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  • How to create and use Profiles in the ROTOR(+) Software (Video)

    1. ROTOR(+)
    2. Videos
    3. Software Demonstrations

    Introduction The ROTOR software for both the ROTOR HDA and ROTOR+ is very easy to use. It has been designed to be intuitive requiring no special training. The following videos demonstrate how to cr...

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  • What Source Plates will the PIXL accept?

    1. PIXL
    2. FAQ - General

    Answer : The PIXL accepts the following source plate formats.  90 mm Petri Dishes 150 mm Petri Dishes· Rectangular PlusPlates™ Adapter plates are fitted into the PIXL to match the source plate yo...

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  • SporePlay+ User Guide

    1. General
    2. User Manuals

    User Guide : The User Guide for the SporePlay+ is attached to this article. Note: If you have the older SporePlay please follow the link. If you require more information please contact technicalsup...

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  • How to pick up Tetrads using Singer Needles

    1. MSM 400
    2. FAQ - General

    Answer : The image below shows how Tetrads are picked up when using the Singer Needles.  There is a PDF version of this picture attached to this article.  If you require more information please c...

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  • Explain the Liquid mixing function in the ROTOR(+)?

    1. ROTOR(+)
    2. FAQ - Software

    Answer : Although the ROTOR was never designed as a liquid handling Robot it is possible to use it for transferring cells that are stored in liquid. When using liquid the user must use long pin pad...

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  • What is the best mixing technique?

    1. SQWERTY - Pipetting Robot
    2. FAQ's

    Answer Mixing will add time to your workflow but is necessary if multiple transfers are required to one target. It is possible to mix only when the final transfer to that target is dispensed. A goo...

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  • Do you have any tips on pouring agar as flat as possible?

    1. General
    2. FAQ

    Answer : Pour slightly more Agar than you would do normally - 400 ml from a Duran bottle should be used for every 10 plates. You can use a serological pipette for this if you really want to, with a...

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  • What Target plates will the PIXL accept?

    1. PIXL
    2. FAQ - General

    Answer : The PIXL accepts the following target plate formats: 96 MultiWell 384 MultiWell 96 Deep Well 384 Deep Well 96 Well PCR 384 Well PCR Rectangular PlusPlates™ Note:  Some (not all) other pl...

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  • Do you have a reference guide for the PIXL Software Icons?

    1. PIXL
    2. FAQ - Software

    Answer : Full details about the software and icons can be found in the PIXL User Guide supplied with your ROTOR. Below are some extracts from the manual.   If you require more information ...

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  • Can the computer operating system be updated??

    1. ROTOR(+)
    2. FAQ - Software

    Answer : The ROTOR(+) software has been designed to run on a Microsoft Windows touchscreen computer. If the touchscreen is being used as a standalone control interface then this should not cause th...

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