Adding Labware to the Library

The Labware Library is a database that stores information about the labware utilized in Cellmatic. Cellmatic Suite has some pre-registered labware, either from FORMULATRIX or other sources.

Labware Library

To add labware to the library:

1. Navigate to Library > Labware, and click the CREATE button on the top right corner.

2. On the Create Labware page, fill in the required information. The fields with a red asterisk ( * ) are mandatory.

   Note

   Additional forms may appear as you select trough as labware type.

   

   Create Labware Page

   Item	Description
   General Information
   Labware Name	Descriptive name for the labware.
   Labware Type	A list of labware supported by Cellmatic. If you select troughs or microplates, make sure the labware IDs for FLO, RX, and Imager match.
   Well Shape	Options for the shape of the well: round and square.
   Well Number	A list of well numbers of the selected labware. The Rows and Columns are automatically specified when the well number is selected. Selects Custom to define new well number(s) that are not mentioned in the list. Then, specify the rows and columns.
   Well Area	The well area of labware in mm2.
   Vendor	The company that sells the labware.
   Part Number	The identifier number of the labware.
   Minimal Labware/Chip/Tip Amount Reminder	The lowest chip/labware/tip amount before the reminder. The minimal amount shouldn’t exceed well number.
   Notes	A space for additional information if any.
   Advance Settings
   Add Liquid Handler
   Select Liquid Handler	Two liquid handlers used for the labware: Flo i8 and RX.
   Select Profile ID	A list of labware supported by Flo i8 and RX. Match the FLO ID with the RX and/or Imager when you select labware types such as microplate, counting plate, and trough.
   Input Dead Volume	The remaining volume of liquid in the labware after full aspiration.
   Input Working Capacity	The working volume of labware when the labware is in flat and tilted positions. The total volume a well can hold, minus the dead volume. Note The feature is available when users select a microplate as the labware type.
   Input Safe Volume	The minimum liquid volume in the labware required to ensure no air is aspirated during transfer in flat and tilted positions.
   Imager Setting
   Select Imager ID	A list of labware supported by Imager. Match the Imager ID with the FLO and/or RX IDs when you select labware types such as microplate and counting plate.
   Volume-Based Speed Control
   Volume Range (μL)	The volume range assigned to a specific transport speed.
   Transport Speed	How fast the Rover transports the labware to the destination: Slow, Medium, and Fast.
   Dislodger
   Volume Range (μL)	The volume range assigned to a specific dislodging setting.
   Velocity (RPM)	The dislodging speed when operating.
   Acceleration (RPM/s)	The dislodger’s capacity to gain speed within a short time.
   Duration Per Rotation (s)	The time taken to complete one full rotation.
   Rotation	The action of the Dislodger rotating around an axis or center.
   Additional Settings
   Dispense Minimum Volume	The smallest volume that the system is permitted to dispense into the labware.
   Weight	The weight of the labware.
   Need Warming	Indicates the labware is rated for high-temperature applications.
   Compatible with Dispenser	The registered labware is validated for use with the Cellmatic dispensing module.
   Enable Well Refill	When active, the system automatically replenishes the well with the designated reagent to maintain the required volume.

3. Use the table below as your reference for the labware’s Working Capacity, RX, and FLO Dead Volumes. Alternatively, refer to the labware’s technical data sheet for the working volume.

   Labware Name	Plate Orientation	FLO Working Capacity (µL)	FLO Dead Volume (µL)	FLO Safe Volume (µL)	RX Working Capacity (µL)	RX Dead Volume (µL)
   1-Well Plate	Flat	24,000	6,045	19,000	25,000	500
   	Tilted	8,000	580	1,200
   4-Well Plate	Flat	8,000	2,200	3,000	5,000	250
   	Tilted	6,000	500	900
   6-Well Circular Plate	Flat	2,000	900	1,400	16,000	0
   	Tilted	1,000	179	500
   8-Well Plate	Flat	8,000	1,000	2,600	3,000	150
   	Tilted	3,000	300	800
   24-Well Plate	Flat	1,000	341	260	2,000	0
   	Tilted	1,000	248	200
   96-Well Plate	Flat	1,000	0	90	250	5

4. Click SAVE to store the information and add labware to the library.

Related Topics

• Adding a Reagent to the Library

• Adding a Reagent Vessel to the Library

• Adding a Culture Reagent to the Library