Biotek EL800, Operator'S Manual

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Define (Method, Map, Formula and Curve)
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ELx800 Operator’s Manual
Mapping Direction
This option allows you to specify how the blank, control, standard, or sample
groups will be mapped on the plate. The well types can be listed in column
format (down) or in row format (across). The currently selected Mapping
Direction appears on the top line of the display, and the available options
appear on the bottom.
M A P P I N G D I R E C T I O N : D O W N
D O W N A C R O S S
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Select
DOWN
to map down the column.
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Select
ACROSS
to map across the row.
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Press ENTER to save the selection and continue.
Replication Direction
This option allows you to specify how replicates are mapped on the plate.
The currently selected Replication Direction appears on the top line of the
display, and the available options appear on the bottom.
R E P D I R E C T I O N : A C R O S S
D O W N A C R O S S
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Select
DOWN
to map the replicates down the column, following the
direction of the map listing.
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Select
ACROSS
to map the replicates across (in a paired format). As an
example, two replicates can be placed in A1 and A2 wells. The third
replicate would follow in B1. The next standard control, or sample,
would follow in B2.
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Press ENTER to save the selection and continue.
Examples of mapping directions are shown on the next page.