Biotek ELx808, Operator'S Manual

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Printers
The ELx808’s parallel port (LPT1) allows connection to compatible printers. The reader
supports printers using either HP's PCL3 language, such as the HP DeskJet series, or
Epson's LQ language. For a list of compatible printers call BioTek's Technical
Assistance Center or visit our website (refer to
Chapter 1 for contact information).
7: Turn on Reader and Run System Test
If all of the required steps preceding this one have been performed successfully, locate the
reader’s power switch (on the right side) and turn on the reader. The ELx808 will
automatically perform a System Test. The System Test conducts a series of tests at each
wavelength defined in the filter table to confirm adequate light levels, low electronic noise,
adequate photodiode sensitivity, overall system cleanliness, and (if equipped) proper
function of the incubator. The testing verifies that the reader will give in-specification
performance for each set wavelength over the specified OD range.
If a printer is connected to the reader, the test results automatically print. This test can also
be run through Gen5 running on a host PC; consult the Gen5 Help system for instructions.
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If the test passes, the reader will beep once and the display will show the
software’s main menu, which will resemble one of the following:
Standard ELx808:
R E A D Y 0 1 : 3 0 P M 1 0 / 0 9 / 1 0
R E A D D E F I N E R E P O R T U T I L
ELx808IU:
R E A D Y 0 1 : 3 0 P M 3 7 . 0 º C
R E A D D E F I N E R E P O R T U T I L
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If the test fails , the reader will beep repeatedly and the display will show an
error code. If this happens, write down the error code and then press the STOP
key on the keypad to stop the beeping. Look up the error code in
Chapter 6
,
Error Codes
to determine its cause.
If the problem is something you can fix (for example, if the error code is 0201
or 0301, indicating that the filter wheel is missing), turn off the reader, fix the
problem, and then turn the reader back on. If the cause is not something you
can fix, contact BioTek’s Technical Assistance Center. See
Chapter 1,
Introduction
for contact information.
BioTek Instruments, Inc.