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Epoch 2 Instructions for Use 1771011 Revision A BioTek Instruments, Inc.
Define and Start a Quick Endpoint Read
From the Main Menu, tap Quick.
1. Select the Plate type and define the appropriate settings for your assay.
2. Place the plate on the carrier and tap Start to run the protocol.
3. When the read is finished, the results are displayed and ready for output according to
the settings defined under Instrument > Output.
Define and Start a Standalone Shake
From the Main Menu, tap Quick and select the Shake tab.
1. Set Shake Mode to Linear (side-to-side), Orbital (circle), or Double Orbital (figure 8).
2. Set the Duration, from 1 second to 2 hours 45 minutes.
3. For Orbital shake modes, set the Speed to Slow or Fast.
4. Adjust the Frequency, if needed. The cycles per minute updates as the slider moves.
The measurement in mm indicates the distance the carrier travels during the shake.
5. Place the plate on the carrier and tap Start to shake the plate.