Biotek 800 TS Series, Instructions For Use Manual

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Operate the Reader Using the Touchscreen| 33
800 TS
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Raw OD : The raw measurement value for each well.
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Delta OD : Applicable only when a secondary wavelength is selected. This is the calculated
value for each well of the primary wavelength measurement minus secondary wavelength
measurement.
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Blanked . The calculated value for each well, either Raw OD minus the average of the
blank wells for single-wavelength reads or Delta OD minus the average of the blank wells
for dual wavelength reads.
If you want to send results to a USB flash drive inserted in the reader, on the Output tab,
toggle the USB Flash Drive button among the options.
• Report : Generates a CSV file containing the measurement values (with Raw OD/Delta
OD/blanked values, as applicable). This file can be opened in Excel or other spreadsheet
software.
• Gen5 Input : Generates a text file that can be opened in Gen5 using the Read from File option.
This file contains only raw data, not delta ODs or blanks.
See page 92 for sample CSV and text files.
Define and Start a Quick Protocol
1. From the Main Menu, tap
Quick
.
2. In the Quick Menu, set the Primary and, if
applicable, Secondary wavelengths and plate type,
then tap
Start .
Note:
You cannot define blank wells for a Quick read.
Note: This screenshot is from an instrument
with incubation and shake capabilities.
When the read is finished, the results are displayed.
Tap
Output to send results to the printer or USB flash
drive.
Create and Save a Protocol
Create a Protocol
1. From the home screen, tap Protocol , then tap Create .
The maximum number of uniquely named protocols that can be saved on the
touchscreen at the same time is 40.