QIAcube HT User Manual 12/2017 5-165.5 Managing labwareThe QIAcube HT Prep Manager contains a labware library that includes all labware supported by the QIAcube HT.During run setup, the software automatically plans the worktable for the run. As the basis for this plan, you must firstindicate which labware (e.g., plates, troughs) is available in your laboratory. This information is managed in the LabwareManager.Access the Labware Manager by clicking the Labware Manager tab in the Configuration environment.The Labware Manager screen contains a step marker with three steps (Adapter, Plates, Tubes) on the left. The softwaredistinguishes between the different labware types, because they must be treated differently during worktable planning:Adapter: An adapter is placed on the worktable in order to hold other labware.Plates: For example, 96-well plates, 96-well filter plates. Plates occupy an entire worktable position.Tubes: 170 ml and 70 ml reagent troughs. Troughs always need an adapter to be placed on the worktable.The Filter options area in the middle is used to search for a specific labware.The Select adapter, Select plates or Select tubes area on the right shows the search results together with a picture andfurther details.
