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Installation and Setup of StakMax® system

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Page 1: ...StakMax Plate Handling System User Guide 0112 0133 Rev B May 2010...

Page 2: ...is document may make reference to other manufacturers and or their products which may contain parts whose names are registered as trademarks and or function as trademarks of their respective owners An...

Page 3: ...the Baseplate 19 Connecting the Cables 22 Installing the StakMax Driver 26 Starting the Software Calibration 34 Performing a Functional Check 38 Required Equipment 38 Getting Started 38 Opening the S...

Page 4: ...toSave 74 Naming Conventions for AutoSave Files 78 AutoSave File Formats 78 Chapter 4 Installation and Setup of the AquaMax Microplate Washer 81 Unpacking the System 81 Unpacking the StakMax Instrumen...

Page 5: ...120 SoftMax Pro Commands 120 Advanced Commands 122 Misc Commands 123 Creating a New Script from a Template 123 Adding Commands 125 Removing Commands 128 Changing the Order of Commands 131 Checking th...

Page 6: ...Contents 6 0112 0133 Rev B General Specifications 141 Diagrams 142...

Page 7: ...ore operating the StakMax instrument The following information is described in this chapter Safety Guidelines on page 7 Labeling on page 7 Emergency Interrupt on page 9 Safety Guidelines Read and unde...

Page 8: ...ification voltage and serial number back of instrument StakMax input and output stack labels Laser based barcode reader safety label internal Power I O label right side of instrument CE mark for Europ...

Page 9: ...f the front panel The Power Reset button operates as a Power On button and it functions as a Reset button that can be used in case of emergency for example the instrument is about to crash When presse...

Page 10: ...Safety 10 0112 0133 Rev B...

Page 11: ...al contains the following sections Introduction on page 13 Installation and Setup of StakMax system on page 15 Installation and Setup of SpectraMax L instrument on page 49 Installation and Setup of th...

Page 12: ...Max Pro and StakMax software applications in these cases this manual refers to the SoftMax Pro User Guide SoftMax Pro User Guide If you do not have the SoftMax Pro User Guide contact your Molecular De...

Page 13: ...o software provides extensive data calculation and analysis capabilities for customers using Molecular Devices single and multi mode readers in pharmaceutical biotechnology academic and government res...

Page 14: ...Introduction 14 0112 0133 Rev B...

Page 15: ...der SpectraMax M5 microplate reader SpectraMax M5e microplate reader For information and procedures on how to install and set up the StakMax system for the SpectraMax L instrument see Installation and...

Page 16: ...om the shipping box and place it on the lab bench 4 Open the top of the box Carefully remove the 20 plate magazines if ordered and remove them from the packaging If other magazine sizes were ordered t...

Page 17: ...User Guide 0112 0133 Rev B 17 Figure 2 1 Removing the foam from the input stack 8 Gently pull the foam block down and to the left and remove it from the stacker arm See Figure 2 2 Figure 2 2 Removing...

Page 18: ...instrument Barcode reader s installed on instrument as configured 20 plate magazines if purchased Installing the StakMax Instrument Before installing the StakMax instrument make sure the foam blocks...

Page 19: ...Connecting the Baseplate on page 19 5 Attach the power and USB cables by following the instructions in Connecting the Cables on page 22 6 If this is the first time connecting your StakMax you must ins...

Page 20: ...ate 1 Place the StakMax instrument and the microplate reader on a hard level surface for example a lab bench 2 Place the baseplate on the left side of the StakMax instrument See Figure 2 4 for the cor...

Page 21: ...cket and loosely thread the included Phillips head screws and washers through the top baseplate and into the threads on the StakMax angle bracket Do not tighten the screws until after the software ins...

Page 22: ...n the mounting cups See Figure 2 6 Figure 2 6 Placing the plate reader feet in the mounting cups Connecting the Cables The StakMax instrument must be connected to power with the power cable and to the...

Page 23: ...ument to the power supply by plugging the 1 4 inch metal connector into the DC input on the right side of the StakMax instrument Figure 2 7 Connecting the power cord to the instrument 2 Connect the po...

Page 24: ...ect the power cable to the wall outlet surge suppressor or UPS and then wait three seconds 4 Press the Power Reset button located on the front left side of the instrument to initialize the instrument...

Page 25: ...Figure 2 9 Pressing the Power Reset button 5 Insert one end of the USB cable into the StakMax instrument and the other end to the computer See Figure 2 10 Figure 2 10 Connecting the USB cable Note If...

Page 26: ...stalling the StakMax Driver on page 26 Installing the StakMax Driver To install the StakMax driver 1 After installing SoftMax Pro turn on the StakMax instrument and connect the USB cable from the inst...

Page 27: ...See Figure 2 12 Figure 2 12 Installing driver from a specific location There are two ways to install the proper drivers The first method is to install them from the SoftMax Pro CD ROM See To install f...

Page 28: ...l from the CD ROM 1 Select Search for the best driver in these locations Ensure that the Search removable media box is checked See Figure 2 13 2 Select Browse and locate the CD DVD drive usually the D...

Page 29: ...Rev B 29 3 Open the SoftMax Pro CD locate and select the StakMax Drivers folder and then click OK to return to the original window Figure 2 14 Selecting the StakMax Drivers folder 4 Click Next and con...

Page 30: ...are turn on the StakMax instrument and connect the USB cable from the instrument to the computer 2 In the Found New Hardware Wizard screen that appears click Browse and navigate to the C Program Files...

Page 31: ...StakMax Plate Handling System User Guide 0112 0133 Rev B 31 Figure 2 16 Selecting the C drive Figure 2 17 Selecting the Program Files folder...

Page 32: ...tem 32 0112 0133 Rev B Figure 2 18 Selecting the Molecular Devices folder Figure 2 19 Selecting the SoftMax Pro folder 3 Click OK to return to the Found New Hardware Wizard window 4 Continue to To fin...

Page 33: ...133 Rev B 33 To finalize driver installation 1 Click Continue Anyway See Figure 2 20 Figure 2 20 Continuing with the hardware installation 2 Click Finish to complete the driver installation See Figure...

Page 34: ...ace appears 3 Click Calibrate Note Before proceeding with this section make sure that you have both pieces of the calibration alignment tool clear and black the included Phillips screwdriver and the i...

Page 35: ...tions in the calibration wizard to complete the calibration This process takes approximately 15 minutes to complete Make sure that you have the two piece calibration alignment tool Figure 2 22 and oth...

Page 36: ...133 Rev B 5 Loosen the silver thumbscrew between the arm and the Input stack See Figure 2 23 6 Lift off the cover from the stacker arm and firmly tighten the baseplate screws See Figure 2 23 Figure 2...

Page 37: ...de 0112 0133 Rev B 37 7 After you finish tightening the baseplate screws replace the cover and tighten the thumbscrew See Figure 2 24 and Figure 2 25 Figure 2 24 Securing the baseplate Figure 2 25 The...

Page 38: ...ng button 5 Click Open 6 Select the Functional Check protocol and click Open 7 Click the Run button The first of 5 plates is now loaded into the read drawer The drawer closes then re opens The plate i...

Page 39: ...ottom right corner of the window Starting a Read Process The following procedure provides a simplified explanation of the Read process To run a single plate 1 Place the single plate adaptor in the Inp...

Page 40: ...hile the StakMax preferences set the robotic functions for example barcoding and scripting To set StakMax Preferences To set preferences in the StakMax software interface open the StakMax software int...

Page 41: ...the collected data is automatically saved to a user defined location immediately after each plate read is completed This greatly reduces the likelihood of lost data particularly when AutoSave is set t...

Page 42: ...o software on the main menu click File Edit Preferences 2 To activate AutoSave select the Save Data After Read check box 3 Click Edit to enter a new path for the save location We highly recommend that...

Page 43: ...StakMax Plate Handling System User Guide 0112 0133 Rev B 43 4 In the Location section click Assign See Figure 2 28 Figure 2 28 Editing AutoSave settings...

Page 44: ...0133 Rev B 5 Create a new folder where you want to save the run files recommended or select an existing folder Figure 2 29 shows an example of a new folder named MDC Autosave folder Figure 2 29 Select...

Page 45: ...at is specified in the AutoSave settings You can use the protocol name or assign a name using the Protocol Date Time pda default naming convention To change the default name click in the Assign Name f...

Page 46: ...instructions below Required Equipment 3 small pan head hex screws included with barcode reader Barcode reader with cable visible laser Class II 2 mm allen wrench for barcode screws included 3 mm alle...

Page 47: ...wn See Figure 2 31 Figure 2 31 Removing the front cover 3 To remove the left side panel when looking at the front of the StakMax instrument remove the Allen screws and pull the cover down See Figure 2...

Page 48: ...tem 48 0112 0133 Rev B 5 Attach the cable on the reader to the connector protruding from the grey housing See Figure 2 33 Figure 2 33 Attaching the cable to the barcode reader 6 Close the panel making...

Page 49: ...Check on page 70 Getting Started on page 71 Setting Preferences on page 73 Unpacking the System The StakMax instrument is packed in a specially designed carton It consists of an inner box which conta...

Page 50: ...nd remove them from the packaging If other magazine sizes were ordered they are shipped in a second box 5 Remove the accessory kit Check to make sure that all of the components are present See Compone...

Page 51: ...Figure 3 1 Removing foam from input stack 8 Gently pull the foam block down and to the left and remove it from the stacker arm See Figure 3 2 Figure 3 2 Removing foam from stacker arm Components The S...

Page 52: ...ax Instrument Before installing the StakMax instrument make sure that the foam blocks have been removed from the input stack and the arm To install the StakMax instrument 1 Unpack the StakMax system a...

Page 53: ...ge 53 5 Attach the power and USB cables See Connecting the Cables on page 57 6 If this is the first time connecting your StakMax instrument you must install the USB driver See Installing the StakMax D...

Page 54: ...aMax L plate reader on a hard level surface for example a lab bench 2 Place the baseplate on the left side of the StakMax instrument 3 Align the mounting holes of the SpectraMax L baseplate with the t...

Page 55: ...3 Rev B 55 4 Thread the included Phillips head screws through the side of the baseplate and into the threads on the StakMax L bracket and then tighten the screws See Figure 3 5 Figure 3 5 Attaching th...

Page 56: ...aseplate Make sure that the plate reader feet are completely seated in the mounting cups See Figure 3 6 Figure 3 6 Placing the SpectraMax L plate reader onto the baseplate WARNING Do not operate the i...

Page 57: ...ith a USB cable To connect the cables 1 Connect the instrument to the power supply by plugging the 1 4 inch metal connector into the DC input on the right side of the StakMax instrument See Figure 3 7...

Page 58: ...nect the power cable to the wall outlet surge suppressor or UPS and then wait three seconds 4 Press the Power Reset button on the front left side of the instrument to initialize the instrument See Fig...

Page 59: ...StakMax Plate Handling System User Guide 0112 0133 Rev B 59 Figure 3 9 Pressing the Power Reset button...

Page 60: ...other end to the computer See Figure 3 10 Figure 3 10 Connecting USB cable After you have connected the StakMax instrument the Found New Hardware Wizard window appears To install new drivers using the...

Page 61: ...Pro software turn on the StakMax instrument and connect the USB cable from the instrument to the computer 2 On the Found New Hardware Wizard screen select No not this time and then click Next See Figu...

Page 62: ...iver from a specific location There are two ways to install the proper drivers The first method is to install them from the SoftMax Pro CD ROM see To install from the CD ROM on page 63 The second meth...

Page 63: ...the Found New Hardware Wizard window select Search for the best driver in these locations Ensure that the Search removable media box is checked 2 Select Browse and locate the CD DVD drive usually the...

Page 64: ...en the SoftMax Pro v5 3 or later CD locate and select the StakMax Drivers folder and then click OK to return to the original window See Figure 3 14 Figure 3 14 Selecting the StakMax Drivers folder 4 C...

Page 65: ...v B 65 To install without the CD ROM 1 In the Found New Hardware Wizard window click Browse and navigate to the C Program Files Molecular Devices SoftMaxPro v 5 3 or later folder See Figure 3 15 to Fi...

Page 66: ...Installation and Setup of SpectraMax L instrument 66 0112 0133 Rev B Figure 3 16 Selecting the C drive Figure 3 17 Selecting the Program Files folder...

Page 67: ...StakMax Plate Handling System User Guide 0112 0133 Rev B 67 Figure 3 18 Selecting the Molecular Devices folder Figure 3 19 Selecting the SoftMax Pro folder...

Page 68: ...33 Rev B 2 Click OK to return to the Found New Hardware Wizard window 3 Continue to To finalize the driver installation on page 68 To finalize the driver installation 1 Click Continue Anyway See Figur...

Page 69: ...oftware by double clicking on the SoftMax Pro icon located on the desktop 3 Click the StakMax icon located on the menu bar After a few seconds the StakMax software interface appears The status message...

Page 70: ...1 Turn on the StakMax instrument 2 Open the SoftMax Pro software and then click the StakMax icon 3 Place 5 microplates in the input stack or the magazine 4 Click the Scripting button 5 Click Open 6 H...

Page 71: ...e 1 Double click the SoftMax Pro icon that is located on the desktop to open the SoftMax Pro software v5 3 or later 2 Click the StakMax icon located on the menu bar The StakMax software interface appe...

Page 72: ...ent in an Emergency To stop the StakMax instrument in an emergency In an emergency press the Emergency Stop button yellow button in the main StakMax window or press the green Power Reset button that i...

Page 73: ...rily set how the data is handled and saved for example export format and AutoSave while the StakMax software preferences set the robotic functions for example barcoding and scripting To set StakMax pr...

Page 74: ...nable and configure AutoSave in the SoftMax Pro software Preferences window When AutoSave is enabled the collected data is automatically saved to a user defined location immediately after each plate r...

Page 75: ...error message To activate and configure AutoSave 1 In the SoftMax Pro software select File Edit Preferences 2 To activate AutoSave select Save Data After Read 3 Click Edit to enter a new path for the...

Page 76: ...Installation and Setup of SpectraMax L instrument 76 0112 0133 Rev B 4 In the Location field click Assign See Figure 3 24 Figure 3 24 Editing the AutoSave settings...

Page 77: ...112 0133 Rev B 77 5 Create a new folder to save the run files recommended or select an existing folder Figure 3 25 shows an example of a new folder named MDC Autosave folder Figure 3 25 Selecting a fo...

Page 78: ...ame The default naming convention is Protocol Date Time pda To change the default name click in the Assigned Name field and type a new name If you select both of the Append Date and Append Time check...

Page 79: ...2 0133 Rev B 79 Note If you are saving to a tab delimited text file you can select an option to append a plate to your file You can append hundreds of plates to a file but the time it takes to save th...

Page 80: ...Installation and Setup of SpectraMax L instrument 80 0112 0133 Rev B...

Page 81: ...ing the StakMax Instrument on page 84 Unpacking the System The StakMax instrument is packed in a specially designed carton It consists of an inner box that contains the StakMax system and all of the i...

Page 82: ...s if ordered and remove them from the packaging If other magazine sizes were ordered they are shipped in a second box 5 Remove the accessory kit and check to make sure that all of the components are p...

Page 83: ...igure 4 1 Removing foam from input stack 8 Remove the foam block from the stacker arm by gently pulling it down and to the left See Figure 4 2 Figure 4 2 Removing foam from stacker arm Components The...

Page 84: ...sure the foam blocks have been removed from the input stack and the arm 1 Unpack the StakMax system and make sure that all of the components listed in Components on page 83 are present 2 Place the in...

Page 85: ...to StakMax bracket 4 Use the two captive screws that correspond to the two holes on the L bracket to attach the AquaMax baseplate to the L brackets on the StakMax instrument Loosely attach until both...

Page 86: ...he pins drop in See Figure 4 5 Figure 4 5 Placing washer positioning pins into the baseplate 6 Confirm that the StakMax instrument is set up correctly See Figure 4 6 Figure 4 6 Confirming correct phys...

Page 87: ...rial DB9 connector on the back panel See Figure 4 7 Figure 4 7 Connecting StakMax serial cable to AquaMax washer 8 Connect the other end of the cable to the round Din8 serial connector on the StakMax...

Page 88: ...Figure 4 9 Connecting power to the StakMax instrument 10 To reset and turn on the StakMax system press the green button on the front left side of the StakMax instrument 11 To turn on the AquaMax wash...

Page 89: ...wing topics Starting the StakMax System on page 89 Loading the StakMax Instrument on page 90 The StakMax Software Interface on page 104 Stacker Settings on page 112 Calibration on page 114 Status Wind...

Page 90: ...ens 2 On the menu bar click the StakMax icon The StakMax software interface opens Loading the StakMax Instrument There are several ways to load microplates into the instrument load the magazine from t...

Page 91: ...zine from the top Load plates into the top of the magazine as illustrated in Figure 5 2 Then place the magazine in the stacker See Figure 5 6 Figure 5 2 Loading the StakMax magazine from the top To lo...

Page 92: ...2 Align the magazine over the stacked plates See Figure 5 3 Figure 5 3 Aligning magazine over stacked plates 3 Carefully lower the magazine over the stacked plates See Figure 5 4 Figure 5 4 Loading t...

Page 93: ...zine picks up all of the plates except the bottom plate See Figure 5 5 Figure 5 5 Magazine does not pick up last plate when loaded from the bottom Note Always stack one extra plate if you are loading...

Page 94: ...to manually feed up to 50 plates into the input or output stack If you choose to read plates until empty you can continuously feed plates into the StakMax instrument Note Use the single plate loading...

Page 95: ...Unloading tool if you want to load or unload a group of plates without lifting plates from the top of the magazine do not want to leave the last plate on the bench The tool assembly consists of two pa...

Page 96: ...g is not used for loading plates 2 Place the stack of plates that you want to load onto the Plate Loading Base 3 Make sure the stack of plates is stable and seated securely on the central portion of t...

Page 97: ...ated the four 4 hooks at the four 4 corners at the bottom of the magazine are released to stop the plates from falling off the magazine 6 Using the magazine handle slowly lift the loaded magazine stra...

Page 98: ...The Magazine Loading and Unloading Tool is ready to unload plates To unload plates from a StakMax magazine 1 Place the Unload Plate Ring onto the Plate Loading Base and make sure it is securely seate...

Page 99: ...112 0133 Rev B 99 3 Carefully lower the loaded magazine over the top of the tool aligning the corners of the black aluminium magazine base into the blue raised corners of the Unload Plate Ring Figure...

Page 100: ...Ring are securely clipped on the crossing bars on each side of the magazine When the magazine is securely seated on the Unload Plate Ring the four 4 hooks at the four 4 corners on the bottom of the m...

Page 101: ...ully lift up the empty magazine and the Unload Plate Ring until you clear the plate stack CAUTION When removing the empty magazine and the Unload Plate Ring do not touch the unsupported stack of plate...

Page 102: ...Operation 102 0112 0133 Rev B 6 Place the empty magazine and the Unload Plate Ring in a stable location Figure 5 14 Empty magazine and ring next to plates...

Page 103: ...Ring from the magazine by pushing the two spring clips on the Unload Plate Ring away from the crossing bars on the sides of the magazine Figure 5 15 Empty magazine unclipped from ring next to plates...

Page 104: ...interface You can use the StakMax software to manually control basic stacker functions for example starting and stopping plate reads moving plates from the reader to the input or output stacks and mo...

Page 105: ...ure 5 18 Figure 5 18 Start Read button in green Note When processing plates the StakMax software interface is operating the StakMax instrument as well as remote controlling the SoftMax Pro software We...

Page 106: ...stack and you want to read only 10 plates type 10 in the Specify field To read all of the plates in the input stack select All of Input Stack Action when plate section s filled Select an action to tak...

Page 107: ...the protocol for each set of plates and saves the data to 4 data files This option allows you to easily automate the processing of plate sets without the need to develop a script If you want to save...

Page 108: ...Max magazine See Loading the StakMax Instrument on page 90 4 Click Start Read The Read Plate window opens 5 Specify the number of plates to read or indicate that you want to read all of the plates in...

Page 109: ...d try to run a new plate the system detects that a plate is present and moves the new plate back to the input stack Use the Return Plate command to move the previous plate to the output stack and then...

Page 110: ...a complete calibration you can use this command to perform a quick check to make sure that the plate is aligned and moving properly between the input stack and the reader Return Plate The Return Plat...

Page 111: ...plates leave the Number of Plates field blank or type 0 zero If you need to interrupt the movement press the Emergency Stop button and then a few seconds later press the Reset button Figure 5 22 The...

Page 112: ...ot reset itself Stacker Settings The Settings button is located on the bottom left corner of the main StakMax interface See Figure 5 23 Use the Settings window to configure script edit prompting set t...

Page 113: ...t Prompting If the Allow Edit Prompting feature is turned on the software displays a warning message each time you click Remove or Remove All in the script editor If this feature is turned off you do...

Page 114: ...lock each time the Save Document As command runs a new file is generated instead of overwriting the previous file Calibration You must calibrate the instrument before using it for the first time The C...

Page 115: ...of error messages see Table 8 1 on page 139 To print the contents of the Status window select the Print button located on the bottom left side of the window To save information that is recorded in the...

Page 116: ...Operation 116 0112 0133 Rev B...

Page 117: ...n optional tool that can be used to automate a series of commands that control runs There are two ways to create a script You can edit and use one of the default scripts as a template or you can start...

Page 118: ...t Editor 118 0112 0133 Rev B Script Editor To open the script editor Click the Scripting button that is located in the middle section of the StakMax software interface See Figure 6 1 Figure 6 1 The Sc...

Page 119: ...and editor top middle command script viewing area middle and the Check Syntax Print Remove and Save functions bottom middle See Figure 6 2 The commands are grouped into four different categories start...

Page 120: ...the input stack to the output stack Record Barcode sets the current barcode a variable in the scripting system to that of the plate most recently scanned by the barcode reader SoftMax Pro Commands Ne...

Page 121: ...Append Section Name adds a specific string of text to the section name You must type the text in the command edit field Select Next Plate Section selects the next available Plate section Quit SoftMax...

Page 122: ...rature sets the instrument s incubator temperature Shake Plate shakes the plate inside the reader New Plate Section creates a new Plate section New Notes Section creates a new Notes section Import Pla...

Page 123: ...easiest way to create a script for the first time is to create a script from an existing template We recommend that you familiarize yourself with all of the script commands before you start to create...

Page 124: ...ScriptingScript Editor 124 0112 0133 Rev B Figure 6 5 Verifying the file path and file name 4 Verify that the File Path and File Name are correct 5 Click Edit...

Page 125: ...ction of the screen See Figure 6 6 Figure 6 6 The Script editor screen Adding Commands To add a command to a script 1 Select the command above where you want to insert the new command See Figure 6 7 2...

Page 126: ...ditor 126 0112 0133 Rev B Figure 6 7 Adding a new command to a script 3 Click Add 2 Select the command 3 The command name appears in the Command Edit field 4 Click Add 1 New command is inserted below...

Page 127: ...Plate Section command See Figure 6 8 Figure 6 8 Command script after a new command is inserted 4 Repeat Step 1 through Step 3 until all new commands have been added 5 If you do not want to make any fu...

Page 128: ...mmands To remove a command 1 Select the command name in the Command Script section of the screen See Figure 6 9 Figure 6 9 Selecting a command to remove 2 Click Remove Note Click the Remove All button...

Page 129: ...0112 0133 Rev B 129 3 If you have the Allow Edit Prompting feature turned on click OK to verify that you want to remove the command OR Click Cancel to interrupt and stop the remove command process Fi...

Page 130: ...mand script after selected command was removed 4 Repeat Step 1 through Step 3 until all intended commands have been removed 5 If you do not want to make any further changes to the command script go to...

Page 131: ...r of Commands To change the order of a command 1 Select the command that you want to move and drag it to the new position in the command script When you start to drag the command a horizontal bar appe...

Page 132: ...rify that the command was moved to the new position in the script See Figure 6 13 Figure 6 13 Command script after a command is moved 3 Repeat Step 1 and Step 2 as necessary 4 When you have finished m...

Page 133: ...yntax error and make the command invalid If an invalid command is found the checking stops and a warning dialog box appears After the dialog box is closed the invalid line is selected For example if t...

Page 134: ...Figure 6 15 Saving a new script 3 Click Save Note Always use Save As when you are saving a new script that was created from a template to avoid overwriting the template script Note The StakMax softwa...

Page 135: ...set of commands Specify the number of required repetitions when you add the Begin Repeat command The block of commands between the Begin Repeat command and the End Repeat command runs the specified nu...

Page 136: ...tor 136 0112 0133 Rev B Note Nesting of repeat blocks is not supported Also syntax checking does not detect an unpaired Begin Repeat or End Repeat as an error because the syntax check validates only i...

Page 137: ...ntation We are committed to the quality of our products and to fully supporting our customers with the highest possible level of technical service In order to fully benefit from our technical services...

Page 138: ...by Molecular Devices representatives WARNING SHOCK HAZARD Removal of protective covers that are marked with the High Voltage warning symbol can result in a safety hazard WARNING Always disconnect the...

Page 139: ...curred during a motion Stall occurred during motion encoder and step counts exceeded maximum threshold Check for object blocking movement and then re calibrate 203 Error A problem occurred with the X...

Page 140: ...all Molecular Devices Technical Support 1 800 635 5577 210 Error A problem occurred during a motion Moving gripper to upward position did not find home Check for object blocking movement and then re c...

Page 141: ...e 39 Codabar General Specifications Dimensions in 17 3 W x 20 0 D x 9 1 H Dimensions cm 44 0 W x 50 9 D x 23 1 H Bench space required for SpectraMax reader with StakMax plate handler 34 1 W x 20 7 D i...

Page 142: ...re A 1 The StakMax instrument dimensions 17 3 440 18 9 1 231 14 11 7 296 57 10 1 257 20 0 508 53 6 4 162 51 9 5 241 30 Vertical clearance 20 plate stack 21 27 inches 540 3 mm 40 plate stack 31 20 inch...

Page 143: ...143 Figure A 2 The SpectraMax reader and StakMax instrument dimensions 34 1 865 51 9 1 231 14 20 7 526 82 Vertical clearance 20 plate stack 21 27 inches 540 3 mm 40 plate stack 31 20 inches 792 5 mm...

Page 144: ...System Diagrams and Specifications 144 0112 0133 Rev B Figure A 3 The SpectraMax L reader dimensions LQ PP LQ PP LQ PP LQ PP LQ PP...

Page 145: ...StakMax Plate Handling System User Guide 0112 0133 Rev B 145 Figure A 4 The AquaMax microplate washer dimensions LQ PP LQ PP LQ PP LQ PP LQ PP...

Page 146: ...System Diagrams and Specifications 146 0112 0133 Rev B...

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