What does 'grating error' mean on Molecular Devices Laboratory Equipment?
A 'grating error' on your Molecular Devices Laboratory Equipment means that the grating did not move to its photo interrupt in a reasonable time, or it can't find its photo interrupt.
What to do if the drawer does not open in Molecular Devices SpectraMax M3?
If the drawer of your Molecular Devices Laboratory Equipment doesn't open, try the following: First, power the instrument off and then on again. If that doesn't work, 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 with your index finger.
What does 'carriage motion error' mean on Molecular Devices SpectraMax M3 Laboratory Equipment?
A 'carriage motion error' on your Molecular Devices Laboratory Equipment means that the carriage did not move to either of its photo interrupts in a reasonable time, or it can't find its photo interrupt.
How to troubleshoot LCD front panel not responding on Molecular Devices Laboratory Equipment?
If the LCD front panel on your Molecular Devices Laboratory Equipment is not responding, check if the LCD front panel is faulty or disconnected.
What does 'PMT over current' mean on Molecular Devices SpectraMax M3?
A 'PMT over current' message on your Molecular Devices Laboratory Equipment indicates that the PMT pre-flash value is outside of the tolerated range.
What does it mean if my Molecular Devices SpectraMax M3 Laboratory Equipment says 'gain calibration failed'?
If your Molecular Devices Laboratory Equipment displays 'gain calibration failed', it means the power-up calibration and check of the signal path gain is out of tolerance. This could be due to a bad or disconnected pre-amp or excessive stray light.
What does 'low ref light' mean on Molecular Devices SpectraMax M3 Laboratory Equipment?
If you are getting a 'low ref light' message on your Molecular Devices Laboratory Equipment, and you're performing a cuvette read, the cuvette door may be open.
What does 'PMT auto-range fail' mean on Molecular Devices SpectraMax M3?
A 'PMT auto-range fail' message on your Molecular Devices Laboratory Equipment indicates one of two possibilities: when using auto PMT-A setting, the PMT voltage limit was reached during the read; or when using auto PMT-C, even at the lowest PMT voltage levels, the read had saturated wells.
Why is there a reference level saturation in Molecular Devices SpectraMax M3 Laboratory Equipment?
Reference level saturation during a cuvette read on your Molecular Devices Laboratory Equipment could be due to the cuvette door being open.
Why is there a signal level saturation in Molecular Devices Laboratory Equipment?
Signal level saturation during a cuvette read on your Molecular Devices Laboratory Equipment could be due to the cuvette door being open.
General| Type | Multi-Mode Microplate Reader |
|---|---|
| Wavelength Range | 200 - 1000 nm |
| Light Source | Xenon flash lamp |
| Wavelength Selection | Monochromator |
| Software | SoftMax Pro |
| Detection Modes | Absorbance, Fluorescence Intensity, Luminescence |
| Plate Formats | 6-, 12-, 24-, 48-, 96-, 384-well plates |
| Read Speed | Less than 10 seconds for a 96-well plate |
| Shaking | Linear, Orbital |
| Power Requirements | 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
Overview of instrument control via SoftMax Pro Software.
Description of the LCD display and membrane keys for instrument control.
Explanation of absorbance as light absorbed by a solution.
Definitions and formulas for optical density and transmittance.
How pathlength compensation normalizes absorbance values.
Guidance on choosing between Water Constant and Cuvette Reference.
Information on materials that may interfere with PathCheck measurements.
Details on Time-resolved Fluorescence (TRF) measurements.
Principles and calculations for Fluorescence Polarization (FP) mode.
Essential safety warnings and cautions before installing the instrument.
Guidelines for placing and connecting the instrument.
Guidance on optimizing fluorescence assay settings.
Factors affecting absorbance assay optimization.
Procedure to optimize excitation and emission wavelengths for assays.
Using spectral scanning to determine optimal excitation/emission wavelengths.
Settings and considerations for Time-resolved Fluorescence (TRF) assays.
Best practices for optimizing Fluorescence Polarization (FP) assays.
Recommendations for optimizing luminescence assays.
Information on contacting technical support for assistance.
Important safety warnings and cautions for maintenance procedures.
List of error code ranges and their likely causes.
Explanation of fatal and warning error messages.
Comprehensive technical specifications for the reader's performance.
Tables listing excitation and emission wavelengths for various fluorophores.
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