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Object[Protocol, MeasureViscosity]

A protocol for measuring the viscosity of samples.

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: Object[Protocol, MeasureViscosity, _String]
    Pattern Description: The object reference of this object.

    Type

    Type of this Object.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression

    Notebook

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

    Author

    The investigator who created this protocol.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

General

    DateConfirmed

    The date on which the protocol first entered processing or a backlog.
    Format: Single
    Class: Date
    Programmatic Pattern: _?DateObjectQ

    DateEnqueued

    The date on which the protocol was accepted and added to the queue.
    Format: Single
    Class: Date
    Programmatic Pattern: _?DateObjectQ

    DateStarted

    The date on which the protocol moved from the front of the queue to begin running in the lab.
    Format: Single
    Class: Date
    Programmatic Pattern: _?DateObjectQ

    DateCompleted

    The date on which the last step of this protocol's execution was finished.
    Format: Single
    Class: Date
    Programmatic Pattern: _?DateObjectQ

    DateCanceled

    The date on which the protocol was canceled and removed from the queue.
    Format: Single
    Class: Date
    Programmatic Pattern: _?DateObjectQ

    Script

    The script that created this protocol.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    SubprotocolScripts

    All scripts generated by this protocol as a list of subprotocols.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    Site

    The ECL site at which this protocol was executed.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    SamplesIn

    Input samples for this analytical or preparative experiment.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    ContainersIn

    Any containers containing this protocols' SamplesIn.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    NumberOfReplicates

    Indicates the number of times the experiment is repeated with identical parameters.
    Format: Single
    Class: Integer
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0, 1]

    Status

    The current status of the protocol.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: ProtocolStatusP

    CheckpointProgress

    A listing of all the checkpoints passed in the execution of this protocol.
    Format: Multiple

    [[1]] Name

      Header: Name
      Class: String
      Programmatic Pattern: _String

    [[2]] Start Time

      Header: Start Time
      Class: Date
      Programmatic Pattern: _?DateObjectQ

    [[3]] End Time

      Header: End Time
      Class: Date
      Programmatic Pattern: _?DateObjectQ|Null

    SubprotocolDescription

    A short title indicating what this subprotocol accomplishes.
    Format: Single
    Class: String
    Programmatic Pattern: _String

    BatchedUnitOperations

    The individual batches of the protocol, as they will be executed in the lab.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    ReplacementProtocol

    If this protocol was aborted due to technical reasons, links to the replacement protocol run in its place.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    Sterile

    Indicates if the protocol is performed in a sterile environment.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    LiquidHandlingLog

    The instrumentation trace file that monitored and recorded the execution of this robotic liquid handling.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    PooledSamplesIn

    The members of SamplesIn gathered into the pools that are mixed in each AliquotContainer.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: {ObjectReferenceP[Object[Sample]]..}

    NestedIndexMatchingSamplesIn

    The members of SamplesIn gathered into the pools that are mixed in each AliquotContainer.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: {ObjectReferenceP[Object[Sample]]..}

    InitialNitrogenPressure

    The pressure data of the nitrogen gas source before starting the experiment.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    NitrogenPressureLog

    The pressure log for the nitrogen gas source for the relevant section of the facility.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    InitialCO2Pressure

    The pressure data of the CO2 gas source before starting the experiment.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    CO2PressureLog

    The pressure log for the CO2 gas source for the relevant section of the facility.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    InitialArgonPressure

    The pressure data of the argon gas source before starting the experiment.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    HoldOrder

    Indicates if the queue position of this protocol should be strictly enforced, regardless of the available resources in the lab.
    Format: Single
    Class: Boolean
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    Priority

    Indicates if this protocol should be prioritized to start at the given StartDate, have dedicated operation for its entirety, and not be interrupted by other protocols.
    Format: Single
    Class: Boolean
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    StartDate

    The date at which this protocol should be prioritized to start.
    Format: Single
    Class: Date
    Programmatic Pattern: _?DateObjectQ

    Branch

    The git branch that this protocol should be run on.
    Format: Single
    Class: String
    Programmatic Pattern: _String

    Instrument

    The viscometer that is used to measure the viscosity of the sample. The available instrument measures pressure drops across a rectangular slit in a microlfuid chip as a sample is pumped though to calculate viscosity.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    AssayType

    The general experiment method that will be used to measure the viscosity of the sample. LowViscosity AssayType is intended for samples with viscosities between 0.3 and 150 m*Pa*s. HighViscositiy AssayType is intended for samples with viscositiies between 100 and 1000 m*Pa*s. HighShearRate AssayType will conduct measurements at high shear rates for samples with viscosities between 1 m*Pa*s and 150 m*Pa*s.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: ViscosityAssayTypeP

    ViscometerChip

    The microfluidic device of known dimensions containing pressure sensors that is used to measure the viscosity of sample.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    SampleTrayRack

    The rack that is used to hold the sample containers on the autosampler deck.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    SampleTrayInsert

    The tray insert that is placed under the sample to prevent condensation build up is the SampleTemperature is below 18 C.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    SampleTemperature

    The temperature of the instrument's autosampler tray where samples are stored while awaiting measurement.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 degree Celsius
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Celsius]

    NitrogenValve

    Indicates whether the nitrogen valve should be open and to start the flow of gas into the instrument and prevent condensation if the SampleTemperature and/or MeasurementTemperature is below 20 C.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    AutosamplerPrePressurization

    Indicates whether the autosampler should inject air into the dead space of the sample vial to decrease bubble formation in the autosampler syringe prior to sample aspiration.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    PressurizationInjectionRate

    The rate at which the Autosampler syringe injects air into the dead space of the sample vial if AutosamplerPrePressurization is set to True.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 millimeter per second
    Programmatic Pattern: Millimeter Hold[GreaterP[0 ----------]] Second

    InjectionVolumes

    For each member of SamplesIn, The volume of sample that is dispensed from the Autosampler syringe into the chip injection syringe.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 microliter
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Microliter]

    MeasurementMethods

    For each member of SamplesIn, the type of measurement and the subset of parameters that will be determined by the instrument during the measurement.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: ViscosityMeasurementMethodP

    MeasurementTemperatures

    For each member of SamplesIn, indicates the set of MeasurementTemperatures at which viscosity readings will be measured.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: ListableP[GreaterEqualP[0 Celsius], 2]

    TemperatureStabilityMargins

    For each member of SamplesIn, indicates the maximum allowable deviation from the set MeasurementTemperature before initiating a measurement.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 degree Celsius
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Celsius]

    TemperatureStabilityTimes

    For each member of SamplesIn, the time that the instrument has to be at the MeasurementTemperature +/- TemperatureStabilityMargin before a measurement step is started.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 minute
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Second]

    FlowRates

    For each member of SamplesIn, the volumetric rate at which the sample is pumped through the measurement channel of the chip.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: Microliter Hold[ListableP[GreaterP[0 ----------], 2]] Minute

    RelativePressures

    For each member of SamplesIn, the list of pressures as a percentage of the maximum pressure rating of the chip, that the sensors should achieve during viscosity measurements.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: ListableP[GreaterP[0 Percent], 2]

    EquilibrationTimes

    For each member of SamplesIn, the set of times during which the instrument is flowing the sample through the measurement channel to develop a steady-state flow profile prior to collecting the data used to determine the average viscosity.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: ListableP[GreaterP[0 Second], 2]

    MeasurementTimes

    For each member of SamplesIn, the set of times the instrument flows sample through the measurement channel and collects data that is used to determine the average viscosity.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: ListableP[GreaterP[0 Second], 2]

    PauseTimes

    For each member of SamplesIn, the set of times between each measurement step in the MeasurementMethodTable to allow for sample relaxation.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: ListableP[GreaterEqualP[0 Second], 2]

    NumberOfReadings

    For each member of SamplesIn, the number of times measurements are taken with each set of MeasurementTemperature, FlowRate, EquilibrationTime, and MeasurementTime.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Integer
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0, 1]

    Priming

    For each member of SamplesIn, indicates if the measurement chip's channels will be initially wetted with the sample prior to measurements and between changes in MeasurementTemperatures.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    RemeasurementAlloweds

    For each member of SamplesIn, indicates if the sample will be directed to a holding reservoir and recycled and sent back in the chip for additional measurements if the InjectionVolume is used up before all steps in the MeasurementMethod are completed.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    RemeasurementReloadVolumes

    For each member of SamplesIn, indicates the volume of the sample that will be drawn from the holding reservoir and pumped back into the syringe for additional measurements if RemeasurementAllowed is True and the InjectionVolume is used up before the measurement method is completed.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 microliter
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Microliter]

    RecoupSamples

    For each member of SamplesIn, indicates if the sample injected into the instrument will be recovered, or alternatively, discarded, at the conclusion of the measurement.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    RecoupSampleContainerSame

    For each member of SamplesIn, indicates if the recouped sample will be transferred back into the original container or well or a new container or well upon completion of all measurement steps. If False, the sample will be placed into an empty container or well.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    RecoupSampleContainers

    The container that will be used to store the sample after measurement if RecoupSampleContainerSame is False.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    ResidualIncubation

    Indicates if the autosampler tray holding the input samples should remain at the set SampleTemperature at the conslusion of measurements for all samples, unil the samples are stored.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

Replicate Experiments

    Template

    The protocol whose option selections should be selected as the default options for this protocol.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    ProtocolsTemplated

    Protocols which were generated using this protocol's options as a starting point for its option defaults.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

Sample Preparation

    PreparatoryUnitOperations

    A list of transfers, consolidations, aliquots, mixes and dilutions that will be performed in the order listed to prepare samples for the experiment.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: _ | _

    PreparatoryPrimitives

    A list of transfers, consolidations, aliquots, mixes and dilutions that will be performed in the order listed to prepare samples for the experiment.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: _ | _

    VolumeCheckSamplePrep

    Indicates if any liquid samples prepared by using the PreparatoryUnitOperations option should have their volumes measured and updated before running the experiment.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    IncubateSamplePreparation

    For each member of SamplesIn, parameters describing how the input samples should be heated prior to any aliquoting or the start of the experiment.
    Format: Multiple

    [Incubate]

      Header: Incubate
      Class: Boolean

    [IncubationTemperature]

      Header: IncubationTemperature
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 degree Celsius

    [IncubationTime]

      Header: IncubationTime
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 second

    [Mix]

      Header: Mix
      Class: Boolean

    [MixType]

      Header: MixType
      Class: Expression

    [MixUntilDissolved]

      Header: MixUntilDissolved
      Class: Boolean

    [MaxIncubationTime]

      Header: MaxIncubationTime
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 second

    [IncubationInstrument]

    [AnnealingTime]

      Header: AnnealingTime
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 second

    [IncubateAliquotContainer]

      Header: IncubateAliquotContainer
      Class: Expression

    [IncubateAliquot]

      Header: IncubateAliquot
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 liter

    [IncubateAliquotDestinationWell]

      Header: IncubateAliquotDestinationWell
      Class: Expression

    CentrifugeSamplePreparation

    For each member of SamplesIn, parameters describing how the input samples should be spun down prior to any aliquoting or the start of the experiment.
    Format: Multiple

    [Centrifuge]

      Header: Centrifuge
      Class: Boolean

    [CentrifugeInstrument]

    [CentrifugeIntensity]

      Header: CentrifugeIntensity
      Class: VariableUnit

    [CentrifugeTime]

      Header: CentrifugeTime
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 minute

    [CentrifugeTemperature]

      Header: CentrifugeTemperature
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 degree Celsius

    [CentrifugeAliquotContainer]

      Header: CentrifugeAliquotContainer
      Class: Expression

    [CentrifugeAliquot]

      Header: CentrifugeAliquot
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 liter

    [CentrifugeAliquotDestinationWell]

      Header: CentrifugeAliquotDestinationWell
      Class: Expression

    FilterSamplePreparation

    For each member of SamplesIn, parameters describing how particulates should be separated from the input samples prior to any aliquoting or the start of the experiment.
    Format: Multiple

    [Filtration]

      Header: Filtration
      Class: Boolean

    [FiltrationType]

      Header: FiltrationType
      Class: Expression

    [Filter]

    [FilterMaterial]

      Header: FilterMaterial
      Class: Expression

    [FilterPoreSize]

      Header: FilterPoreSize
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 micrometer

    [FilterContainerOut]

      Header: FilterContainerOut
      Class: Expression

    [FilterInstrument]

    [FilterSyringe]

    [FilterHousing]

    [FilterIntensity]

      Header: FilterIntensity
      Class: VariableUnit

    [FilterTime]

      Header: FilterTime
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 minute

    [FilterTemperature]

      Header: FilterTemperature
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 degree Celsius

    [FilterSterile]

      Header: FilterSterile
      Class: Boolean

    [FilterAliquotContainer]

      Header: FilterAliquotContainer
      Class: Expression

    [FilterAliquot]

      Header: FilterAliquot
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 liter

    [PrefilterMaterial]

      Header: PrefilterMaterial
      Class: Expression

    [PrefilterPoreSize]

      Header: PrefilterPoreSize
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 micrometer

    [FilterAliquotDestinationWell]

      Header: FilterAliquotDestinationWell
      Class: Expression

    SamplePreparationProtocols

    Protocols used to mix, centrifuge, incubate, and filter the SamplesIn prior to starting the experiment.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    PooledIncubateSample Preparation

    For each member of PooledSamplesIn, parameters describing how the pooled samples should be incubated after aliquoting but prior to the start of the experiment.
    Format: Multiple

    [Incubate]

      Header: Incubate
      Class: Boolean

    [IncubationTemperature]

      Header: IncubationTemperature
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 degree Celsius

    [IncubationTime]

      Header: IncubationTime
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 second

    [Mix]

      Header: Mix
      Class: Boolean

    [MixType]

      Header: MixType
      Class: Expression

    [MixUntilDissolved]

      Header: MixUntilDissolved
      Class: Boolean

    [MaxIncubationTime]

      Header: MaxIncubationTime
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 second

    [IncubationInstrument]

    [AnnealingTime]

      Header: AnnealingTime
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 second

    [IncubateAliquotContainer]

      Header: IncubateAliquotContainer
      Class: Expression

    [IncubateAliquot]

      Header: IncubateAliquot
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 liter

    [IncubateAliquotDestinationWell]

      Header: IncubateAliquotDestinationWell
      Class: Expression

    NestedIndexMatchingIncubate SamplePreparation

    For each member of NestedIndexMatchingSamplesIn, parameters describing how the pooled samples should be incubated after aliquoting but prior to the start of the experiment.
    Format: Multiple

    [Incubate]

      Header: Incubate
      Class: Boolean

    [IncubationTemperature]

      Header: IncubationTemperature
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 degree Celsius

    [IncubationTime]

      Header: IncubationTime
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 second

    [Mix]

      Header: Mix
      Class: Boolean

    [MixType]

      Header: MixType
      Class: Expression

    [MixUntilDissolved]

      Header: MixUntilDissolved
      Class: Boolean

    [MaxIncubationTime]

      Header: MaxIncubationTime
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 second

    [IncubationInstrument]

    [AnnealingTime]

      Header: AnnealingTime
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 second

    [IncubateAliquotContainer]

      Header: IncubateAliquotContainer
      Class: Expression

    [IncubateAliquot]

      Header: IncubateAliquot
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 liter

    [IncubateAliquotDestinationWell]

      Header: IncubateAliquotDestinationWell
      Class: Expression

    PooledCentrifugeSample Preparation

    For each member of PooledSamplesIn, parameters describing how the pooled samples should be centrifuge after aliquoting and pooled mixing but prior to the start of the experiment.
    Format: Multiple

    [Centrifuge]

      Header: Centrifuge
      Class: Boolean

    [CentrifugeInstrument]

    [CentrifugeIntensity]

      Header: CentrifugeIntensity
      Class: VariableUnit

    [CentrifugeTime]

      Header: CentrifugeTime
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 minute

    [CentrifugeTemperature]

      Header: CentrifugeTemperature
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 degree Celsius

    [CentrifugeAliquotContainer]

      Header: CentrifugeAliquotContainer
      Class: Expression

    [CentrifugeAliquot]

      Header: CentrifugeAliquot
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 liter

    [CentrifugeAliquotDestinationWell]

      Header: CentrifugeAliquotDestinationWell
      Class: Expression

    NestedIndexMatchingCentrifuge SamplePreparation

    For each member of PooledSamplesIn, parameters describing how the pooled samples should be centrifuge after aliquoting and pooled mixing but prior to the start of the experiment.
    Format: Multiple

    [Centrifuge]

      Header: Centrifuge
      Class: Boolean

    [CentrifugeInstrument]

    [CentrifugeIntensity]

      Header: CentrifugeIntensity
      Class: VariableUnit

    [CentrifugeTime]

      Header: CentrifugeTime
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 minute

    [CentrifugeTemperature]

      Header: CentrifugeTemperature
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 degree Celsius

    [CentrifugeAliquotContainer]

      Header: CentrifugeAliquotContainer
      Class: Expression

    [CentrifugeAliquot]

      Header: CentrifugeAliquot
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 liter

    [CentrifugeAliquotDestinationWell]

      Header: CentrifugeAliquotDestinationWell
      Class: Expression

    FilteredSamples

    Samples corresponding to filtered eluents of SamplesIn generated during sample preparation and intended for use in this experiment.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link
    Relation: Object[Sample]

    PlateSeal

    The self-adhesive seal used to cover the Sample if it is a plate after Sample Preparation.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    Needle

    The apparatus used to remove any air bubbles in the Sample container if it is in an autosampler vial after Sample Preparation.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

Aliquoting

    AliquotSamplePreparation

    For each member of AliquotSamples, parameters describing how aliquots should be drawn from the input samples after initial sample preparation in order to create new aliquot samples upon which aliquot preparation and the experiment should proceed.
    Format: Multiple

    [Aliquot]

      Header: Aliquot
      Class: Boolean

    [AliquotAmount]

      Header: AliquotAmount
      Class: Expression

    [TargetConcentration]

      Header: TargetConcentration
      Class: Expression

    [AssayVolume]

      Header: AssayVolume
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 milliliter

    [AliquotContainer]

      Header: AliquotContainer
      Class: Expression

    [AssayBuffer]

    [BufferDiluent]

    [BufferDilutionFactor]

      Header: BufferDilutionFactor
      Class: Real

    [ConcentratedBuffer]

    [DestinationWell]

      Header: DestinationWell
      Class: Expression

    [TargetConcentrationAnalyte]

      Header: TargetConcentrationAnalyte
      Class: Expression

    [AliquotSampleLabel]

      Header: AliquotSampleLabel
      Class: String

    AliquotProtocols

    Protocols used to create AliquotSamples prior to starting the experiment.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    AliquotPreparationProtocols

    Protocols used to mix, centrifuge, incubate, and filter the AliquotSamples prior to starting the experiment.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    AliquotSamples

    Samples corresponding to aliquots of SamplesIn generated during sample preparation and intended for use in this experiment.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link
    Relation: Object[Sample]

    AliquotContainers

    Containers that hold AliquotSamples generated during sample preparation and intended for use in this experiment.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    SaveAliquots

    Indicates if the AliquotSamples should be stored after the experiment, rather than being discarded.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    ConsolidateAliquots

    Indicates if identical aliquots should be consolidated in a single sample.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    AliquotPreparation

    Indicates if the aliquotting should occur manually or on a robotic liquid handler.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: PreparationMethodP

    AliquotVolumes

    For each member of SamplesIn, the volume transferred from the sample into the aliquot sample which is used in lieu of the initial sample for the experiment.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 microliter
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Micro Liter]

    AliquotMasses

    For each member of SamplesIn, the mass of a solid transferred from the sample into the aliquot sample which is used in lieu of the initial sample for the experiment.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 milligram
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Milligram]

    AliquotAmounts

    For each member of SamplesIn, the amount transferred from the sample into the aliquot sample which is used in lieu of the initial sample for the experiment.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: VariableUnit
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Milliliter] | GreaterP[0 Milligram] | GreaterP[0 Unit, 1 Unit]

    TargetConcentrations

    For each member of SamplesIn, the final concentration of analyte in the aliquot sample which is used in lieu of the initial sample for the experiment.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: Milligram Hold[GreaterP[0 Micro Molar] | GreaterP[0 ----------]] Milliliter

    AssayVolumes

    For each member of SamplesIn (or PooledSamplesIn), the total volume of the reaction mixture which is used in lieu of the initial sample for the experiment.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 microliter
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Micro Liter]

    AssayBuffers

    For each member of SamplesIn (or PooledSamplesIn), the final buffers used to generate AliquotSamples by aliquoting SamplesIn.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    ConcentratedBuffers

    For each member of SamplesIn (or PooledSamplesIn), the concentrated buffer source which is added to the AliquotSamples to obtain 1x buffer concentration after dilution of the AliquotSamples which are used in lieu of the SamplesIn for the experiment.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    BufferDilutionFactors

    For each member of SamplesIn (or PooledSamplesIn), he dilution factor by which the concentrated buffer is diluted in preparing the AliquotSamples to obtain a 1x buffer concentration after dilution of the AliquotSamples which are used in lieu of the SamplesIn for the experiment.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Real
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0]

    BufferDiluents

    For each member of SamplesIn (or PooledSamplesIn), the diluent used to dilute the concentration of the concentrated buffer in preparing the AliquotSamples which are used in lieu of the SamplesIn for the experiment.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    ConcentratedBuffer

    The concentrated buffer source which is added to each of the AliquotSamples to obtain 1x buffer concentration after dilution of the AliquotSamples which are used in lieu of the SamplesIn for the experiment.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    BufferDilutionFactor

    The dilution factor by which the concentrated buffer is diluted in preparing the AliquotSamples to obtain a 1x buffer concentration after dilution of the AliquotSamples which are used in lieu of the SamplesIn for the experiment.
    Format: Single
    Class: Integer
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0]

    BufferDiluent

    The diluent used to dilute the concentration of the concentrated buffer in preparing the AliquotSamples which are used in lieu of the SamplesIn for the experiment.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    AssayBuffer

    The desired buffer for the AliquotSamples which are used in lieu of the SamplesIn for the experiment.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

Sample Post-Processing

    PostProcessingProtocols

    Protocols used to perform post-processing such as sample imaging or volume measurement.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    ImageSample

    Indicates if the samples that are modified in the course of the experiment are imaged after running the experiment.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    MeasureVolume

    Indicates if the volume of the liquid samples modified in the course of the experiment are measured after running the experiment.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    MeasureWeight

    Indicates if the weight of the solid samples modified in the course of the experiment are measured after running the experiment.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    Measure

    Indicates if the volume/weight of the samples modified in the course of the experiment are measured after running the experiment.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    Storage

    Indicates the conditions under which any samples generated by this experiment are stored after the protocol is completed.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: SampleStorageTypeP | Disposal

Experimental Results

    Data

    Any primary data generated by this protocol.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    SamplesOut

    Any preparative samples generated by the protocol.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    ContainersOut

    Any containers holding SamplesOut generated by this protocol.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    EnvironmentalData

    Measurements of environmental conditions (temperature and humidity) recorded during the execution of this protocol.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    MethodFiles

    The files containing the measurement method parameters inputted into the viscometer instrument.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    DataFile

    The CSV file containing the processed experiment data generated by the viscometer instrument.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    RawDataFile

    The CSV file containing the raw, unprocessed data generated by the viscometer instrument.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

Troubleshooting

    TroubleshootingReports

    Reports for errors that require troubleshooting associated with the execution of this top-level protocol.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

Resources

    AwaitingResources

    Indicates if this protocol is awaiting the arrival of items before it can be begun or continued.
    Format: Single
    Class: Boolean
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    ShippingMaterials

    Indicates the transactions, and the specific products or samples therein, that must be received before this protocol can be begun or continued.
    Format: Multiple

    [[1]] Transaction

    [[2]] Required Product

    HazardousWaste

    The types of waste generated by this protocol.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    DispenserContainers

    Containers gathered as destinations for any resources obtained from a chemical dispenser.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    GasSources

    A list of containers that supplied gas to instruments in this protocol through plumbing connections.
    Format: Multiple

    [[1]] Gas Type

      Header: Gas Type
      Class: Expression
      Programmatic Pattern: GasP

    [[2]] Source Container

      Header: Source Container
      Class: Link
      Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    [[3]] Supplied Instrument

      Header: Supplied Instrument
      Class: Link
      Programmatic Pattern: _Link

Cleaning

    WasteGenerated

    For each type of waste generated by this protocol, the total amount (in grams) generated during the conduct of the protocol.
    Format: Multiple

    [Waste]

    [Weight]

      Header: Weight
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 gram

    PrimaryBuffer

    The first solvent that is used to flush the instrument after a sample has been measured and before measuring the next sample. The PrimaryBuffer should be the principle solvent of all Samples being measured and is used to dilute out any dissovled components in the samples. Samples should be miscible in the PrimaryBuffer. A standard method will be used to flush the instrument with the PrimaryBuffer.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    SecondaryCleaningSolvent

    The second solution that is used to flush the instrument after a sample has been measured and before measuring the next sample. The SecondaryCleaningSolution is commonly 1% Aquet in RO water and is used to perform a thorough cleaning of the instrument. A standard method will be used to flush the instrument with the SecondaryCleaningSolution.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    TertiaryCleaningSolvent

    The third solution that is used to flush the instrument after a sample has been measured and before measuring the next sample. The TertiaryCleaningSolution is commonly Isopropanol and is used to perform flush out clenaing solutions and dry the wetted components in preparation for the next sample measurement. A standard method will be used to flush the instrument with the TertiaryCleaningSolution.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    PrimaryBufferStorageCondition

    The storage conditions under which the PrimaryBuffer should be stored after its usage in this experiment.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: SampleStorageTypeP | Disposal

Storage Information

    StoragePrice

    The total monthly price for warehousing all user owned items associated with this protocol in an ECL facility under the storage conditions specified by each item.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 US dollar per month
    Programmatic Pattern: USD Hold[GreaterEqualP[0 -----]] Month

Sample Storage

    SamplesInStorage

    For each member of SamplesIn, The storage conditions under which any input samples to this experiment should be stored after their usage in this experiment.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: SampleStorageTypeP | Disposal

    AliquotStorage

    For each member of AliquotSamples, The storage conditions under which any aliquot samples generated by this experiment should be stored after the protocol is completed.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: SampleStorageTypeP | Disposal

    SamplesOutStorage

    For each member of SamplesOut, the storage conditions under which any output samples generated by this experiment should be stored after the protocol is completed.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: SampleStorageTypeP | Disposal

Option Handling

    ResolvedOptions

    The final options used as parameters for this protocol, after automatic options are resolved.
    Format: Single
    Class: Compressed
    Programmatic Pattern: {_Rule...}

    UnresolvedOptions

    The verbatim options originally input by the protocol author to generate this protocol, often with some options set to Automatic.
    Format: Single
    Class: Compressed
    Programmatic Pattern: {_Rule...}

Computations

    ParallelComputations

    List of computational jobs generated and run in parallel to the execution of this protocol.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    ComputationsOutstanding

    Indicates if any of the computation jobs in ParallelComputations have not yet completed.
    Format: Single
    Class: Boolean
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    ErroneousComputations

    List of computational jobs generated and run in parallel to the execution of this protocol in which a warning or error was thown, or that did not finish.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link
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