Beckman Coulter CEQ 8000, User Manual

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Direct Control and Replenishment
330 CEQ™ 8000 Genetic Analysis System
Loading the Sample Plate or Buffer Plate
1. Select
Direct Control | Access Plates
from the menu.
Figure 193:Access Plates Dialog
2. Click Start . The Capillaries Exposed dialog (Figure 194) will appear.
Figure 194:Capillaries Exposed Dialog
3. Wait until the dialog warning turns green.
4. Open the Sample Access Cover (Figure 190) and lift to the vertical locking
position.
• If
Sample Plate
was selected, skip to “ Loading the Sample Plate .”
• If
Buffer Plate
was selected, skip to “ Loading the Buffer Plate and
Evaporation Cover .”
Loading the Sample Plate
1. Make sure the Wetting Station is installed or perform the procedure “ Installing the
Wetting Tray ” on page 328, and then return here.
2. Align the Sample Plate Guide Pin with the notched corner of the sample plate and
gently lower the plate into position (Figure 195).