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| 1 | +{ |
| 2 | + "cells": [ |
| 3 | + { |
| 4 | + "cell_type": "markdown", |
| 5 | + "metadata": {}, |
| 6 | + "source": [ |
| 7 | + "# BioTek EL406\n", |
| 8 | + "\n", |
| 9 | + "The BioTek EL406 plate washer is controlled by the {class}`~pylabrobot.plate_washing.biotek.el406.BioTekEL406Backend` class. It communicates via FTDI USB serial.\n", |
| 10 | + "\n", |
| 11 | + "The EL406 has three fluid delivery subsystems — manifold, syringe pump, and peristaltic pump — plus an integrated plate shaker. All operations require a {class}`~pylabrobot.resources.Plate` object to configure plate-specific parameters automatically." |
| 12 | + ] |
| 13 | + }, |
| 14 | + { |
| 15 | + "cell_type": "markdown", |
| 16 | + "metadata": {}, |
| 17 | + "source": [ |
| 18 | + "## Setup" |
| 19 | + ] |
| 20 | + }, |
| 21 | + { |
| 22 | + "cell_type": "code", |
| 23 | + "execution_count": null, |
| 24 | + "metadata": {}, |
| 25 | + "outputs": [], |
| 26 | + "source": [ |
| 27 | + "from pylabrobot.plate_washing.biotek.el406 import ExperimentalBioTekEL406Backend\n", |
| 28 | + "from pylabrobot.resources import Cor_96_wellplate_360ul_Fb\n", |
| 29 | + "\n", |
| 30 | + "backend = ExperimentalBioTekEL406Backend() # ExperimentalBioTekEL406Backend(device_id=\"YOUR_FTDI_ID_HERE\")\n", |
| 31 | + "await backend.setup()\n", |
| 32 | + "\n", |
| 33 | + "plate = Cor_96_wellplate_360ul_Fb(name=\"plate\")" |
| 34 | + ] |
| 35 | + }, |
| 36 | + { |
| 37 | + "cell_type": "markdown", |
| 38 | + "metadata": {}, |
| 39 | + "source": [ |
| 40 | + "## Manifold\n", |
| 41 | + "\n", |
| 42 | + "The wash manifold is the primary fluid system. Prime the lines before use to fill tubing with buffer." |
| 43 | + ] |
| 44 | + }, |
| 45 | + { |
| 46 | + "cell_type": "code", |
| 47 | + "execution_count": null, |
| 48 | + "metadata": {}, |
| 49 | + "outputs": [], |
| 50 | + "source": [ |
| 51 | + "await backend.manifold_prime(plate, volume=10000, buffer=\"A\") # 10 mL" |
| 52 | + ] |
| 53 | + }, |
| 54 | + { |
| 55 | + "cell_type": "markdown", |
| 56 | + "metadata": {}, |
| 57 | + "source": [ |
| 58 | + "Dispense and aspirate individually, or use `manifold_wash` for repeated dispense-aspirate cycles." |
| 59 | + ] |
| 60 | + }, |
| 61 | + { |
| 62 | + "cell_type": "code", |
| 63 | + "execution_count": null, |
| 64 | + "metadata": {}, |
| 65 | + "outputs": [], |
| 66 | + "source": [ |
| 67 | + "await backend.manifold_dispense(plate, volume=200, buffer=\"A\")" |
| 68 | + ] |
| 69 | + }, |
| 70 | + { |
| 71 | + "cell_type": "code", |
| 72 | + "execution_count": null, |
| 73 | + "metadata": {}, |
| 74 | + "outputs": [], |
| 75 | + "source": [ |
| 76 | + "await backend.manifold_aspirate(plate)" |
| 77 | + ] |
| 78 | + }, |
| 79 | + { |
| 80 | + "cell_type": "code", |
| 81 | + "execution_count": null, |
| 82 | + "metadata": {}, |
| 83 | + "outputs": [], |
| 84 | + "source": [ |
| 85 | + "await backend.manifold_wash(plate, cycles=3, buffer=\"A\")" |
| 86 | + ] |
| 87 | + }, |
| 88 | + { |
| 89 | + "cell_type": "markdown", |
| 90 | + "metadata": {}, |
| 91 | + "source": [ |
| 92 | + "`manifold_wash` supports many options: shake/soak between cycles, secondary aspirate, bottom wash, and per-cycle pre-dispense." |
| 93 | + ] |
| 94 | + }, |
| 95 | + { |
| 96 | + "cell_type": "code", |
| 97 | + "execution_count": null, |
| 98 | + "metadata": {}, |
| 99 | + "outputs": [], |
| 100 | + "source": [ |
| 101 | + "await backend.manifold_wash(\n", |
| 102 | + " plate,\n", |
| 103 | + " cycles=3,\n", |
| 104 | + " buffer=\"A\",\n", |
| 105 | + " dispense_volume=300,\n", |
| 106 | + " soak_duration=10,\n", |
| 107 | + " shake_duration=5,\n", |
| 108 | + " shake_intensity=\"Medium\",\n", |
| 109 | + ")" |
| 110 | + ] |
| 111 | + }, |
| 112 | + { |
| 113 | + "cell_type": "markdown", |
| 114 | + "metadata": {}, |
| 115 | + "source": [ |
| 116 | + "Run an auto-clean cycle to flush the manifold lines." |
| 117 | + ] |
| 118 | + }, |
| 119 | + { |
| 120 | + "cell_type": "code", |
| 121 | + "execution_count": null, |
| 122 | + "metadata": {}, |
| 123 | + "outputs": [], |
| 124 | + "source": [ |
| 125 | + "await backend.manifold_auto_clean(plate, buffer=\"A\", duration=60)" |
| 126 | + ] |
| 127 | + }, |
| 128 | + { |
| 129 | + "cell_type": "markdown", |
| 130 | + "metadata": {}, |
| 131 | + "source": [ |
| 132 | + "## Syringe pump\n", |
| 133 | + "\n", |
| 134 | + "The syringe pump provides precise low-volume dispensing." |
| 135 | + ] |
| 136 | + }, |
| 137 | + { |
| 138 | + "cell_type": "code", |
| 139 | + "execution_count": null, |
| 140 | + "metadata": {}, |
| 141 | + "outputs": [], |
| 142 | + "source": [ |
| 143 | + "await backend.syringe_prime(plate, syringe=\"A\", volume=5000, flow_rate=5, refills=2)" |
| 144 | + ] |
| 145 | + }, |
| 146 | + { |
| 147 | + "cell_type": "code", |
| 148 | + "execution_count": null, |
| 149 | + "metadata": {}, |
| 150 | + "outputs": [], |
| 151 | + "source": [ |
| 152 | + "await backend.syringe_dispense(plate, volume=50, syringe=\"A\")" |
| 153 | + ] |
| 154 | + }, |
| 155 | + { |
| 156 | + "cell_type": "markdown", |
| 157 | + "metadata": {}, |
| 158 | + "source": [ |
| 159 | + "## Peristaltic pump" |
| 160 | + ] |
| 161 | + }, |
| 162 | + { |
| 163 | + "cell_type": "code", |
| 164 | + "execution_count": null, |
| 165 | + "metadata": {}, |
| 166 | + "outputs": [], |
| 167 | + "source": [ |
| 168 | + "await backend.peristaltic_prime(plate, volume=300, flow_rate=\"High\")" |
| 169 | + ] |
| 170 | + }, |
| 171 | + { |
| 172 | + "cell_type": "code", |
| 173 | + "execution_count": null, |
| 174 | + "metadata": {}, |
| 175 | + "outputs": [], |
| 176 | + "source": [ |
| 177 | + "await backend.peristaltic_dispense(plate, volume=100, flow_rate=\"High\")" |
| 178 | + ] |
| 179 | + }, |
| 180 | + { |
| 181 | + "cell_type": "code", |
| 182 | + "execution_count": null, |
| 183 | + "metadata": {}, |
| 184 | + "outputs": [], |
| 185 | + "source": [ |
| 186 | + "await backend.peristaltic_purge(plate, volume=300, flow_rate=\"High\")" |
| 187 | + ] |
| 188 | + }, |
| 189 | + { |
| 190 | + "cell_type": "markdown", |
| 191 | + "metadata": {}, |
| 192 | + "source": [ |
| 193 | + "## Shaking" |
| 194 | + ] |
| 195 | + }, |
| 196 | + { |
| 197 | + "cell_type": "code", |
| 198 | + "execution_count": null, |
| 199 | + "metadata": {}, |
| 200 | + "outputs": [], |
| 201 | + "source": [ |
| 202 | + "await backend.shake(plate, duration=30, intensity=\"Medium\")" |
| 203 | + ] |
| 204 | + }, |
| 205 | + { |
| 206 | + "cell_type": "markdown", |
| 207 | + "metadata": {}, |
| 208 | + "source": [ |
| 209 | + "## Batching\n", |
| 210 | + "\n", |
| 211 | + "Each step command automatically starts and cleans up a batch. To group multiple steps into a single batch (avoiding repeated start/cleanup overhead), use the `batch()` context manager." |
| 212 | + ] |
| 213 | + }, |
| 214 | + { |
| 215 | + "cell_type": "code", |
| 216 | + "execution_count": null, |
| 217 | + "metadata": {}, |
| 218 | + "outputs": [], |
| 219 | + "source": [ |
| 220 | + "async with backend.batch(plate):\n", |
| 221 | + " await backend.manifold_prime(plate, volume=10000, buffer=\"A\")\n", |
| 222 | + " await backend.manifold_wash(plate, cycles=3, buffer=\"A\")\n", |
| 223 | + " await backend.manifold_aspirate(plate)" |
| 224 | + ] |
| 225 | + }, |
| 226 | + { |
| 227 | + "cell_type": "markdown", |
| 228 | + "metadata": {}, |
| 229 | + "source": [ |
| 230 | + "## Queries" |
| 231 | + ] |
| 232 | + }, |
| 233 | + { |
| 234 | + "cell_type": "code", |
| 235 | + "execution_count": null, |
| 236 | + "metadata": {}, |
| 237 | + "outputs": [], |
| 238 | + "source": [ |
| 239 | + "await backend.request_serial_number()" |
| 240 | + ] |
| 241 | + }, |
| 242 | + { |
| 243 | + "cell_type": "code", |
| 244 | + "execution_count": null, |
| 245 | + "metadata": {}, |
| 246 | + "outputs": [], |
| 247 | + "source": [ |
| 248 | + "await backend.request_washer_manifold()" |
| 249 | + ] |
| 250 | + }, |
| 251 | + { |
| 252 | + "cell_type": "code", |
| 253 | + "execution_count": null, |
| 254 | + "metadata": {}, |
| 255 | + "outputs": [], |
| 256 | + "source": [ |
| 257 | + "await backend.request_instrument_settings()" |
| 258 | + ] |
| 259 | + }, |
| 260 | + { |
| 261 | + "cell_type": "markdown", |
| 262 | + "metadata": {}, |
| 263 | + "source": [ |
| 264 | + "## Teardown" |
| 265 | + ] |
| 266 | + }, |
| 267 | + { |
| 268 | + "cell_type": "code", |
| 269 | + "execution_count": null, |
| 270 | + "metadata": {}, |
| 271 | + "outputs": [], |
| 272 | + "source": [ |
| 273 | + "await backend.stop()" |
| 274 | + ] |
| 275 | + } |
| 276 | + ], |
| 277 | + "metadata": { |
| 278 | + "kernelspec": { |
| 279 | + "display_name": "env", |
| 280 | + "language": "python", |
| 281 | + "name": "python3" |
| 282 | + }, |
| 283 | + "language_info": { |
| 284 | + "codemirror_mode": { |
| 285 | + "name": "ipython", |
| 286 | + "version": 3 |
| 287 | + }, |
| 288 | + "file_extension": ".py", |
| 289 | + "mimetype": "text/x-python", |
| 290 | + "name": "python", |
| 291 | + "nbconvert_exporter": "python", |
| 292 | + "pygments_lexer": "ipython3", |
| 293 | + "version": "3.9.25" |
| 294 | + } |
| 295 | + }, |
| 296 | + "nbformat": 4, |
| 297 | + "nbformat_minor": 4 |
| 298 | +} |
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