LabChip GX/GXII User Manual

LabChip GX Instrument Description 222Front PanelThe controls on the front panel open the front door, eject the chipcartridge, and indicate the status of the instrument.Figure 104. Front PanelThe front panel contains the following parts:StatusLightChipbuttonEjectbuttonPowerButtonIndicates the state of the instrument:Dark (not lit) - Power is off.Solid green - Power is on and instrument is idle.Flashing green - Running a plate.Red - Power is on, cannot communicate with software.Flashing Red - Error detected.Moves the robot to open the door and releases the chip cartridge toaccess the chip. This button is illuminated when this function isavailable and flashes when movement is in progress.Moves the robot and opens the door to access the plate in themicroplate carrier. This button is illuminated when this function isavailable and flashes when movement is in progress.Turns the LabChip GX instrument On (Run) or Off (Standby). Note thatpower is still supplied to the power supply fans when the power switchis in the Standby position. Turning the instrument on reloads the systemfirmware and homes the robot.P/N 127170 Rev. 00 LabChip GX User Manual Caliper Life Sciences, Inc.