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To turn the StakMax microplate handler on
To turn the StakMax microplate handler on, plug in the power cord and
press the green button.
To turn the StakMax microplate handler off
To turn the StakMax microplate handler off, unplug the power cord.
Opening the StakMax Software Window
CAUTION! To prevent data loss, make sure that Auto Save is enabled
for each protocol you want to run before you start the StakMax
Software to run automated reads. For information about Auto Save,
see the SoftMax Pro User Guide.
To open the StakMax Software window
1. Double-click the SoftMax Pro 6.1 icon that is located on the
desktop.
The SoftMax Pro Software opens.
2. On the menu bar, click Operations > Plate Stacker.
The StakMax Software interface opens.
Loading the StakMax Microplate Handler
There are several ways to load microplates into the microplate handler:
load the magazine from the top, load the magazine from the bottom, or
load using continual feed. An additional method requires an optional
Magazine Loading and Unloading tool. This section describes each
method in detail.
Note: You can also click Start > All Programs > Molecular
Devices > SoftMax Pro 6.1 > SoftMax Pro 6.1 to start the
software.
Note: Plates should always be loaded with well A1 in the top left when
looking at the front of the stacker.
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