Overview
The following table lists the commands for the GENios Reader. The Status
command is only available in Freedom EVOware Plus.
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