User Manual

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Section 1 – Workcell Operation
1.1 – Startup
All instruments must be powered and connected to the computer prior to starting the
software packages.
The desktop contains two main icons:
SoftLinx V : Hudson’s Protocol Editing Software, used to run the PlateCrane
and RapidPick Lite protocols.
Picker : CP7200’s operating software
The CP7200 picker software should be started prior to running SoftLinx. The picker must
also be on before this software is activated.
The picker software is covered in the CP7200 manual.
Clicking on the will start SoftLinx V.
At this point, the user can click “Open Protocol” to access protocols for this system. Pre-
developed protocols are available for standard colony picking, rearraying, and segmented
picking. Additional protocols are created based on customer requirements, but will
always follow the same basic protocol template outlined in the manual.