Biotek 405 LS, Operator'S Manual

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Manifold Stop Screw Adjustment Kit | 95
The manifold stop screw prevents the
bottom manifold from touching the
microplate during operation. Sometimes
the screw installed at the factory is too tall
or too short to permit desired processing:
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a taller screw is needed to support a magnet
under the plate for magnetic bead assays
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a shorter screw is needed to support
processing of 384-well PCR plates that have
a very low profile
Two stop screws can reside in the plate
carrier, making it easier to swap between
them.
Microplate Carrier
Kit Contents:
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Screw height measurement tool (jig)
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Two stop screws with adjustable nuts and
lock washer
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5/32" Allen (hex) wrench
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Two wrenches - 5/16" and 3/8"
Remove the carrier to perform most of these steps but always perform the
measurement steps with the plate carrier installed correctly on the 405 LS.
1. In the carrier's empty hole,
insert the taller stop screw
when using a magnet or the
shorter screw when using
PCR plates.
2. Put the magnet and
microplate or the 384-
PCR plate in the carrier on
the instrument. Place the
height-measurement tool (or
jig) on top of the
microplate, with the
notched end above the
screw.
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