MSD SECTOR Image 2400, Instrument Manual

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Using the SECTOR Imager 40
3. Orient the stack tube so that the chamfers of the plates are toward the back of the instrument and the bar code labels are to
the left.
NOTE: A label on the inside of the stack tube reminds users of the correct orientation for loading plates. The stack tube itself
will only fit on the interface plate in one orientation.
4. Slide the stack tube carefully over the top of the stack of plates such that the plates slide into the tube. Once the stack tube
base is flush with the stable surface, all but the extra plate will be loaded into the stack tube (
Figure 6:1 ).
5. Remove the single plate adaptor if it is present on the stacker.
6. Place the full stack tube on the input (right) stacker interface plate.
7. Place an empty stack tube of the same size on the output (left) stacker interface plate.
Figure 6:1 Loading MULTI-ARRAY plates into stack tube
 If the stack of plates to be run is too tall for the above procedure, you can insert the additional plates through
the top of the stack tube (up to the stack tube capacity) during the run. Be careful to not to add more plates than
can be accommodated in the output stack tube.
CAUTION: When reading multiple plates in a run, ensure that the stack tube is not overloaded. See Table 3:1 Stack Tube
plate capacities .
WARNING: Loading a tall stack of plates could lead to spilling potentially harmful chemical reagents. Use caution when
loading the stack tubes.