Biotek 405 LS, Operator'S Manual

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Introducing the 405 LS Keypad | 49
How to name a protocol
(Keypad only) on the facing
page protocols to select one. Then, you
can edit the name and plate type,
if desired. Press
Enter to proceed.
3.
Define or modify the plate type using the Previous and Next buttons to
scroll through the supported Plate Types (if applicable).
4.
Select ADD to define the first
step: then, select the wash action
or
SHAKE to mix or soak the
plate’s contents.
EDIT the first step or press the
Options key to scroll to the step
you want to change in a multi-step
protocol.
5.
Define the step’s parameters. Press Enter to proceed.
6.
Keep Added Step? Save Step Changes?
Select Yes or No using the Soft-keys to save or discard your inputs for
the current step.
*
Press Main Menu to end the session at any time. Then, select RUN
and select the protocol to run it.
How to name a protocol (Keypad only)
NAME:
- % & _
At the
Name
screen when you are creating or editing a protocol, you can enter
up to 16 alphanumeric characters to name the protocol:
l
Press
Shift
+ the number key for
A-H
, or scroll through the alphabet with the
Options
key for
A-Z
.
l
Press
Shift +Options
to reverse direction.
l
Use the arrow keys ◄ ► on either side of the
Options
key to move the
cursor within the display.
l
Press its Soft-key to add one of the four symbols (- % & _) in the display to
the protocol name.
l
Press
ENTER
when you are finished to store the protocol name.
n
If the name already exists, an Invalid Protocol Name message displays and
you must enter a unique name.
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