Operating Procedures
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The photomultiplier tube (PMT) is a photon detector that detects light,
through the use of photoemission and successive instances of secondary
emission, to produce enough electrons to generate a strong signal.
Timing
The Timing setting depends on several settings which appear after it in
the list. To obtain the minimum read interval, you must return to Timing
after completing all the settings.
To adjust the Timing for readings, enter the total run time and the time
interval between readings.
Figure 3-15:
Timing Settings
To change the default values, click in the appropriate box and then type
the desired run time or interval. The acceptable run time range is from
0 seconds to 1000 seconds.
After you have entered the values, the total Number of Reads calculated
by the instrument is displayed automatically. Depending on what
sensitivity you have selected in the sensitivity settings, the Minimum
Interval and the Minimum Run Time automatically adjusts. The Minimum
Interval is also dependent on the Compound Transfer settings and the
number of wells to be read per column.
If you select a time that is out of range or an inappropriate interval, an
error message appears at the bottom of the window.
Figure 3-16:
Timing Error Message
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