5.
At the bottom of the Setup tab, enter the reagent information for the background
plate or array card that you are using.
6.
Load the calibration plate or array card into the instrument:
a.
From the instrument touchscreen, tap to eject the instrument tray.
b.
Load the calibration plate or array card into the plate holder so that:
• Well A1 of the plate or array card is in the top-left corner of the plate
adapter.
• The barcode faces the front of the instrument.
IMPORTANT!
Plates or array cards should be loaded and unloaded by
operators who have been warned of the moving parts hazard and have been
adequately trained.
c.
From the instrument touchscreen, tap to close the instrument tray.
7.
After loading the plate or array card, start the calibration:
a.
In the Setup tab, select Check the box when the background calibration
plate has been loaded, then click Next.
b.
From the Run screen, click Start Run.
IMPORTANT!
Do not attempt to open the access door during the run. The door
is locked while the instrument is in operation.
Note:
Before starting the calibration, the instrument may pause (up to
10 minutes) to allow the heated cover to reach the required temperature.
Chapter 2
Calibrate the instrument
Background calibration
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