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How to update your MCA 96 labware definitions for Combi Tray Light

This article explains how to make the changes in your FluentControl software to use Tecan’s Combi Tray Light LiHa products. These changes should only be made by suitably qualified lab automation users.

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The figure below can be used to identify the SLAS tray type you are using:

 Combi Tray Light (CTL)   Combi Tray (CT) - legacy  SBS - legacy 
        

MCA 96 Arm:

For Fluent Instruments with MCA96 arm switching to Combi Tray Light, it is strongly recommended to upgrade to FluentControl 3.8 SP1. These adjustments prevent unintentional lifting of the Combi Tray Light or the Tip Box during tip pickup of 1000 µl or 1000µl wide bore disposable tips.

 

Procedure when using default labware definitions:

  1. Upgrade to FluentControl 3.8 SP1
  2. After upgrading, the new default labware definitions are imported automatically.

 

Procedure when using custom labware definitions:

To update your MCA 96 labware definitions when using custom labware definitions:

  1. Upgrade to FluentControl 3.8 SP1
  2. Ensure the following attributes are set (per screenshot below)
      • MCA96ZPickUpRetractSpeed: 150.00 mm/s
      • MCA96ZPickUpRetractAcceleration: 300.00 mm/s²
      • MCA96AlignmentMoveEngage: 10.00 mm
      • MCA96AlignmentMoveRelease: 40.00 mm

      MCA96_CustomAttributes_CombiTrayLight

      Important info: If you are using customized box labware definitions or require lid handling additional adjustments are needed. Please contact Tecan customer support for additional assistance 

           

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