Biotek Synergy LX, User Manual

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Define Output Formats for Results Data
If you want to send results to a printer
connected to the reader:
1. From the Main Menu, tap
Instrument , then tap the Output tab.
2. Toggle the Printer button to Enabled ,
and select the data to be included on
the printout (you can select more than
one):
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Raw data : The raw measurement value for each well.
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Dual OD : (Absorbance models only) Applicable only when a secondary wavelength
is selected in an absorbance protocol. This is the calculated value for each well of
the primary wavelength measurement minus the secondary wavelength
measurement.
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Blanked data . The calculated value for each well, after subtracting the average of
the blank well(s).
If you want to send results to a USB flash drive inserted in the reader, on the Output tab,
toggle the
USB Flash Drive button among the options.
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Report : Generates a .csv file containing the measurement values (with Raw
data/Dual OD/Blanked data, as applicable). This file can be opened in Excel or
other spreadsheet software.
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Gen5 Input : Generates a text file that can be opened in Gen5 using the Read from
File option. This file contains only raw data, not dual ODs or blanked data.
See page 117 for sample CSV and text files.
Define and Start a Quick Read
1. From the Main Menu, tap Quick .
2. Select the tab for the detection method you wish to use, then select the plate type and
define the appropriate settings for your assay.
Synergy LX User Manual
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