3. Getting Started
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3.5 Switching ON the Instrument
The following procedures detail the necessary steps required before switching on
the instrument.
CAUTION
BEFORE THE INSTRUMENT IS INSTALLED AND SWITCHED ON, IT
SHOULD BE LEFT TO STAND FOR AT LEAST THREE HOURS, SO
THERE IS NO POSSIBILITY OF CONDENSATION CAUSING A SHORT
CIRCUIT.
When the requirements mentioned above have been met, installation is carried
out using the following procedure:
1. Connect the instrument to the external computer with the USB cable.
2. Ensure that the main power switch on the left side of the instrument is in
the OFF position.
3. Insert the power cable into the main power socket in the left panel.
4. Switch the instrument on using the main power switch in the left panel.
The instrument is ready to measure microplates upon software installation.
Note
Before starting measurements make sure that the microplate position A1
is inserted correctly.
Microplates can only be measured without lids.
Close the plate transport cover before starting a measurement to avoid
ambient light influencing the results.