Molecular Devices SpectraMax 190, Operator'S Manual

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Chapter 1
1-8 SPECTRAmax
190
Microplate Spectrophotometer Operator’s Manual
Do not obstruct the movement of the drawer. If you must retrieve a
plate after an error condition or power outage and the drawer will not
open, it is possible to open it manually (see Chapter 4, “Maintenance
and Troubleshooting”).
Microplates
The SPECTRAmax 190 can accommodate standard 96-well microplates, strip
wells, and
Þ lter-bottom microplates.
Not all manufacturers’ microplates are the same with regard to design, mate-
rials, or con
Þ guration. Temperature uniformity within the microplate may
vary depending on the type of microplate used.
The Back Panel
Figure 1.5: Components on the Back Panel of the SPECTRAmax 190
The following components are located on the back panel of the SPECTRAmax
190 system:
• Power switch —a rocker switch, labeled I/O (for on and off, respectively).
• Power cord receptacle —plug the power cord in here.
• Fuse box cover —cannot be opened while the power cord is plugged in.
When opened, it provides access to the fuse box containing two fuses that
are required for operation.
• Printer port (double-shielded, 25-pin parallel, for use in stand-alone opera-
tion)—plug the 25-pin end of the cable into this port; the other (Centronics)
end attaches to the port on the printer.
• Computer port (double-shielded 8-pin RS-232 serial, for use with an exter-
nal computer)—plug the 8-pin DIN serial cable connector into this port; the
other end attaches to the serial (modem) port of the computer.
• Labels —provide information about the SPECTRAmax 190, such as line
voltage rating, cautionary information, serial number, etc. Record the serial
number shown on this label for use when contacting Molecular Devices
Technical Services.
NOTE:
Computer (RS-232)
Printer (Centronics)
Power Switch
Fuse Box Cover
Power Cord
Receptacle
Label