Plate Type Library
The Plate Type Library is where you can find various plate types used for your experiments. Several plate types come pre-loaded with the NT8 Control Software for your convenience. However, depending on the plate types you use, you can also add new plate definitions or modify the existing plate types. New plate types that you create and save are automatically added to this library. The Plate Type Library also manages all plates displayed in the Plate Selection window.
To open Plate Type Library, click the Tools menu, and select Plate Type Library.
Plate Type Library
Item |
Description |
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Plate Name |
Shows you the existing plate definitions that are available in the NT8 database. You can scroll through the list to find the desired plate that you would like to use in your experiments.
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Plate Type |
Informs you about the plate you’ll be using. NT8 supports four different plate types: Sitting, Hanging, LCP, or Deep Well. |
Number of Well |
Tells you the plate’s total number of wells. |
Number of Drop |
Tells you the plate’s total number of drop(s). |
Visible? |
Lets you to hide or show the desired plate type in the Plate Selection window. Select the checkbox to show the plate and deselect it to hide the plate. This option isn’t available for any plate currently used in an experiment. |
Remove |
Allows you to delete the desired plate type from the Plate Type Library. This option isn’t available for any plate currently used in an experiment. |
Plate Selection
The Plate Selection window enables you to view various plate types and directly assign them to any plate stations for use in your experiments. To access the Plate Selection window, click the Select Plate Type list located under any of the plate stations.
Opening the Plate Selection Window
The Plate Selection window is divided into two areas, the Available Plate Types search box and Plate List.
Plate Selection Window
Available Plate Types Search Box
The Available Plate Types search box allows you to easily find your desired plates that will be used in your experiments. To instantly search for any existing plates, type the correct plate name in the Available Plate Types search box. If you cannot find the searched plate, you might need to add a new plate type through the Plate Type Library. Read more about Adding and Editing Plate Types.
Plate List
The Plate List displays a visual collection of various pre-loaded plates, ranging from the MRC 2 Well Crystallization plates to an LCP Sandwich to meet your experiment needs. The available plate definitions are taken from various third-party vendors. You can directly use the available plate types in your experiments. For more information, see Plate Stations 1, 2, and 3.
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