What does 'NVRAM CRC corrupt' mean on Molecular Devices Laboratory Equipment?
An 'NVRAM CRC corrupt' error in Molecular Devices Laboratory Equipment means that the CRC for the NVRAM data is corrupt.
What to do if Molecular Devices Laboratory Equipment shows signal level saturation?
If the signal level is saturated on your Molecular Devices Laboratory Equipment, verify that the cuvette door is not open.
What to do if Molecular Devices Laboratory Equipment shows reference level saturation?
If you are getting reference level saturation on your Molecular Devices Laboratory Equipment, a possible solution is to check if the cuvette door is open.
What to do if Molecular Devices Laboratory Equipment detects low light?
If your Molecular Devices Laboratory Equipment is showing a low light detection, you can check if the cuvette door is open.
What does 'input line too long' mean for Molecular Devices Laboratory Equipment?
The 'input line too long' error in Molecular Devices Laboratory Equipment means there are too many characters in the input line.
What does 'NVRAM Carriage offset error' mean on Molecular Devices SpectraMax M2 Laboratory Equipment?
An 'NVRAM Carriage offset error' in Molecular Devices Laboratory Equipment means the carriage offset data is unreasonable.
What is a carriage motion error in Molecular Devices SpectraMax M2 Laboratory Equipment?
A 'carriage motion error' in Molecular Devices Laboratory Equipment means the carriage did not move to either of its photo interrupts in a reasonable time, or cannot find its photo interrupt.
What does 'plate air cal fail, low light' mean on Molecular Devices Laboratory Equipment?
A 'plate air cal fail, low light' error in Molecular Devices Laboratory Equipment means the minimum signal/reference ratio was not met during air calibration.
What does 'NVRAM Stage offset error' mean on Molecular Devices SpectraMax M2 Laboratory Equipment?
An 'NVRAM Stage offset error' in Molecular Devices Laboratory Equipment means the stage offset data is unreasonable.
What causes a 'thermistor faulty' error in Molecular Devices SpectraMax M2?
A 'thermistor faulty' error in Molecular Devices Laboratory Equipment means the thermistor is either faulty or disconnected, there's a main board problem, or the ambient temperature is out of range. The equipment is unable to read a reasonable thermistor value.
General| Wavelength Range | 200-1000 nm |
|---|---|
| Detection Modes | Absorbance, Fluorescence, Luminescence |
| Light Source | Xenon flash lamp |
| Wavelength Selection | Monochromator |
| Microplate Compatibility | 6- to 384-well plates |
| Software | SoftMax Pro |
| Power Requirements | 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| Shaking | Yes |
| Dynamic Range | Up to 4.0 OD |
Overview of the SpectraMax M2/M2e as a monochromator-based microplate reader with dual detection.
Identifies main instrument components: Control panel, Microplate drawer, Cuvette chamber, Back panel.
Defines absorbance, optical density, transmittance, and their relationships.
Explains the Beer-Lambert law and its relation to pathlength and absorbance correction.
Introduces fluorescence, absorption, electronic state change, and emission of light.
Highlights SoftMax Pro software for instrument control and direct instrument functions.
Instructions for unpacking the instrument, retaining packing materials, and checking components.
Steps for placing the instrument on a level surface and connecting cables.
Procedure for installing the drawer adapter for top reading of 96/384-well microplates.
Instructions for removing the drawer adapter when using specific plate types or bottom reading.
Provides a quick guide to reading a cuvette, including power, temperature, and wavelength selection.
Offers a quick guide to reading a microplate, including power, temperature, and loading steps.
Procedure for inserting, referencing, and reading a cuvette.
Instructions for loading a microplate, using SoftMax Pro, and removing the plate.
Introduction to optimizing settings like wavelengths, cutoff filters, PMT voltage, and temperature.
Contact info for Molecular Devices Technical Support and safety precautions for service.
Step-by-step instructions for safely relocating the instrument, including weight warning.
Instructions for cleaning the exterior surfaces of the instrument, including safety precautions.
Instructions for replacing blown fuses, including fuse types and ratings.
Procedure for manually opening the microplate drawer in case of errors or power outages.
Overview of error codes, fatal errors, and warning messages displayed by the instrument.
Details thermal and microplate specifications, and cuvette reading requirements.
Lists absorbance photometric performance specs: wavelength, range, accuracy, drift.
Lists fluorescence photometric performance specs: detection limit, wavelength range.
Covers temperature regulation specs: range, resolution, accuracy, and warm-up time.
Recommendations for high-quality, double-shielded cables for computer connection.
Lists various accessories for the SpectraMax M2/M2e, including validation plates and power cords.
Provides guidelines for cuvette use and lists tested cuvettes with their dimensions.
Guide to determining optimal excitation/emission wavelengths based on literature and scanning.
Definitions of key terms used in the user guide, such as Absorbance, Automix, Fluorescence.
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