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MSD DISCOVERY WORKBENCH Software
DISCOVERY WORKBENCH is a Windows application that supports the operation of SECTOR Imagers, stores both current and
historical plate data, and analyzes and presents results. The application has several components: instrument modules, a secure
database (the Plate Data History), kit layouts, data integrity features, and data analysis functions. Please refer to the DISCOVERY
WORKBENCH User Guide for additional information.
3.8
Operational Modes
The SECTOR Imager can be configured as a stand-alone workstation or integrated into robotic systems using the single plate adaptor
provided. The single plate adaptor replaces the input stack tube and can serve as the load/unload location when using a robot for
loading plates or when loading a single plate manually.
SECTOR Imager 6000 and SECTOR Imager 2400 have four operational modes:
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The two-stack, stand-alone workstation mode uses input and output stack tubes for loading and unloading.
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The one-position, single plate handling mode uses the single plate adaptor in the input side for both loading and
unloading single plates. The plate can be loaded either manually or by robotic plate handling equipment. In this mode, the
stacker cover plate should be placed over the interface for safety.
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The two-position, single plate handling mode uses a single plate adaptor on the input side for loading, and a second
single plate adaptor on the output side for unloading.
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The single-plate loading and stack-unloading mode uses the single plate adaptor on the input side for loading and a
stack tube on the output side for unloading.
SECTOR Imager 2400A operates exclusively in the one-position, single plate handling mode.
See Section
for general information on robotic operational modes.
3.9
Image Readout
The SECTOR Imager uses a CCD camera to obtain images of the plate during detection. One advantage of imaging detection is that the
time required to read a plate is independent of the format of the plate (i.e., it is independent of the number of wells/plate or spots/well).
SECTOR Imagers read plates in sectors to improve sensitivity and optical detection efficiency. The SECTOR Imager 6000 reads plates
in 6 sectors at a rate of approximately 70 seconds per plate (
). The SECTOR Imager 2400/2400A reads plates in 24 sectors
at a rate of approximately 3 ½ minutes per plate (
).
Figure 3:10 The SECTOR 6000 reads 96-well plates in six sectors
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Summary of Contents for SECTOR Image 2400
Page 1: ...SECTOR Imager Models2400 6000 INSTRUMENT MANUAL www mesoscale com ...
Page 6: ...6 1 Introduction ...
Page 9: ...9 2 ImportantInformation ...
Page 15: ...15 3 SystemDescription ...
Page 28: ...28 4 Installation ...
Page 30: ...30 5 QuickStart ...
Page 36: ...Quick Start 36 Figure 5 8 SECTOR Imager window Run Options dialog box ...
Page 38: ...38 6 UsingtheSECTORImager ...
Page 42: ...42 7 Maintenance ...
Page 45: ...45 8 Appendix ...
Page 54: ...54 9 TechnicalSupport ...
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