Chapter 1: Introduction
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Note:
For information about the computer specifications that are required to run the
software, the software installation and licensing instructions, and the directions to
create the software connection between the computer and the instrument, see the
SoftMax Pro Data Acquisition and Analysis Software Installation Guide
.
To prevent data loss, turn off all sleep and hibernation settings for the hard disk, the CPU,
and the USB ports. Disable automatic Windows updates. Update Windows manually when
you do not use the computer to control an instrument. You can set these options in
Windows Control Panel.
Temperature Control
The FilterMax F5 can maintain the temperature inside the plate chamber at ambient plus 4°C
±1°C up to 45°C. You use the SoftMax Pro Software to set and control the temperature. See
the SoftMax Pro Software application help or user guide.
Note:
The temperature sensors detect the temperature of the air inside the chamber,
not the temperature of the samples in the plate. If you use the instrument to warm
the samples, you should use a seal or lid on the plate to prevent evaporation of the
sample. Using a seal or lid also helps to maintain uniform temperature. Letting the
prepared sample equilibrate inside the plate chamber can take an hour or more. You
can speed up equilibration by pre-warming the sample and the assay reagents before
you place the plate in the chamber. Validate the data quality to determine whether
the seal or lid can stay on the plate for the read.
