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epBlue Application Editor - Creating and editing applications

epBlue™ with MultiCon

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6.3.10 Number of samples command

The Number of samples command is used to define how many samples or positions will be processed in the

following transfer commands. The Number of samples command is valid until it has been replaced by a new

Number of samples command.

You can use several Number of samples commands within one application. When the application starts, the

software will query entries for the commands Number of samples. If you do not want to execute part of the

application, enter 0.

If you do not use the Number of samples command, epBlue asks you for the number of samples at the start

of the application. This entry then applies for all commands of the application.

The sample quantity is limited by the pattern.

Abb. 6-18: Number of Samples command

Fig. 6-18: Number of Samples command

In accordance with the subsequent command, the Number of samples command has the following

effects:

• Before the Sample transfer command: number of samples that are aspirated from the source labware.

• Before the Reagent transfer command: number of destination positions into which liquid is dispensed.

• Before the Pool oder Pool one destination command: number of source positions from which liquid is

aspirated.

Fix Sample Count checkbox

Check the checkbox in order to define the

number of samples.

Uncheck the checkbox to enter the number of

samples at the start of the application.

Number of Samples field

Active if the Fix number of samples checkbox is

checked. Enter the number of samples. This value

will be taken into account for the pattern.

Max Number of Samples field

Active if the Fix number of samples checkbox is

not checked. Maximum number of samples that

can be processed in the application.

Comment field

This text field is displayed when the software asks

for the number of samples. Enter explanatory

information in the field.