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Define a Protocol: select Help>Help Topics to learn how.
Communications Port
Click the Port link in the main screen
The LHC needs to know the COM Port - Communications Port: USB or Serial component
on the instrument used to connect the washer to the computer.
n Make sure the 405 LS is connected to the computer, turned on, and not busy.
n Learn more About COM Ports in the LHC Installation Guide or select
Help>Help Topics.
Click Test Communications after entering the number to verify its accuracy. The
LHC will display a message.
If communication is unsuccessful:
l Check the cabling: make sure you're using a new/undamaged BioTek-supplied cable
and it is properly inserted into the instrument's USB or serial port.
l Turn on the washer: make sure the instrument is on and not busy processing a plate,
running AutoPrime, or performing a system test, for example.
l Retry: contact BioTek TAC if you are still unable to establish communication between
the instrument and the PC.
405 Steps
Click the action button and define the parameters to add that step to the
protocol:
W- for steps performed by the Washer.
Shake and soak
Each step is executed sequentially. Specific sequences are required when using
the BioStack. Any errors will be identified when you press the Validate button.
See How to define a Protocol (LHC only) on page 59
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