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SpectraMax GEMINI EM Operator’s Manual
Molecular Devices Corporation
SpectraMax
®
GEMINI EM Operator’s Manual
Copyright
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The SpectraMax GEMINI EM and methods have U.S. and International patents pending.
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SpectraPlate and Automix are trademarks and SpectraMax and SoftMax are registered trademarks of
Molecular Devices Corporation.
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DELFIA is a registered trademark of Wallac Oy.
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incorporate technological developments. This manual is subject to change without notice.
Although this manual has been prepared with every precaution to ensure accuracy, Molecular Devices
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Molecular Devices Corporation Instrument Warranty
Molecular Devices Corporation warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship as
follows:
1) All parts of the SpectraMax GEMINI EM Microplate Spectrophotometer are warranted for a
period of one (1) year from the original date of delivery.
2) All labor charges to repair the product for a period of one (1) year from the original date of
delivery will be paid by Molecular Devices Corporation.
3) This warranty covers the SpectraMax GEMINI EM instrument only and does not extend to any
computer, printer, software, reagents, or disposables used with the instrument.
Summary of Contents for SpectraMax GEMINI EM
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