It is possible to programmatically build a full MANTIS dispense list with every possible variable. This can streamline automated workflows by removing the need to manually define your dispense list or import data from a .CSV file. Read the description in the table for more detailed information, and pay close attention to the formatting.
The Dispense List File Format Sample
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No. | Variable | Description | Acceptance Value |
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1. | Version |
Version of dispense list parser within the MANTIS software. Each MANTIS software version comes with a parser version. The current dispense list parser is compatible with the previous versions, but we recommend upgrading the software to accommodate the parser to read the dispense list accurately. |
Dispense list parser version (file format) |
2. | Plate Type Name | The name of the plate to be used in the dispense. | Plate type file name |
3. | Delays | Defines the delay settings assigned in the dispense. Each delay setting is separated by a tab, and multiple delays within a single dispense are appended to this line. See the dispense list file format sample. |
Note: The sample above uses UserInput (1) and Timer (2) delay types. Follow the delay setting codes accordingly:
Settings for UserInput delay (first delay in the file format sample)
Settings for Timer delay (second delay in the file format sample)
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4. | Number of Plates | Specifies the number of plates to be dispensed. It’s typically used for running a multi-plate dispense with single dispense list. | Number of plate(s) |
5. | Delay Between Wells Per Reagent | Number of reagents to be dispensed followed by the delay time between wells for each reagent. |
Follow the reagent and delay code accordingly (from left to right):
(Delay time for each reagent)
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6. | Reagent Location on Dispense List | Defines the reagent’s position in the dispense list. | Reagent’s position, starting with 0. |
7. | Reagent Name and Viscosity | Name of the reagent and its viscosity to be used in the dispense. | Reagent name and viscosity |
8. | Dispense Location | Specifies the dispense location followed by its index. |
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9. | Well Designer | Defines the dispense volume in each well. | See the dispense list file format sample. |
MAOWH-V47R722 |