Chapter 5 Performing the Background Calibration and Optical Calibration
Performing the Background Calibration
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Performing the Background Calibration
1. Load the plate in the instrument as described in
“Loading the Plate” on page 40.
Note: If you cannot open the tray, the sample
block may be in its raised position, locking the
tray position. To lower the block, select
InstrumentCalibrate, then exit the ROI
Inspector.
2. In the SDS software:
a. Select the Instrument tab.
b. Click .
The instrument begins the background
calibration run.
Note: Before starting the run, the instrument
may pause (up to 10 minutes) to allow the heated
cover to reach the correct temperature.
Continue with “Analyzing the Background
Calibration Data” on page 56.
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