1-18 Echo Liquid Handler User Manual1.4 What system configurations are supported?The Echo liquid handler can be used in a manual configuration or in severallevels of automated, system integrated configurations. This section exploresthe following operating modes: Manual mode Software-driven mode Modular workstation mode Small cell mode Fully automated modeThe server/client architecture allows multiple client computers/programs toconnect to an Echo liquid handler at the same time. Read “Multi-clientconsiderations” on page 1-23 for a discussion of the advantages anddisadvantages of multiple-client operation.Note: The software comes with a static IP address (192.168.1.1).If this IP address is not available, or if you are installing more than oneEcho liquid handler on a network, use the Echo Admin Client (on theEcho Server 2.4 disk) to change the IP address.1.4.1 Manual operationManual operation leaves control of every step to the operator: Defining new fluid transfer protocols or new destination microplates Executing a fluid transfer protocol Loading and unloading both source and destination microplates Monitoring statusFigure 1.13 Manual operation.Manual operation is also used when performing the following functions: Defining new destination microplates Defining new fluid transfer protocols Performing periodic maintenance and calibrationFor more information about manual operation, read Chapter 4.
