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A checklist for Robot use at NE-CAT

This checklist includes items for both preparation prior to arrival at NE-CAT and while using the robotic sample automounter. Information provided is supplemental and is not a substitute for proper training.

Table of Contents

1. Checklist
2. Equipment List
3. Puck Loan Program
4. Robot Overview and Design
5. Puck Loading (at home)
6. Puck Loading (at NE-CAT)
7. Robot Master Script

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Essential Requirements for Robot Use

• Notify NE-CAT staff so that the Robot can be prepared prior to your arrival.
• Notify NE-CAT staff if you need to borrow pucks.
• The Robot accepts only ALS-style Pucks and Unipucks.
• The Robot prefers ALS-style Pucks. Sample loss is higher with Unipucks.
• No bases with ledges are allowed. See acceptable bases.
• All pins must be 18mm in length.
• All bases must be dry prior to loading into cryopucks.
• Crystals frozen in propane (propane lollipops) cannot be used with the Robot.
• You need to load your samples into cryopucks prior to Robot use.
  • Load pucks at home institution prior to arrival.
  • Load pucks at NE-CAT with our puckloading tool.
• Tools and equipment required for loading and shipping pucks
  1. Puck Set and Tools
  2. Bases
  3. Pins
• You must be trained in using the Robot. Minimum 1 hour.
  Training includes:
  • Loading pucks into the Robot dewar.
  • Unloading pucks.
  • Robot software use.
    1. Robot Overview and Design
    2. Master Robot Script Interface

• Malcolm's List of Forbidden Actions
  Performing any of these actions could cause collisions between the Robot and the MD2.
  • Do not move the cryostream.
  • Do not move the base thawing accessory.
  • Do not move the auxilliary LED lights.
  • Do not touch the MD2 GUI while the Robot is BUSY.
  • Do not check beam location or sample centering while the Robot is in Park psition.
  • Do not re-start the Robot.
  • Do not re-boot the Robot Server.

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