Thermo BioMate 3 series User Manual

position to measure the blank. When it
completes the measurement, it returns to its
previous cell position.
4. Press Measure Sample to start the
measurement. If your instrument is equipped
with a 6-Position Cell Holder, press the cell
position buttons on the keypad to re-position
the cell holder and measure the rest of the
unknowns manually.
Kinetics
When you use the Kinetics program, you can
perform these tasks:
• Recall a test OR set up your test parameters
• Run the Cell Correction program
• Measure a blank
• Measure an unknown
• Recalculate reaction rates
• Modify the scale of the plot
When you use the Kinetics program, you can
choose to work with either graphical data or with
tabular data. You can perform the same functions
regardless of the type of display you select.
However, the location of function keys varies
depending on the type of display you choose.
Note: The Kinetics program allows you to
measure only one unknown at a time.
Note: The Kinetics program allows you to collect
up to 400 data points per run. When you
set up your test parameters, be sure to
select the interval time and total run time
accordingly.
To get started, press the TEST key on the keypad.
When the Test Types screen appears, highlight
Kinetics and press ENTER.
Recalling a test
1. With the Kinetics screen displayed, press
Stored Tests. A list of stored tests appears.
2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the name of
the test you want to recall and press ENTER.
The parameters for the selected test appear on
the screen.
From this screen, you can:
• Set up test parameters
• Run the Cell Correction program
• Save a test
• View the list of stored tests
• Measure a blank
• Measure unknowns
• Set up your analog recorder
Setting up test parameters
1. With the Kinetics screen displayed, use the
arrow keys to highlight the name of the
parameter you want to set.
2. When the parameters are set, you can press
Save Test to save the test or Run Test to
measure a blank or an unknown.
Measuring unknowns
Note: If your instrument is equipped with a 6-
position cell holder, be sure to place the
blank in position B and the unknown in cell
position #1. The instrument always uses
cell position #1 to scan the unknown.
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Using “General Tests” Software

Thermo BioMate 3 series Specifications

General

Brand	Thermo
Model	BioMate 3 series
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English