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What is Surface Tension?
Answer High surface tension exists in liquids with high cohesion. Molecules below the surface of the liquid get pulled by inter-molecular attractions from all sides, while those at the surface only...
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How to increase experimental throughput and reproducability
Answer This article details some best practices to increase experimental throughput Hints & Tips Increase experimental throughput by: Better arranging the wells/tubes used within SQWERTY so ther...
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Glossary and Definitions used in SQWERTY - Pipetting Robot
Introduction List of terms used in SQWERTY Documentation Adhesion The ability of a liquid to stick to other surfaces/substances. Glycerol is very adhesive. Highly adhesive fluids would need a large...
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How does a MK1 Micromanipulator work?
AnswerThe comfortable ‘pencil’ grip on the Mk1 allows intuitive control of the attached tool. The unique 3D pantograph is perfectly counter-balanced to provide fine linear and angular control with ...
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How do I confirm that I have installed our new ROTOR / PIXL?
Introduction Singer Instruments will normally attempt to provide a Singer Instruments trained engineer (if requested) for the installation and commission of a ROTOR or PIXLThese are our largest ins...
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A demonstration of the Right Hand Menu in the ROTOR(+) software (Video)
IntroductionThe 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 the use of ...
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How to apply the same level of background subtraction across a whole batch process in the PhenoBooth(+) software?.
Answer:There is an option available in the software which allows the user to choose. See the highlighted area in the options box below.From the top menu select 'File > Options'.If you require more ...
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What is the best way to clean the PIXL?
Answer : Full instructions for cleaning your PIXL can be found in the PIXL User Guide. The information below contains extracts from the user guide.Waste chute The waste chute comes into contact wit...
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Array: 4 x Liquid to 1 x Agar using the Recycle Mode on the ROTOR(+)?
Answer : The file _d_1_To_4_Array_Recycle.srr attached to this article will allow the user to copy 4 source plates to 1 target plate. It allows the user to use the Recycle Mode which when used in c...
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Recognise your MSM 200
Picture : Below is a picture of an MSM 200. Singer Instruments are no longer able to fully support the MSM 200 due to the lack of available parts. If you do experience any problems please contact...