Thermo BioMate 3 series User Manual

From this screen, you can:
• Set up test parameters
• Run Cell Correction program
• Save a test
• View the list of stored tests
• Measure a blank and unknowns
Setting up test parameters
1. With the Advanced A/%T/C screen displayed,
use the arrow keys to highlight the name of the
parameter you want to set.
Some parameters appear only if you select
one of the concentration modes, while others
appear regardless of the measurement mode
you select. A complete list of the parameters
are located in Appendix B.
2. When the parameters are set, you can press
Save Test to save the test or Measure
Sample to measure a blank or unknowns.
Taking measurements
Taking measurements automatically (using Auto 6
or Auto 3)
1. With the Advanced A/%T/C screen displayed
and the parameters set, press Run Sample.
The Advanced A/%T/C measurement screen
appears.
2. Place the blank and the unknowns in the
correct cell positions.
3. Press Measure Sample to measure the
unknowns. The instrument automatically
measures the blank first, then measures the
unknowns and displays the sample
measurements on the screen.
Taking measurements manually (using Manual 6 or
Single Cell Platform)
1. With the Advanced A/%T/C screen displayed
and the parameters set, press Measure
Sample. The Advanced A/%T/C measurement
screen appears, prompting you to place your
samples in the cell holder.
2. Place the blank and unknowns in the cell
holder. If your instrument is equipped with a
6-Position Cell Holder, be sure to place the
blank in the B position. You can place up to
five samples in the cell holder.
3. Press Measure Blank to measure the blank. If
your instrument is equipped with a 6-Position
Cell Holder, it automatically moves to the B
position to measure the blank. When it
completes the measurement, it returns to its
previous cell position.
4. Press Measure Sample to measure the
unknowns. The sample measurement appears
on the screen. If your instrument is equipped
with a 6-Position Cell Holder, press the cell
position buttons on the keypad to reposition the
cell holder and measure the rest of the
unknowns manually.
Advanced A/%T/C - Concentration
measurements
When you use the Advanced A/%T/C program for
concentration measurements, you can perform
these tasks:
• Select the measurement mode you want to use
(concentration with one standard or
concentration with a factor)
• Recall a test OR set up your test parameters
• Measure a standard OR enter a factor (only if
you select either concentration with one
standard or concentration with a factor)
• Measure a blank and unknowns
To get started, press the TEST key on the keypad.
When the Test Types screen appears, highlight
Advanced A/%T/C and press ENTER.
Using “General Tests” Software
3-9 BioMate 3 Operator’s Manual

Thermo BioMate 3 series Specifications

General

Brand	Thermo
Model	BioMate 3 series
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English