Molecular Devices FLIPR Tetra, User Manual

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ScreenWorks Software Overview
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Instrument Configuration Tab
The Instrument Configuration tab indicates the current instrument
configuration of the LED banks, emission filters, pipettor head and
TETRAcycler. If the system is Offline, you can configure these settings
to your preference in order to define protocols.
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Status Message and
History
Current instrument status, or fault conditions, are
reported at the bottom of the tab.
To see the full text of the message in a timed list of the
last thousand status messages, press the button beside
the colored Communication field.
Note: The Status History dialog can be copied
to the clipboard to paste into another application if
desired.
Item Description
Note: If a protocol created offline does not match instrument
configuration when opened online, the protocol will not run until the
configuration of the protocol and instrument match
Item Description
Excitation
Wavelengths
Displays the excitation wavelengths installed on the system.
Upper LEDs —Displays the wavelength range of the top set
of LED banks in the LED modules.
Lower LEDs —Displays the wavelength range of the lower
set of LED banks in the LED modules.
Emission
Wavelengths
Displays the emission filter wavelengths installed on the
system. Up to three filters can be installed at the same time.
Pipettor Displays the type of pipettor head (96, 384, 1536, 384 pin
tool, or 1536 pin tool) installed on the system.
Note: The pipettor head format must agree with the
tip wash reservoir format. A warning is issued if these
are different.
Tip Washer Displays the type of tip washer (96, 384 or 1536) installed
on the system.
Camera Type Select from EMCCD or ICCD camera.