Molecular Devices AquaMax 2000, User Manual

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Operation: The Touch Screen Interface
Operation of the AquaMax
®
Microplate Washer is controlled by the on-
board touch screen.
This chapter provides information about the functions that are available
on each tab of the interface.
• Administrative Mode on page 37
• Program Tab on page 38
• Managing the Program Library on page 61
• Plates Tab on page 70
• Managing the Plate Library on page 73
• Options Tab on page 74
• Managing the Software on page 79
For information about the Main tab and about running programs, see
Getting Started on page 31 .
Administrative Mode
The default operating mode of the touch-screen interface allows all users
to access all program functions, plate functions, and options.
You can restrict access to editing functions and system options by setting
an administrator passcode. (See Restricting Functions on page 80 .) After
setting an administrator passcode, you must use the administrator
passcode to access the following functions and options:
You can access the restricted functions by touching the Admin button
and entering the administrator passcode. There is only one passcode for
the instrument, but the passcode must be entered separately on each
tab.
• New (Program, Plates) • Copy (Program)
• Rename (Program) • Restack (Options)
• Delete (Program, Plates) • Change passcode (Options)
• Calibrate screen (Options) • Shutdown options (Options)
• Edit (Program, Plates)