Introduction; Maxprep™ Liquid Handler - Promega Maxprep AS9100 Operating Manual

Introduction

1.1 Maxprep™ Liquid Handler
The Maxprep™ Liquid Handler provides automated methods for preprocessing of samples
prior to nucleic acid purification on the Maxwell
range of research sample types. In addition, the Maxprep™ Liquid Handler provides a variety
of post-processing automated methods for handling and analysis of eluted nucleic acids. The
Maxprep™ Liquid Handler is designed for use by laboratory professionals. Up to 48 samples
can be prepared in a single preprocessing run.
The instrument is controlled through a graphical user interface running on a PC. The Maxprep™
Liquid Handler has the ability to record and report sample tracking and method run data. The
included automated and manual bar code readers can be used with the Maxprep™ Liquid
Handler to capture bar code information for samples and reagents. The Maxprep™ Liquid
Handler provides reports of the data gathered for instrument operations; reports can be printed
and exported to a storage location or a USB drive for transfer to a separate computer. Sample
tracking and run-specific information can also be tracked in the Promega Portal software to
facilitate information transfer between the Maxprep™ Liquid Handler and the Maxwell
and Maxwell
software can be generated using the separate Portal Access reporting software (see Technical
Manual #TM549).
To start a run, select the appropriate method and follow the instrument setup instructions
displayed by the user interface including scanning or entering sample bar code information.
For preprocessing methods, the Maxprep™ Liquid Handler prepares the samples for addition
to Maxwell
tubes, and transfers plungers to the Maxwell
cartridges are manually transferred to the appropriate Maxwell
run where sample tracking information that was entered can be retrieved from the Promega
Portal software. For post-processing methods, the Maxprep™ Liquid Handler can start with
samples in Maxwell
methods. Training on the use of the Maxprep™ Liquid Handler is provided during installation
(see Section 9.2, Warranty and Service Agreement Options).
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RSC cartridges, adds samples to the cartridges, adds elution buffer to the elution
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deck trays or other labware options for a variety of handling and analysis
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deck trays. The deck trays containing prepared
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