Beckman Coulter Multisizer 4, User Manual

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Analyzer Overview
Control Panel
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NOTE
Beckman Coulter recommends the clockwise (CW) direction when using the stirrer. In general, the
counter-clockwise (CCW) direction is less effective in maintaining uniform particle distribution and
suspension.
For information on changing the stirrer direction using Standard Operating Method settings, see
Standard Operating Method: Stirrer Settings , page 4-10 .
Stirrer Speed Controls
You can increase or decrease the stirrer speed using the Control Panel Speed buttons, + and -
( Figure 1.3 , E ).
Bar Code Reader
You can use the Bar Code Reader ( Figure 1.3 , F ) to scan information about the following directly into
the Multisizer 4 software:
• Beckman Coulter ISOTON® II labels
• Beckman Coulter Smart Technology Aperture Tubes (size and serial number)
• Sample
• Beckman Coulter Multisizer 4 Smart Technology Beakers
To configure the bar code reader, see
Bar Code Reader Configuration Options
, page 8-15 .
To use the Bar Code Reader:
In the Multisizer 4 software, a Bar Code Reader symbol indicates that you can use the scanner to
enter information automatically into appropriate text fields.
1. When you see the Bar Code Reader symbol in a window, hold the ISOTON® II label, ST Aperture
Tube, beaker, or sample bar code in front of the Bar Code Reader.
2. The bar code information appears in the correct fields in the Multisizer 4 software window.