Opentrons Flex User manual

Labware Compatibility
The gripper is compatible with labware of the following
types:
Certain full-skirted 96-well plates, including
Opentrons Tough PCR plates
Certain deep well plates
All Opentrons Flex tip racks
Check the Opentrons Labware Library for the latest
compatibility information: https://labware.opentrons.com.
The Flex Gripper may work with other ANSI/SLAS
compliant labware, but this is not recommended.
Box Contents
Gripper The Opentrons Flex Gripper is an instrument that can pick
up labware and move it around the deck automatically.
Adding a gripper to the Flex helps improve automated
workows in your lab. This guide provides a high-level
overview of gripper features, including basic installation,
maintenance, and warranty information.
(1) Gripper with
Calibration Pin
(2) Spare
Gripper Paddles

Warranty
All hardware purchased from Opentrons is covered
under a 1-year standard warranty. Opentrons warrants
to the end-user of the products that they will be free
of manufacturing defects due to part quality issues or
poor workmanship and also warrants that the products
will materially conform to Opentrons’ published
specications.
Support
Opentrons Support can help you with questions about
our products and services. If you discover a defect, or
believe your product is not functioning to published
specications, contact us at [e-mail].
Please have the gripper’s serial number available when
contacting support. You can nd the serial number
on the back of the gripper or via the touchscreen (tap
Instruments and tap the gripper).
© OPENTRONS 2023
Opentrons Flex™(Opentrons Labworks, Inc.)
Registered names, trademarks, etc. used in this document, even when not
specically marked as such, are not to be considered unprotected by law.
Installation and Maintenance
Information about gripper installation and care.
ATTACH
Instructions on the touchscreen, or in the Opentrons
App, will guide you through the installation process.
On the touchscreen, tap Instruments and then tap
Extension Mount. To attach your gripper:
1. Clear the deck area so it is free from obstructions.
The gantry will move during the installation
process.
2. Connect the gripper to the right side of the gantry
arm by aligning the mounting holes on the back of
the gripper with the pins on the side of the gantry
arm.
3. Secure the gripper by tightening the three 2.5 mm
mounting screws in a clockwise pattern. These are
captive screws recessed into holes located on the
front of the gripper.
CALIBRATE
The gripper requires calibration before use.
Instructions on the touchscreen, or in the Opentrons
App, will guide you through the calibration process.
To calibrate your gripper:
1. Clear the deck area so it is free from obstructions.
The gantry and gripper will move during
calibration.
2. Attach the calibration pin to the front jaw of
the gripper and follow the instructions on the
touchscreen. You’ll repeat the calibration process
for the rear jaw.
3. Remove the calibration pin and store it in the
magnetic storage area when calibration is
complete. Your gripper is ready for use.
CLEAN
Clean the outside of the gripper with a soft cloth and
isopropyl alcohol or ethyl alcohol. Do not use acetone
or other aggressive solvents. For information about
cleaning and decontamination, scan the QR code or
search for “gripper cleaning” on support.opentrons.com.