Chromate 4300 User Manual

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MODEL 4300 MICROPLATE READER
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Chromate 4300 Specifications

General

Brand	Chromate
Model	4300
Category	Laboratory Equipment
Language	English

Summary

1.2 Warning Markings

1.2.1 Safety Symbols

Illustrates product safety symbols and their meanings.

1.2.2 Safety Terms

1.3 Safety Precautions

1.4 Operating Precautions

2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Software Specifications

3. INSTALLATION

3.1 Unpack Instrument

Instructions for unpacking the instrument and checking contents.

Safety Grounding and Power

Covers grounding procedures and clean power requirements for safety.

3.3 Instrument Setup & Software Installation

3.3.1 Software Installation

Step-by-step guide for installing the ChroMate Manager software.

3.3.2 USB Port Connection

3.4 Instrument Check Out

4. OPERATING PROCEDURES

4.1 General Selections

Questions and information for test setup before running an assay.

4.1.1 Selecting a Plate Format

Guide on choosing the correct microplate format for readings.

4.2 Assay Modes

4.2.1 Absorbance Mode

4.2.2 Factor Mode

4.2.3 Standard Mode

4.2.4 % Absorbance Mode

4.2.5 Point-to-Point Mode

4.2.6 Polynomial Regression Mode

4.2.7 Linear Regression Mode

4.2.8 Dose Response Mode

4.2.9 Cubic Spline Mode

4.2.10 Cutoff Mode

5. CHROΜΑΤΕ MANAGER

5.1 Opening ChroMate Manager

Steps to launch the ChroMate Manager software application.

5.2 Main Menu Selections & Features

5.2.1 Management Menu

5.2.2 Tests Menu

5.2.2.1 Read Plate Absorbance

Procedure for reading absorbance values from a microplate.

5.2.2.2 Create Assay

Guide to setting up a new assay, including parameters and standards.

5.2.2.3 Edit Assay

5.2.7 Maintenance

5.2.7.1 Firmware Update

Instructions for updating the instrument's firmware.

5.3 ChroMate Manager Tabs

5.3.1 Plate Layout Tab

Displays the instrument's current status and loaded plate.

5.3.2 Assay Calibration Tab

Allows viewing and accepting new assay calibration curves.

5.3.3 Add Samples Tab

Used to set up a work list by adding sample IDs and selecting tests.

5.3.4 Test Results Tab

Displays results for processed samples and allows acceptance or deletion.

5.3.5 Report Tab

Shows test run information and allows searching and sorting results.

6. TROUBLESHOOTING

6.1 Error Messages

Explains common error codes and their solutions.

6.2 COM Port Settings

6.2.1 PC Communication (COM) Port Setting

Guides on viewing and adjusting the computer's COM port settings.

6.2.2 ChroMate Communication (COM) Port Setting

Steps to match the instrument's COM port setting to the computer's.