In modules
I
and
2
an external computer can he used to substitute the keypad use of Multiskan
EX.
The computer control occurs via the
RS-232C
interface.
e mmputer mode
is
started
by
selecting measurement mode
6.
The computer can also
s?a&
the com
mode
by
sending an R-command &ee the instrument displays
RE
Y
and the instrument
ha^:
set
BTR
to high
state.
Rehrming to keypad use is accomplished either by pnssing the
STOP
key
nr
by
sending a Q-command
Comsuter Control Commands in Module
1:
In the computer control medc Multiskan
EX
responds to the, following commands:
R
Starts the computer control.
FI
...
FB
Filter
selection.
Individual filter is selected for each column.
n=filter number, numbers from
I
to
8
can be selected.
EO
Selection of continuous plate movement.
El
Selection of step wise plate movement
C
Current program module number is sent
Selection ofprogram module, n
=
1
-
4,
where
I
=
primaryEIAmodu1e
2
=
agglutination module
3
=
cut off module
4
=
cubic spline module
Note:
After selecting a new program module autocalibration is
taking place
(25
s).
A
new
R
command has to be entered
now to enter
the
computer control.
Air
blank.
Reagent blank on column defined by command
S.
Measuring the whole plate and sending the results via the interface in
the microplate format.
Measuring the whale plate using individual filter for each colmn
and sending
the
results via the interface in the microplate format.
Measuring the whole plate n times (n
=
1-99)
and sending the res-ults
via the interface in the microplate Format.
Measuring n columns starting from the starting column (n
=
1-12)
Determining the relative staning column
(j
=
1-11)
Initializing the starling column so that the absolute staning column
is
I
Example:
I
LF
S2
LF
M4
LF
(columns
3.4,
5
and
6
are measured)
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