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Molecular Devices SpectraMax ABS User Manual

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5065390 C
January 2021
SpectraMax ABS
SpectraMax ABSPlus
Microplate Spectrophotometers
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Molecular Devices SpectraMax ABS Specifications

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BrandMolecular Devices
ModelSpectraMax ABS
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Information

Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips

Explains the meaning of warning, caution, note, and tip symbols used in the document.

Safety Symbols

Lists and explains safety symbols found on the instrument for potential hazards.

Safety Precautions

Covers electrical, chemical/biological, and moving parts safety for instrument operation.

Chapter 1: Introduction

Computer Integration

Details the process of connecting the instrument to a computer for operation.

Plate Controls

Explains how to use the plate drawer and its behavior during operation.

Cuvette Chamber

Describes the cuvette chamber and proper cuvette handling and placement.

Temperature Regulation

Explains how the instrument regulates plate chamber temperature from ambient to 45°C.

Chapter 2: Setting Up the Instrument

Connecting Instrument Cables

Outlines the procedure for connecting power and USB cables to the instrument.

Chapter 3: Getting Started

Chapter 4: Absorbance Read Mode

Optical Density and % Transmittance

Explains Optical Density (OD) and % Transmittance (%T) in absorbance measurements.

PathCheck Technology

Describes technology normalizing absorbance to a 1 cm path length using water absorbance.

Read Types

Covers Endpoint, Kinetic, and Spectrum read types for data acquisition.

Chapter 5: Maintenance

Cleaning the Instrument

Provides instructions and safety precautions for cleaning the instrument.

Replacing Fuses

Details the procedure for replacing the instrument's fuses.

Moving and Packing the Instrument

Guidance on preparing, moving, and packing the instrument for transport or storage.

Chapter 6: Troubleshooting

Error Code Classifications

Categorizes error codes based on potential causes like commands or hardware.

Opening the Drawer Manually

Provides steps to manually open the plate drawer if it fails to operate.

Chapter A: Instrument Specifications

Validation Packages

Lists part numbers for validation packages used with the instrument.

SpectraMax ABS Specifications

Details photometric, analysis modes, timing, temp, shake, compatibility, general, environmental, and physical specs.

SpectraMax ABS Plus Specifications

Details photometric, analysis modes, timing, temp, shake, compatibility, general, environmental, and physical specs.

Electromagnetic Compatibility

Regulatory Information

Covers Canadian ICES-001 compliance and FCC part 15/18 notices for digital devices.

Appendix B: Accessories

Available Accessories

Lists available accessories such as validation plates, kits, and power cords.

Cuvette Specifications

Details cuvette specifications, including standard, semi-micro, and ultra-micro types.

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