Biotek EL800 - Reading a Microplate

86 | Chapter 3: Operation
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Reading a Microplate
Use the READ option, found at the Main Menu, to select an assay to run, define any
required run-time options, and then begin a plate read.
 Note: Before reading a plate, ensure that the reporting options are set
correctly under UTIL  OUTPUT.
To read a plate:
1. Start at the Main Menu and select READ.
The SELECT ASSAY NUMBER screen will appear.
2. Select an assay, and then press ENTER. See Selecting an Assay to Run on
the next page for detailed instructions.
3. If required, enter the number of Samples, Plate ID, and/or Sample ID.
 Note: The options to present these screens are configurable by
selecting UTIL  READ. See Selecting Read Options on page 99 for
more information.
E N T E R N UMBER OF
S A M P L E S : 2 0
P L A T E I D: 1234A
- /
:
S P A C E
E N T E R
S A M P L E I D :
0
001
4. Place the plate in the carrier, and then press the READ key to continue.