What does 'safe temperature limit exceeded' mean on Molecular Devices SpectraMax M2?
If Molecular Devices Laboratory Equipment detects a temperature over 50°C on one or more of the thermistors, it will display a 'safe temperature limit exceeded' error. The temperature will shut off and remain off until a successful completion of power-up reset.
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 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.
Why am I getting a 'no data to transfer' error on my Molecular Devices SpectraMax M2?
A 'no data to transfer' error in Molecular Devices Laboratory Equipment means you are inputting transfer when there is no data in the buffer.
What does 'serial port parity error' mean on Molecular Devices SpectraMax M2 Laboratory Equipment?
A 'serial port parity error' in Molecular Devices Laboratory Equipment means a parity bit error was detected with incoming serial data.
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 to do if Molecular Devices SpectraMax M2 Laboratory Equipment gain calibration failed?
If the gain calibration fails on your Molecular Devices Laboratory Equipment, check for a bad or disconnected pre-amp or excessive stray light.
How to fix Molecular Devices SpectraMax M2 drawer that does not open?
If the drawer on your Molecular Devices Laboratory Equipment is not opening, try the following: * Turn the instrument off and then on again. * Turn the power off, locate the groove in the upper left side wall of the door using your thumbnail, open the door, and pull the microplate drawer out of the instrument.
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 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.
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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