Biotek 405 LS, Operator'S Manual

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Introducing the 405 LS Keypad | 47
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DEFINE
– leads to the protocol creation and editing mode:
Create or Edit a
Protocol on next page
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UTILS
– to run system tests, the Adjust Utility, and to define AutoPrime
parameters.
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Setup Menu
: press this key to access the instrument’s general settings and the
settings for the BioStack.
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The
Options
key (and sometimes the arrow keys) scroll through the available
options or settings for the current focus. Shift+Options reverses the scrolling
direction.
Quick Wash (Keypad only)
Select
QUICK>WASH
at the main menu to perform a quick wash.
96 WASH:003 VOL:0300 A
PLATE CYCLE BUFFER
Quick Wash Menu
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Only options applicable to your model are displayed.
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96
in the above example is the plate type. Select
PLATE
to change it; scroll
through the compatible choices for plate washing with the currently installed
hardware and press
Enter
to select the desired plate.
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WASH:003
is the number of wash cycles (one aspirate and dispense step per
cycle). Select
CYCLE
to change the number of cycles to perform.
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VOL:0300 uL
shows the dispense volume per well in microliters.
To change the dispense volume, use the arrow keys to move the
cursor to the desired number position. The cursor appears to underline a number:
0010. When the correct position is selected, use the number pad to enter the desired
value. Or, press Options to increment the value, Shift+Options to decrease the value.
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Buffer
is offered on washers with Buffer Switching to select the buffer valve.
The current selection is displayed in the top right corner of the LCD.
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PLATE
lets you change the selected plate type and define a partial plate run,
if applicable.
See Define the Plate Type and Plate Map (or Partial Plate)
on page 50
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When the desired values are entered, put a plate on the carrier and press
Start
to run the routine.
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