3-2 Echo Liquid Handler User Manual3.1 System overviewThis section provides the location and brief description of the components,followed by detailed descriptions.3.1.1 Front panelFigure 3.1 Echo Liquid Handler front panelProcess door: The process door protects the operator from the movingmechanisms blocks stray light emitted by the barcode scanner lasers. Formore information, see “Process door” on page 3-5.Destination plate gripper stage: The destination plate gripper stage isthe upper plate stage that extends from the Echo liquid handler. The plategripper (end portion of the stage) holds the destination microplate that willreceive the liquid being transferred). For more information, see“Destination plate gripper stage” on page 3-8.Source plate gripper stage: The source plate gripper stage is the lowerplate stage that extends from the Echo liquid handler. The plate gripper(end portion of the stage) holds the source microplate containing the liquidthat will be transferred. For more information, see “Source plate gripperstage” on page 3-6.Source plate gripper stagewith plate insertDestination plate gripper stageStatus indicatorsLCD screenEmergency off switchUpper anti-static bar(behind front cover)Lower anti-static bar(behind front cover)Process door(shown open)Barcode scanner,optional (behind front
