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epBlue Application Editor - Creating and editing applications

epBlue™ with MultiCon

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6.5.2 Detect tips

You can only use the Detect tips function, if you are using ep.T.I.P.S. Motion in tip holders and racks by

Eppendorf.

Enter the Detect tips function as a run parameter at the start of the application (see Setting the run

parameters for the optical sensor on p. 28).

The Detect tips function checks the type of pipette tips and determines the number and position of tips in

the rack.

The epT.I.P.S. Motion tray is coded. The optical sensor uses the code to detect the type of pipette tips.

Tab. 6-6: Arrangement of pipette tips if the Detect tips function is activated.

The Detect tips function checks to see if there are enough pipette tips available for the application. The

pipette tips must be continuously positioned without gaps. epBlue prompts you to refill the pipette tips

after the available tips have been depleted. In the next application, you can continue using a rack that has

already been opened.

Tab. 6-7: Arrangement of pipette tips if the Detect tips function is deactivated.

If the Detect tips function is deactivated, the columns of the rack must be fully equipped. The tips must be

available as of position A1.

6.5.3 Check labware placement

Enter the Check labware placement function as a run parameter when starting the application (see Setting

the run parameters for the optical sensor on p. 28).

The Check labware placement function detects the labware coding. The function checks if the labware on

the epMotion worktable matches the equipping of the epBlue worktable.

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