Wait

Wait[duration]⟹primitive

generates an ExperimentSampleManipulation-compatible primitive that describes the pausing of a specified duration.

Wait pauses for a specified amount of time before continuing with the other downstream unit operations.

Instrumentation

Experiment Options

General

Duration

The amount of time to pause before continuing the execution of future unit operations.

Default Value: Null

Pattern Description: Greater than 0 seconds.

Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0*Second]

Example Calls

Basic Examples

Wait 5 Minutes before the second transfer:

When performing a Manual SamplePreparation, Engine will display a timer telling the operator to wait for 10 minutes before performing the next unit operations. However, there will be additional time involved in gathering the instruments/tips required for the second transfer, after the Wait unit operation is finished. Therefore, when performing a Manual SamplePreparation, the amount of time between the first and second transfer will be greater than, but not exactly 10 minutes (on the minute level of precision):

When performing a Robotic SamplePreparation, the liquid handling robot will wait precisely 5 minutes between the first and second transfer. Robotic sample preparation allows for second level precision when performing unit operations:

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