Bio-Tek ELx800, Operator'S Manual

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Using the Utility Options
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Selecting Read Options
At plate-read time, the software can be configured to present the user with a series
of prompts, to enter information such as Plate ID, Sample ID, or Sample Count.
1. To specify various read-time options, start at the Main Menu and select
UTIL READ
.
2. The
PROMPT FOR PLATE ID
screen will appear. Press ENTER to cycle
through the prompt screens.
P R O M P T F O R P L A T E I D ? Y E S
Y E S N O
P R O M O R P T F S A M P L E I D ? Y E S
Y E S N O
P R O M P T S A M P L E C O U N T ? Y E S
Y E S N O
R E A D I N R A P I D M O D E ? Y E S
Y E S N O
If selected, at read-time:
PLATE ID
prompts for microplate identification.
SAMPLE ID
prompts for identification for each sample group.
SAMPLE COUNT
prompts for the number of samples on the plate.
RAPID MODE
prompts for the plate to be read in Rapid Mode or
Normal Mode.
RAPID MODE
re ad s a 96-well plate in approximately 30 seconds
(single-wavelength assay). If
NO
is selected, the plate will be read in
NORMAL MODE
(approximately 50 seconds). Refer to Chapter 1 for
specifications.
Pressing ENTER after each selection advances the display.
When selections are completed, the display returns to the
SELECT
UTILITY OPTION
menu.
ELx800 Operator’s Manual