Chapter 4: Protocols
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CAUTION! To prevent damage to the instrument, the height of the microplate must
not exceed 22mm, including the lid if the microplate is lidded.
The Plate Settings dialog enables you to select the plate format and to select the plate type.
Changes you make here affect the other protocol settings. See Define Protocol Settings on
page 71.
Figure 4-3: Plate Settings dialog
To define the plate settings:
1.
On the Protocol Settings page, touch <plate name> to display the Plate Settings
dialog.
2. Touch the Plate Format drop-down and select the number of wells in the plate.
3. Touch the Specific Type drop-down and select the plate type.
4.
Touch the Lidded Plate to display if the plate has a lid.
5. Touch OK to save the microplate settings.
The type of microplate and the way it is handled can have an effect on the measurement
performance of the instrument. Select a microplate type with properties suited for the
application.
Never touch the clear well bottom of microplates.
Visually inspect the bottom and the rim of the microplate before use to make sure that it
is free of dirt and contaminants.
Keep unused microplates clean and dry.
Make sure that the strips on strip plates are inserted correctly and level with the frame.
Do not use V-bottom microplates unless the performance has been tested and validated
with this instrument. Irregular plastic density in the tip of the well can cause inaccurate
measurements.
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