Owner's manual

Chapter 1: CFX Automation System II Installation
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Calibrate the CFX System(s)
1. Place a sealed plate in the CFX System(s).
2. Keep the CFX System(s) lid(s) open.
3. The gripper assembly will move to the CFX System and stop approximately one inch above
the plate. At this point, confirm that the gripper assembly is approximately centered above
the plate.
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This step confirms the general location of the gripper assembly. Do not lower the plate
handler arm down toward the plate at this step
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If the gripper assembly is misaligned by a large amount, you may make manual
adjustments at this point. Fine adjustments to the calibration will be made in the next step
4. Select Next. The gripper assembly will move down and grip the plate. Confirm that the
gripper assembly is centered on the plate (Figure 18).
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Confirm the gripper fingers are centered, touching the plate with equal distance from the
notches on the plate
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Confirm that the top of the gripper assembly is squared on the plate, overhanging the
plate by equal amounts
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If changes need to be made, carefully spread the gripper fingers, releasing them from the
plate. Continue to hold the gripper fingers open. Move the gripper assembly as needed
so that it is centered on the plate. Gently release the gripper fingers and examine if the
gripper assembly is centered on the plate (Figure 18). Repeat until properly centered
5. Select Next.
Fig. 17. Calibrating the barcode scanner.
Position the plate handler arm so the beam
illuminates the region slightly above the top of the
barcode sticker. It should be illuminating the very
bottom of the gripper assembly.