tecan infinite 200 - 6. Operating the infinite 200

6. Operating the infinite® 200
2008-07 Instructions for Use for infinite® 200 No. 30017581 Rev. No. 1.4 93
6. Operating the infinite
®
200
6.1 Introduction
The infinite
®
200 is operated using a personal computer based software control.
i-Control or Magellan software may be used as the user interface. For details see
the corresponding software Instructions for Use. This short introduction is for a
general understanding of instrument parameters and operation. Suggestions are
made on how to optimize instrument parameters for your applications.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the instrument will work correctly even
if the default parameters are not appropriate for a particular application - with an
important exception:
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Caution
When placing a microplate into the plate carrier, always make sure that
the correct plate definition file (plate height) has been selected in the
software before you do anything else.
Maximum plate height is 23 mm (including lid).
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Caution
Before starting measurements, make sure that the microplate position
A1 is inserted correctly. The position of well A1 has to be on the upper
left side.
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Caution
In case of significant soiling of the plate transport, the spring
mechanism might not work properly, and can lead to wrong positioning.
Please contact your local service center.
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Important
When operating the infinite
®
200 always work
according to GLP guidelines.
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Caution
The infinite
®
200 has a fan on the backside of the instrument that draws
in air. The air filter has to be checked every 4 weeks and be replaced
when dirty. The air filter must be replaced after 6 months.