Module Caddy System

Compatible modules are designed to fit into caddies that occupy space below the deck. This system allows labware on top of modules to remain closer to the deck surface, and it also allows for below-deck cable routing so the deck stays tidy during your protocol runs.

Caddies for the Heater-Shaker, Temperature, and Thermocycler Modules.

To fit a module into the deck surface, it must first be placed into the corresponding module caddy. Each type of compatible module has its own caddy design that aligns the module and labware precisely with the surrounding deck. (The exception is the Magnetic Block, which does not require power or USB cable routing and thus sits directly on the deck surface.) Caddies for modules that occupy a single slot can be placed anywhere in column 1 or 3; the Thermocycler can only be placed in slots A1 and B1 simultaneously.

In general, to install a module caddy:

1. Remove any deck slots from the location where the module will go.

2. Seat the module into its caddy and tighten its anchors.

3. Route the module power and USB cables through the side covers, up through the empty deck slot, and attach them to the module.

4. Seat the module caddy into the slot and screw it into place.

For exact installation instructions, consult the Quickstart Guide or Instruction Manual for the specific module. Cable connections and method of attachment to the caddy vary by module.

Warning

The Heater-Shaker Module and Temperature Module have asymmetrical 4-pin DIN power connectors. When connecting the power cable:

• Align the connector's flat side with the flat side of the module's power port.
• Connect the cable to the module first, before plugging it in to a wall outlet.

Do not force cable connections, or you may damage the module.