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Model[Container]

Model information for a physical container used to organize and track resources in the ECL.

Organizational Information

    Name

    Name of this Object.
    Format: Single
    Class: String
    Programmatic Pattern: _String
    Pattern Description: A string.

    ID

    ID of this Object.
    Format: Single
    Class: String
    Programmatic Pattern: _String
    Pattern Description: The ID of this object.

    Object

    Object of this Object.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: Model[Container, _String]
    Pattern Description: The object reference of this object.

    Type

    Type of this Object.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: Model[Container]
    Pattern Description: Model[Container]

    Notebook

    Notebook this object belongs to.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link
    Pattern Description: An object of that matches ObjectP[Object[LaboratoryNotebook]].
    Relation: Object[LaboratoryNotebook][Objects]

    Objects

    Objects that represent instances of this model.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link
    Relation: Object[Container][Model]

    Synonyms

    List of possible alternative names this model goes by.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: String
    Programmatic Pattern: _String

    Deprecated

    Indicates that this model is historical and no longer used in the lab.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    Authors

    The person who created this model.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link
    Relation: Object[User]

    ProductDocumentationFiles

    PDFs of product documentation provided by the supplier of this model.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link
    Relation: Object[EmeraldCloudFile]

Storage Information

    Expires

    Indicates if containers of this model expire after a given amount of time.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    ShelfLife

    The length of time after DateCreated that containers of this model are recommended for use before they should be discarded.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 day
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Day]

    UnsealedShelfLife

    The length of time after DateUnsealed that containers of this model are recommended for use before they should be discarded.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 day
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Day]

    ExpirationHazard

    Indicates if containers of this model become hazardous once they are expired and therefore must be automatically disposed of when they pass their expiration date.
    Format: Single
    Class: Boolean
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    DefaultStorageCondition

    The condition in which containers of this model are stored when not in use by an experiment; this condition may be overridden by the specific storage condition of any given container.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link
    Relation: Model[StorageCondition]

    StorageBuffer

    Indicates that containers of this model come stocked from the manufacturer with a storage buffer inside of the container.
    Format: Single
    Class: Boolean
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    StorageBufferVolume

    Indicates the amount of storage buffer containers of this model come stocked with.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 microliter
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Microliter]

Container Specifications

    InstrumentSchematics

    Detailed drawings of the instrument that explain its capabilities and limitations.
    Format: Multiple

    [[1]] Schematic

    [[2]] Caption

      Header: Caption
      Class: String
      Programmatic Pattern: _String

    ImageFile

    A photo of this model of container.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link
    Relation: Object[EmeraldCloudFile]

    ImageFileScale

    The scale relating pixels of ImageFile to real world distance.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 Pixels per centimeter
    Programmatic Pattern: 0 Pixel Hold[GreaterEqualP[-----------]] Centi Meter

    Schematics

    Detailed drawings of the container that explain its capabilities and limitations.
    Format: Multiple

    [[1]] Schematic

    [[2]] Caption

      Header: Caption
      Class: String
      Programmatic Pattern: _String

    Reusability

    Indicates that this container can be used repeatedly.
    Format: Single
    Class: Boolean
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    Ampoule

    Indicates a sealed vessel containing a measured quantity of substance, meant for single-use.
    Format: Single
    Class: Boolean
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    Hermetic

    Indicates if this container has an airtight seal at its aperture.
    Format: Single
    Class: Boolean
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    Squeezable

    Indicates this container must be squeezed in order to have its contents removed.
    Format: Single
    Class: Boolean
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    PermanentlySealed

    Indicates if this model of container is permanently sealed closed and can not be opened to transfer anything into or out of it.
    Format: Single
    Class: Boolean
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    Opaque

    Indicates if the exterior of this container blocks the transmission of light.
    Format: Single
    Class: Boolean
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    CleaningMethod

    Indicates the type of cleaning that is employed for this model of container before reuse.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: CleaningMethodP

    TareWeight

    The mean weight of empty containers of this model. Experimental tare weights of new containers of this model must be within 5% of this weight.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 gram
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Gram]

    TareWeightDistribution

    The statistical distribution of the mean weight of empty containers of this model.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: DistributionP[Gram]

    ContainerMaterials

    The materials of which this container is made that come in direct contact with the samples it contains.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: MaterialP

    Coating

    The molecule that coats the interior of this container.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link
    Relation: Model[Molecule]

    Treatment

    The treatment, if any, on the interior of this container.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: WellTreatmentP

    PreferredBalance

    Indicates the recommended balance type for weighing a sample in this type of container.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: BalanceModeP

    PreferredCamera

    Indicates the recommended camera type for taking an image of a sample in this type of container.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: CameraCategoryP

    CompatibleCameras

    Indicates camera types capable of taking an image of a sample in this type of container.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: CameraCategoryP

    PreferredIllumination

    The illumination source that should be used when acquiring images of this container.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: IlluminationDirectionP

    DisposableCaps

    Indicates if this container uses interchangeable caps that are disposable; i.e. the cap on the container could be changed to another equivalent cap at any time.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    Transportable

    Indicates that this container can be used to move its contents through the lab removing the need to individually act on the objects it holds.
    Format: Single
    Class: Boolean
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    Immobile

    Indicates if this container is affixed to its location and can not be moved.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    DetergentSensitive

    Indicates if the container should not be used for holding detergent-containing solutions and should be hand washed using a detergent-free procedure, for example containers for samples or solutions used in liquid chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (LCMS) experiments in order to avoid contamination of the LCMS system.
    Format: Single
    Class: Boolean
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    Aspiratable

    Indicates if this samples can be transferred out of this container when it is not Covered.
    Format: Single
    Class: Boolean
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    Dispensable

    Indicates if this samples can be into this container when it is not Covered.
    Format: Single
    Class: Boolean
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

Compatibility

    UltrasonicIncompatible

    Indicates if volume measurements of samples contained within objects of this model are likely to give errant readings when measurements are conducted via ultrasonic liquid level detection.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    PreferredWashBin

    Indicates the recommended bin for dishwashing this container.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link
    Relation: Model[Container, WashBin]

    PreferredMixer

    Indicates the recommended mixer for this container.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link
    Relation: Model[Instrument]

    CompatibleCoverTypes

    The types of covers that are compatible with this container.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: CoverTypeP

    CompatibleCoverFootprints

    The cover footprint that can fit on top of this container.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: CoverFootprintP

    BuiltInCover

    Indicates if the container has a cover that is physically attached and cannot be physically separated from the container (ex. centrifuge tube).
    Format: Single
    Class: Boolean
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    Parafilm

    Indicates if containers of this model should have their covers sealed with parafilm by default.
    Format: Single
    Class: Boolean
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    AluminumFoil

    Indicates if containers of this model should be wrapped in aluminum foil to protect the container contents from light by default.
    Format: Single
    Class: Boolean
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

Operating Limits

    MinTemperature

    Minimum temperature this type of container can be exposed to and maintain structural integrity.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 degree Celsius
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Kelvin]

    MaxTemperature

    Maximum temperature this type of container can be exposed to and maintain structural integrity.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 degree Celsius
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Kelvin]

    MinVolume

    The minimum volume required to create a uniform layer at the bottom of the container, indicating the smallest volume needed to reliably aspirate from the container, measure spectral properties, etc.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 milliliter
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Micro Liter]

    MaxVolume

    Maximum volume of fluid the vessel can hold.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 milliliter
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Micro Liter]

    MaxNumberOfHours

    The amount of time this container can be used during experiments before performance is expected to degrade and the container should be replaced.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 hour
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Hour]

    MaxNumberOfUses

    The maximum number of uses for which this container is expected to perform before performance is expected to degrade and the container should be replaced.
    Format: Single
    Class: Integer
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0, 1]

Inventory

Qualifications & Maintenance

    QualificationFrequency

    A list of the Qualification models and their required frequencies.
    Format: Multiple

    [[1]] Qualification

    [[2]] Time

      Header: Time
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 day
      Programmatic Pattern: _?TimeQ

    MaintenanceFrequency

    A list of the maintenance models and their required frequencies.
    Format: Multiple

    [[1]] Maintenance

    [[2]] Time

      Header: Time
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 day
      Programmatic Pattern: _?TimeQ

    ContinuousOperation

    Indicates if the container is required to operate continuously in the lab, regardless of if it is InUse by a specific protocol, such as a gas supply.
    Format: Single
    Class: Boolean
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

Sensor Information

    SensorBarrier

    Sensors for which this model of container acts as a barrier. All such sensors located outside a container of this model are irrelevant to the container's contents.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: TypeP[Object[Sensor]]

Dimensions & Positions

    Dimensions

    The external dimensions of this model of container.
    Format: Single

    [[1]] X Direction (Width)

      Header: X Direction (Width)
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 meter
      Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Meter]

    [[2]] Y Direction (Depth)

      Header: Y Direction (Depth)
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 meter
      Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Meter]

    [[3]] Z Direction (Height)

      Header: Z Direction (Height)
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 meter
      Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Meter]

    InternalDiameter3D

    A list of the internal diameter of the container over the entire height of the container.
    Format: Multiple

    [[1]] Z Direction Offset (Height)

      Header: Z Direction Offset (Height)
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 millimeter
      Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Milli Meter]

    [[2]] Internal Diameter

      Header: Internal Diameter
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 millimeter
      Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Milli Meter]

    CrossSectionalShape

    The shape of this container in the X-Y plane.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: CrossSectionalShapeP

    Footprint

    Standard form factor of the exterior bottom portion of this model of container used to seat the container in an open position.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: FootprintP

    Positions

    Spatial definitions of the positions that exist in this model of container.
    Format: Multiple

    [Name]

      Header: Name
      Class: String

    [Footprint]

      Header: Footprint
      Class: Expression

    [MaxWidth]

      Header: MaxWidth
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 meter

    [MaxDepth]

      Header: MaxDepth
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 meter

    [MaxHeight]

      Header: MaxHeight
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 meter

    AvailableLayouts

    Readily available configurations of container models in specified positions within this container model.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link
    Relation: Model[DeckLayout][ContainerModel]

    AllowedPositions

    Generates a pattern of all the valid position names for this model of container.
    Format: Computable
    Programmatic Pattern: _Alternatives
    Expression: SafeEvaluate[{Field[Positions]}, Computables`Private`allowedPositions[Field[Positions]]]

    ContainerImage2DFile

    A file containing a top-down (X-Y plane) image of this model of container.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link
    Relation: Object[EmeraldCloudFile]

    Shape2D

    A list of Graphics primitives corresponding to the 2D shape of this model of container.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: {(_Polygon | _Circle | _Line | _GraphicsComplex)..}

    Shape3D

    A list of Graphics primitives corresponding to the 3D shape of this model of container.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: {(_Polygon | _Circle | _Line | _GraphicsComplex)..}

Plumbing Information

    Connectors

    Specifications for the ends of this plumbing component that may connect to other plumbing components or instrument ports.
    Format: Multiple

    [[1]] Connector Name

      Header: Connector Name
      Class: String
      Programmatic Pattern: ConnectorNameP

    [[2]] Connector Type

      Header: Connector Type
      Class: Expression
      Programmatic Pattern: ConnectorP

    [[3]] Thread Type

      Header: Thread Type
      Class: Expression
      Programmatic Pattern: ThreadP|GroundGlassJointSizeP|None

    [[4]] Inner Diameter

      Header: Inner Diameter
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 inch
      Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Inch]

    [[5]] Outer Diameter

      Header: Outer Diameter
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 inch
      Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Inch]

    [[6]] Gender

      Header: Gender
      Class: Expression
      Programmatic Pattern: ConnectorGenderP|None

    Size

    The length of this container, in the direction of fluid flow.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 meter
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Meter]

Wiring Information

    WiringConnectors

    Specifications for the ends of the wiring connectors on this Container model that may plug into and conductively connect to other wiring components or instrument wiring connectors.
    Format: Multiple

    [[1]] Wiring Connector Name

      Header: Wiring Connector Name
      Class: String
      Programmatic Pattern: WiringConnectorNameP

    [[2]] Wiring Connector Type

      Header: Wiring Connector Type
      Class: Expression
      Programmatic Pattern: WiringConnectorP

    [[3]] Gender

      Header: Gender
      Class: Expression
      Programmatic Pattern: ConnectorGenderP|None

    WiringLength

    The length of this container, in the direction of electricity flow.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 centimeter
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Centimeter]

    WiringDiameters

    For each member of WiringConnectors, its effective conductive diameter.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 millimeter
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Millimeter]

Health & Safety

    Sterile

    Indicates that this model of container arrives sterile from the manufacturer.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    Sterilized

    Indicates if this model of container is sterilized by autoclaving upon receiving and, if it is reusable, after being cleaned before it is reused.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    SterilizationBag

    Indicates if this model of container is sealed in an autoclave bag before autoclaving. The bag protects its sterility until it is used.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    RNaseFree

    Indicates that this model of container is free of any RNases when received from the manufacturer.
    Format: Single
    Class: Boolean
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

Physical Properties

    NucleicAcidFree

    Indicates if this model of container is tested to be not contaminated with DNA and RNA by the manufacturer.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    PyrogenFree

    Indicates if this model of container is tested to be not contaminated with endotoxin by the manufacturer.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

Sample Preparation

    Preparable

    Indicates if this samples/items of this model maybe prepared as needed during the course of an experiment.
    Format: Single
    Class: Boolean
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP
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