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4.4.3 Microplates
All 96-well microplates with transparent bottom (flat, C-, U-, and V-shaped;
including strip-well microplates) that are conform to the following standards can
be used with the LT-4500 absorbance reader:
ANSI/SBS 1-2004; ANSI/SBS 2-2004; ANSI/SBS 3-2004; ANSI/SBS 4-2004
CAUTION
ONLY USE MICROPLATES WITHOUT LIDS AND DO NOT USE
MICROPLATES HIGHER THAN 15.2 MM.
Handling the Microplate
Insert or remove the microplate only when the plate transport is fully ejected (as
illustrated below) and the plate transport motor is not active. Do not open the lid
when the Status LED shines red.
WARNING
ALWAYS WEAR DISPOSABLE GLOVES AND PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING WHEN HANDLING THE MICROPLATE.
Position of well A1 Plate transport – fully ejected