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Other Software Settings
There are other software settings that deal with data calculation and
display. In contrast to instrument setup parameters, these data settings
can be configured before, during, or after running an experiment. These
include:
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Setting reduction parameters
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Setting data display parameters
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Using the Template Editor
Molecular Devices strongly recommends that you define a template and
set the reduction and display parameters before reading the assay plate,
because these parameters determine how data is displayed and
analyzed. You can set up or modify templates, reduction, and display
parameters after collection, but this can be complicated or confusing.
For information about using the software to continue to prepare for an
experiment, see the SoftMax Pro Software User Guide.
Reading a Microplate
Loading Tips and Microplates
Prepare your tip rack, compound plate, and the assay plate you want to
analyze and load them into the instrument.
Note:
While it is strongly recommended that you use the Template
Editor before running an experiment, it is not strictly necessary. The
values received from the instrument are raw values, and are not
affected by the settings in the Template Editor.
CAUTION!
Make sure that the underside of the assay plate is dry before
you place it in the reading chamber drawer. Damage to the lower read
head can occur from liquids that come into contact with it. If the
microplate has fluid on the underside, dry it using a paper towel, or
equivalent, before placing the microplate in the drawer.
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