Managing lab inventory is crucial for wet labs. The Location Manager tool enables you to easily store, locate, and track your samples, compounds, reagents, and more.
Follow this step-by-step guide to set up your Location Manager and optimize your lab's operations.
Step 1: Log In
Begin by logging into your account. Ensure you have the necessary credentials to access the Location Manager feature.
Step 2: Access Location Manager
Navigate to the Location Manager section within your dashboard. This is your central hub for managing your lab's physical storage virtually.
Step 3: Create a Root Location
Click on 'Create New Root Location'.
Enter a name for your Root Location. This could be a lab room, a freezer, or any large storage area.
Step 4: Add Sub Locations
Use the '+' icon to add a Sub Location under your Root Location.
These could be shelves, drawers, racks, or specific areas within your Root Location.
Step 5: Rack Configuration
Within a Sub Location, you have the option to create a Rack. Click to select Rack.
Name your Rack and choose the appropriate configuration based on your storage needs.
Scispot offers templates for the most commonly used Rack Configuration.
Step 6: Visualize and Organize
With Racks set up, you can now visualize the storage structure.
Drag and drop your boxes or well plates to the desired coordinates on the rack.
Step 7: Connect and Track Inventory/Samples to Locations
Navigate to your Labsheets containing samples, compounds, or reagents.
Add a column named 'Location' as a 'Type' to categorize your items by their physical location.
Select the items you wish to assign a location to and choose the Location option from the floating toolbar.
Expand your Location tree structure and select the target position for each item.
Step 8: Assign Manifest to Location
If you have created boxes and plates under a manifest, you can directly assign these to a specific location.
This links your physical inventory with the virtual Location Manager, ensuring seamless tracking.
Benefits of Using Location Manager
Quick Search: Instantly find any item in your inventory with powerful search tools.
Efficient Tracking: Monitor quantities and locations easily, such as how much reagent is left on a specific fridge shelf.
Visual Organization: Get a visual overview of your storage spaces, enhancing the management and retrieval process.
