pylabrobot.liquid_handling.backends.hamilton.STAR.STAR#

class pylabrobot.liquid_handling.backends.hamilton.STAR.STAR(device_address: Optional[int] = None, packet_read_timeout: int = 3, read_timeout: int = 30, write_timeout: int = 30)#

Bases: HamiltonLiquidHandler

Interface for the Hamilton STAR.

Attributes

iswap_parked

module_id_length

The length of the module identifier in firmware commands.

num_channels

The number of pipette channels present on the robot.

Methods

__init__([device_address, ...])

Create a new STAR interface.

additional_time_stamp()

Additional time stamp

aspirate(ops, use_channels[, ...])

Aspirate liquid from the specified channels.

aspirate96(aspiration[, ...])

Aspirate using the Core96 head.

aspirate_core_96([aspiration_type, ...])

aspirate CoRe 96

aspirate_pip([aspiration_type, tip_pattern, ...])

aspirate pip

assigned_resource_callback(resource)

Called when a new resource was assigned to the robot.

check_fw_string_error(resp)

Raise an error if the firmware response is an error response.

close_gripper([grip_strength, plate_width, ...])

Close gripper

collapse_gripper_arm([...])

Collapse gripper arm

configure_node_names()

Configure node names

define_tip_needle(tip_type_table_index, ...)

Tip/needle definition.

deserialize(data)

Deserialize the backend.

disable_cover_control()

Disable cover control

discard_tip(x_positions, y_positions, ...[, ...])

discard tip

discard_tips_core96(x_position, x_direction, ...)

Drop tips with CoRe 96 head

dispense(ops, use_channels[, ...])

Dispense liquid from the specified channels.

dispense96(dispense[, jet, blow_out, ...])

Aspirate using the Core96 head.

dispense_core_96([dispensing_mode, ...])

dispense CoRe 96

dispense_pip(tip_pattern[, dispensing_mode, ...])

dispense pip

drain_dual_chamber_system([pump_station])

Drain system (dual chamber only)

drop_tips(ops, use_channels[, drop_method])

Drop tips to a resource.

drop_tips96(drop[, z_deposit_position, ...])

Drop tips from the 96 head.

enable_cover_control()

Enable cover control

fill_selected_dual_chamber([pump_station, ...])

Initialize pump station valves (dual chamber only)

get_available_devices()

Get a list of available devices that match the specified vendor and product IDs, and serial number and address if specified.

get_id_from_fw_response(resp)

Get the id from a firmware response.

get_logic_iswap_position([x_position, ...])

Get logic iSWAP position

get_or_assign_tip_type_index(tip)

Get a tip type table index for the tip.

get_plate([x_position, x_direction, ...])

Get plate using iswap.

get_ttti(tips)

Get tip type table index for a list of tips.

halt()

Halt

initialize_auto_load()

Initialize Auto load module

initialize_core_96_head([x_position, ...])

Initialize CoRe 96 Head

initialize_dual_pump_station_valves([...])

Initialize pump station valves (dual chamber only)

initialize_iswap()

Initialize iSWAP (for standalone configuration only)

initialize_pipetting_channels([x_positions, ...])

Initialize pipetting channels

list_available_devices()

Utility to list all devices that match the specified vendor and product IDs, and serial number and address if specified.

lock_cover()

Lock cover

move_all_channels_in_z_safety()

Move all pipetting channels in Z-safety position

move_all_pipetting_channels_to_defined_position([...])

Move all pipetting channels to defined position

move_auto_load_to_z_save_position()

Move auto load to Z save position

move_channel_x(channel, x)

Move a channel in the x direction.

move_channel_y(channel, y)

Move a channel in the y direction.

move_channel_z(channel, z)

Move a channel in the z direction.

move_core_96_head_to_defined_position([...])

Move CoRe 96 Head to defined position

move_core_96_to_safe_position()

Move CoRe 96 Head to Z save position

move_iswap_x_direction([step_size, direction])

Move iSWAP in X-direction

move_iswap_y_direction([step_size, direction])

Move iSWAP in Y-direction

move_iswap_z_direction([step_size, direction])

Move iSWAP in Z-direction

move_left_x_arm_to_position_with_all_attached_components_in_z_safety_position([...])

Move left X-arm to position with all attached components in Z-safety position

move_picked_up_resource(location, resource, ...)

After a resource is picked up, move it to a new location but don't release it yet.

move_plate_to_position([x_position, ...])

Move plate to position.

move_resource(move)

Pick up a resource and move it to a new location.

move_right_x_arm_to_position_with_all_attached_components_in_z_safety_position([...])

Move right X-arm to position with all attached components in Z-safety position

occupy_and_provide_area_for_external_access([...])

Occupy and provide area for external access

open_gripper([open_position])

Open gripper

open_not_initialized_gripper()

Open not initialized gripper

park_iswap([...])

Close gripper

pick_up_resource(resource, grip_direction, ...)

Pick up a resource using iSWAP

pick_up_tip(x_positions, y_positions, ...[, ...])

Tip Pick-up

pick_up_tips(ops, use_channels)

Pick up tips from a resource.

pick_up_tips96(pickup[, tip_pickup_method, ...])

Pick up tips using the 96 head.

pick_up_tips_core96(x_position, x_direction, ...)

Pick up tips with CoRe 96 head

position_components_for_free_iswap_y_range()

Position all components so that there is maximum free Y range for iSWAP

position_left_x_arm_([x_position])

Position left X-Arm

position_max_free_y_for_n([...])

Position all pipetting channels so that there is maximum free Y range for channel n

position_right_x_arm_([x_position])

Position right X-Arm

position_single_pipetting_channel_in_y_direction(...)

Position single pipetting channel in Y-direction.

position_single_pipetting_channel_in_z_direction(...)

Position single pipetting channel in Z-direction.

pre_initialize_instrument()

Pre-initialize instrument

prepare_for_manual_channel_operation()

Prepare for manual operation.

prepare_iswap_teaching([x_position, ...])

Prepare iSWAP teaching

put_plate([x_position, x_direction, ...])

put plate

read([timeout])

Read a response from the device.

release_all_occupied_areas()

Release all occupied areas

release_occupied_area([...])

Release occupied area

release_picked_up_resource(location, ...[, ...])

After a resource is picked up, release it at the specified location.

request_additional_timestamp_data()

Request additional timestamp data

request_auto_load_slot_position()

Request auto load slot position.

request_core_96_head_channel_tadm_error_status()

Request CoRe 96 Head channel TADM error status

request_core_96_head_channel_tadm_status()

Request CoRe 96 Head channel TADM Status

request_cover_open()

Request cover open

request_deck_data()

Request deck data

request_download_date()

Request download date

request_eeprom_data_correctness()

Request EEPROM data correctness

request_electronic_board_type()

Request electronic board type

request_error_code()

Request error code

request_extended_configuration()

Request extended configuration

request_firmware_version()

Request firmware version

request_installation_data()

Request installation data

request_instrument_initialization_status()

Request instrument initialization status

request_iswap_in_parking_position()

Request iSWAP in parking position

request_iswap_initialization_status()

Request iSWAP initialization status

request_iswap_position()

Request iSWAP position ( grip center )

request_left_x_arm_last_collision_type()

Request left X-Arm last collision type (after error 27)

request_left_x_arm_position()

Request left X-Arm position

request_machine_configuration()

Request machine configuration

request_master_status()

Request master status

request_maximal_ranges_of_x_drives()

Request maximal ranges of X drives

request_name_of_last_faulty_parameter()

Request name of last faulty parameter

request_node_names()

Request node names

request_number_of_presence_sensors_installed()

Request number of presence sensors installed

request_parameter_value()

Request parameter value

request_pip_channel_validation_status()

Request PIP channel validation status

request_pip_height_last_lld()

Request PIP height of last LLD

request_plate_in_iswap()

Request plate in iSWAP

request_position_of_core_96_head()

Request position of CoRe 96 Head (A1 considered to tip length)

request_present_wrap_size_of_installed_arms()

Request present wrap size of installed arms

request_pump_settings([pump_station])

Set carrier monitoring

request_right_x_arm_last_collision_type()

Request right X-Arm last collision type (after error 27)

request_right_x_arm_position()

Request right X-Arm position

request_single_carrier_presence(carrier_position)

Request single carrier presence

request_supply_voltage()

Request supply voltage

request_tadm_status()

Request PIP height of last LLD

request_technical_status_of_assemblies()

Request Technical status of assemblies

request_tip_presence()

Request query tip presence on each channel

request_tip_presence_in_core_96_head()

Request Tip presence in CoRe 96 Head

request_verification_data([verification_subject])

Request download date

request_xl_channel_validation_status()

Request XL channel validation status

request_y_pos_channel_n([...])

Request Y-Position of Pipetting channel n

request_z_pos_channel_n([...])

Request Z-Position of Pipetting channel n

reset_output([output])

Reset output

save_all_cycle_counters()

Save all cycle counters

save_download_date([date])

Save Download date

save_pip_channel_validation_status([...])

Save PIP channel validation status

save_technical_status_of_assemblies(...)

Save technical status of assemblies

save_xl_channel_validation_status([...])

Save XL channel validation status

search_for_teach_in_signal_using_pipetting_channel_n_in_x_direction(...)

Search for Teach in signal using pipetting channel n in X-direction.

send_command(module, command[, tip_pattern, ...])

Send a command to the machine.

serialize()

Serialize the backend so that an equivalent backend can be created by passing the dict as kwargs to the initializer.

set_barcode_type([ISBT_Standard, code128, ...])

Set bar code type: which types of barcodes will be scanned for.

set_carrier_monitoring([should_monitor])

Set carrier monitoring

set_cover_output([output])

Set cover output

set_deck_data([data_index, data_stream])

set deck data

set_instrument_configuration([...])

Set instrument configuration

set_loading_indicators(bit_pattern, ...)

Set loading indicators (LEDs)

set_not_stop(non_stop)

Set not stop mode

set_single_step_mode([single_step_mode])

Set Single step mode

set_x_offset_x_axis_core_96_head(x_offset)

Set X-offset X-axis <-> CoRe 96 head

set_x_offset_x_axis_core_nano_pipettor_head(...)

Set X-offset X-axis <-> CoRe 96 head

set_x_offset_x_axis_iswap(x_offset)

Set X-offset X-axis <-> iSWAP

setup()

Creates a USB connection and finds read/write interfaces.

spread_pip_channels()

Spread PIP channels

stop()

Close the USB connection to the machine.

store_installation_data([date, serial_number])

Store installation data

store_verification_data([...])

Store verification data

trigger_next_step()

Trigger next step (Single step mode)

unassigned_resource_callback(name)

Called when a resource is unassigned from the robot.

unlock_cover()

Unlock cover

write(data[, timeout])

Write data to the device.
Parameters:

  • device_address (Optional[int]) –

  • packet_read_timeout (int) –

  • read_timeout (int) –

  • write_timeout (int) –