VersaMax, SpectraMax 340PC384, 190, Plus 384 Microplate Readers User Guide
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Read Cuvette
- For the SpectraMax Plus 384, press to initiate the sample read of the
cuvette.
Read
- For the SpectraMax 190 and SpectraMax 340PC384, press to initiate the plate read
when you operate the instrument in stand alone mode. Data is sent to the printer port.
% T/A
- For the SpectraMax Plus 384, press to change the display of cuvette data
between percent transmission and absorbance.
Drawer
- Press to open or close the plate drawer.
General Workflow
Now that you have powered on the instrument and are familiar with the control panel you
are ready to use the instrument.
CAUTION!
Use of organic solvents can cause harm to the optics in the instrument.
Extreme caution is recommended when you use organic solvents. Always use a plate
lid and do not place a plate that contains these materials in the plate chamber for
prolonged periods of time. Damage caused by the use of incompatible or aggressive
solvents is NOT covered by the instrument warranty.
SoftMax Pro Software Workflow
For this workflow you connect the instrument to the computer on which you install the
SoftMax Pro Software. See the
SoftMax Pro Data Acquisition and Analysis Software User
Guide
or application help for detailed instructions.
1. Power on the computer.
2. Start the SoftMax Pro Software and connect the software to the instrument.
3. Use the computer to define the protocol settings including read type, wavelengths, plate
type, read area, detection speed, temperature, shake, and kinetic timing.
4. Use the computer to open the plate drawer or manually lift the cuvette chamber door. If
you adjust the chamber temperature, the drawer closes after approximately 10 seconds
to maintain temperature control.
5. Place the plate on the plate slide for a plate read (well A1 on the front left of the drawer)
or place the cuvette into the cuvette chamber for a cuvette read (springs hold the
cuvette in place). Handle cuvettes on the frosted sides only. Place the cuvette into the
chamber so that the “reading” (clear) sides face left and right.
6. Use the computer to close the plate drawer or manually close the cuvette door.
7. Use the computer to start the read.
8. The computer displays the read data and the plate drawer opens.