Biotek Synergy H1, Operator'S Manual

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Rev Date Changes
Section 1, Introduction: Added information on patent for dual light path
capability.
Appendix A, Specifications: Updated flash lamp specifications.
F 10/2013 Preface: Updated contact information to include global information.
Chapter 1, Introduction: Added information about the incubation gradient.
Chapter 3, Getting Started: Added the workarounds for kinetic assays with
continuous shake.
Chapter 4, Filters and Mirrors: Added a note that the polarizer filters are
keyed to fit in the correct alignment in the filter cube.
Chapter 7, Instrument Qualification: Added “filter-based” to TRF descriptions.
Appendix A, Specifications: Added information about the incubation gradient.
G 3/2014 Chapter 4, Filters and Mirrors: Add photos to procedure for installing the filter
cube; added a table of mirrors with their wavelength ranges.
H 10/2014 General: Updated references to USB drivers to state that they now reside on
the Gen5 software media. Removed statements that the serial numbers must
match between the reader and dispense module. Changed 'RMA' to 'service
authorization number'.
Chapter 2, Installation: Added a new step 13 to verify/set dispenser
calibration values.
Chapter 3, Getting Started: Added a note stating that the workarounds for
kinetic assays with continuous shake apply to Synergy H1 basecode software
versions lower than 2.00 (the issue was addressed in v2.00).
Chapter 7, Instrument Qualification: Corrected the PN for the pre-configured
qualification TRF filter cube (8040555). Under ‘Harta Plate Test’: updated
instructions for checking the test plate’s battery; changed the location of the
buffer wells in the [filter-based] plate layout (from E1-H4 to D1-G4) and
added a note regarding these wells for the monochromator-based test (F1-
G12); updated the attomole conversion and battery check formulas. Under
‘Glowell Test’, revised the radiant flux correction formula.
I 4/2015 Preface, Contact Information: To reduce the risk of providing outdated
contact information for BioTek’s offices worldwide, replaced the former
detailed information for every location with a simpler instruction to visit
www.biotek.com for the most up-to-date information. CE Mark: Updated
Directive headings. Notices: Remove trademark information for Kalrez and
Glowell.
Chapter 3, Getting Started: To ‘Recommendations for Optimum Performance’
added information on the use of acids, corrosives, and solvents.
Chapter 7, Instrument Qualification, Luminescence Test: Removed the
Glowell Test procedure. In the Gen5 [Harta] protocol parameters tables,
changed the Dynamic Range for the Battery Check read steps to Extended.
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