🆕Opentrons App v7 Updated Labware Definitions

If running Opentrons app v7.0 or above, the "v7" version of the labware should be used to avoid automation errors.

We have an important update regarding the recent Opentrons app v7 software. An issue with the latest update may cause labware definitions to behave unexpectedly.

We recommend updating your Labware definitions with those in the zip below:

5KB

v7_labware_defs_parhelia_omnistainer.zip

archive

Open

Updated labware for Opentrons App v7 and above

(or grab the "v7" files from our GitHub page)

How to replace an existing labware definition

Fresh protocols from Parhelia Stainworks will automatically load the new labware definitions, but to update previously run protocols, you will need to click "Reanalyze".

How to reanalyze previously run protocols to update labware def

Make sure to calibrate the labware definition offset the first time you run a new labware or use it in a deck position for the first time.

Labware Offset Calibration

The updated labware do not require the manual 2 mm up offset like the prior labware.

Calibrate to the calibration points as described on the Opentrons App

Labware Offset Calibration Walk Tutorial

Calibration point for S12 with thermal sheath on thermal module is the top of the NorthWest screw