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Controlling the Reader With KC4™
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Problems
If KC4 fails to communicate with the reader and displays a serial communications
error, check the cable plug-in location to ensure that it matches the setup choices
and is not a Null cable. If this is suspected, add another Null and try again.
If an ‘Incorrect Reader Model Connected’ dialog is displayed, click OK to clear the
screen and select System|Readers|Available Readers. Verify that the reader
selected is correct.
Getting Started With KC4™
The following instructions briefly describe how to read a plate using KC4. Refer to
KC4's Help system and User's Guide early and often to learn how to create
protocols, assign well identifiers, read plates, print reports, and more.
To read a plate using KC4:
1. Select Data|New Plate.
2. If prompted to select a protocol, select Empty Protocol and click OK . If not
prompted, select Protocol|New, or use KC4’s Protocol Wizard to step
through protocol creation.
3. Select Protocol|Reading. The ‘Reading’ parameters dialog will appear.
4. Select a Reading Type.
5. Define the Filters (wavelengths) at which the plate will be read.
6. Select a Plate Type from the drop-down list.
7. Define other reading parameters as necessary. Click the Help button for
assistance.
8. When complete, click OK.
9.
Select
Data|Read Plate.
The ‘Plate Reading’ dialog will appear.
10. Enter any comments, place the plate on the carrier, then click START
READING to begin the plate read.
The plate will be read and then the raw data results will display in KC4.
To analyze, manipulate, or print results, Protocol parameters should be
defined. Refer to KC4's Help system or User's Guide for instructions.