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Chapter 1 Introduction4

USG-CUS-059 Rev05MassARRAY® Nanodispenser RS1000 v2.1 User Guide

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.

other workflow steps such as biochemical sample processing or processing SpectroCHIP

Arrays on a MassARRAY Analyzer.

For instructions on the procedures not covered in this user guide, please refer to the

MassARRAY user guide for your MassARRAY application or analyzer, available from

AgenaCx.com.

Table 1.1 Overview of Dispensing Workflow

1.2 Instrument Description

MassARRAY

Nanodispenser RS1000

instrument versions

The MassARRAY Nanodispenser RS1000 is a self-contained, enclosed instrument that

uses computer-controlled robotics to dispense nanoliter volumes of fluid from microtiter

plates onto SpectroCHIP Arrays. There are three versions of the instrument (Table 1.2).

Table 1.2 Differences Between Nanodispenser RS1000 Versions

Step

See

Page

1. Desalt the analyte. 21

2. Perform the daily maintenance procedures and pre-run checks. 28

3. Set up the dispensing run in the software. 30

4. Perform the microtiter plate checks. 39

5. Set up the instrument deck. 43

6. Start the dispensing run. 46

7. Clear the instrument deck when the run is finished. 54

Description of Changes Deck Plate Left Side Panel Front Panel

Initial configuration

Relocated the waste

drain valve from the front

cover to the side panel

and removed the tank

level indicators.

Added a fitting for

vacuum waste to the

side panel and a switch

for the vacuum drain on

the front panel.

Agena BIOSCIENCE MassARRAY Nanodispenser RS1000 User Manual

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