Biotek EL800, Operator'S Manual

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Controlling the Reader With KCjunior™
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6. Click the Test Communications button to attempt to establish
communications with the reader, using the currently defined communication
parameters. If a
Serial Write Error dialog box is displayed, an incorrect Com
Port may have been selected. Select a different port and then repeat this step.
7. If the test passes, click
OK
to save the settings and close the dialog box. If the
test fails, follow the directions provided by KCjunior, then click Test
Communications again.
Problems
If KCjunior fails to communicate with the reader, and displays a serial
communications error, check the cable plug-in location to make sure it matches the
setup choices and is not a Null cable. If this is suspected, add another Null and try
again.
Getting Started With KCjunior™
The following instructions briefly describe how to read a plate using KCjunior.
Refer to KCjunior'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 KCjunior:
1. Click Read Plate from KCjunior's main screen. The ‘Read Plate Dialog’
will appear.
2. If desired, enter a Results ID and a Plate Description, and then click Read
Plate. The ‘Protocol Definition’ dialog will appear.
3. Select a Read Method Type.
4.
Define the wavelength(s) at which the plate will be read.
5. Select a Plate Geometry from the drop-down list.
6. Define other reading parameters as necessary. Click the Help button for
assistance.
7. When complete, click OK to return to the Read Plate Dialog. If desired,
enter a
Plate ID.
8.
Place the plate on the carrier, then click
OK
to start the plate read.
The plate will be read and then the raw data results will display in
KCjunior.
To analyze, manipulate, or print results, protocol parameters should be
defined. Refer to KCjunior's Help system or User's Guide for
instructions.