BMG LABTECH Omega Operating Manual
2014-05-16 0415B0001G 9/29
A measurement run is indicated by a blinking green LED on the instrument.
The following light source is incorporated and encapsulated in the BMG LABTECH ‘Omega’ microplate
reader instrumentation:
Xenon high power flash lamp – emits ultraviolet light during operation at levels that could
injure the eyes or skin. Do not look directly at the light and avoid exposing any skin to the
light. During normal operation the user will not be exposed to any light from the xenon flash
lamp.
2.6 Chemical and Biological Safety
Daily routine use with this instrument may involve the handling and use of compounds that are toxic,
flammable, or biologically harmful. When working with materials and compounds as stated, make sure to
observe the following precautions:
• Handle all samples, be it liquid, solid, or in gaseous form according to good laboratory practice.
• Adhere to the maximum workplace concentration (MAC) and to laboratory safety regulations (e.g.
BGI 850-0, formerly BGR120 in Germany).
• Wear safety goggles as the spilling of liquids may occur.
• Contact your safety officer to dispose of hazardous waste solutions and when working with
flammable liquids.
The microplate reader must not be exposed for any length of time to chlorinated hydrocarbons at high
concentration (i.e., chloroform, aromatic hydrocarbons, such as toluene or benzene, etc.) or to acetone. All
warranties are void if the instrument comes in contact with organic solvents.
If using any of these substances while performing a measurement, be sure to remove the sample
immediately after measurement is completed. If evaporation of any of these substances occurs inside the
instrument, it is important to vent the instrument for a sufficient amount of time by opening the lid and placing
the microplate carrier in the plate out position with the flap door open.
Gas vent connection – for the standard gas purge vent use a regulator followed by a flow
restrictor to set the flow rate. The instrument should be housed in an atmospheric gas tight
bag (e.g. Aldrich® AtmosBag, Z530220-1E) to prevent spillage of gas.
Use only mild detergent or 70% ethanol for cleaning the instrument. Make sure the instrument
is always in the OFF position for cleaning and servicing.
2.7 Cleaning and Instrument Disinfection
Please follow all instructions carefully for a successful disinfection of this instrument.
All parts of the instrument that have the possibility of contacting patient sera or positive samples must be
handled as if they are hazardous. For this reason, it is recommended that gloves be worn while maintaining
or working with the instrument.
It is very important that the instrument is thoroughly disinfected before maintenance or before removing the
instrument from the laboratory. Be sure that the instrument is disinfected before you send it to your distributor
or to the manufacturer. For safety reasons, you have to fill out the Disinfection Certificate, or the instrument
may not be accepted by the service center or by customs authorities.
Use suitable disinfectants, e.g. Alcohol (70%).
Authorized personnel wearing disposable gloves and protective clothing should only perform the disinfection
procedure. The location should be well ventilated.
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