Design of the Optical Module
10-6 DSX™ System Service Manual
When a Plate Read command is received, the following actions occur:
1 The lamp is turned ON and start a 3 second timer
2 The required filter is selected.
3 The plate is retracted towards the HOME position.
4 At the end of the 3 sec time period, take 100% transmission readings on all
channels.
5 The plate is moved to the DARK position and dark readings on all channels are
taken.
6 The plate is moved to row A and wells 1 through 12 are read.
7 The plate is moved to each remaining row, all wells in each row are read.
When the plate read routine is completed, the plate is ejected and the plate data is transmitted
to the Revelation program.
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