PerkinElmer RamanStation 400, Getting Started Manual

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92 . RamanStation 400 Series Getting Started Guide
SOP-5: Installing and Changing Sampling Holders
(Motorized XYZ Stage only)
This procedure describes changing sample holders on the motorized XYZ sample stage. The
standard XYZ sample accessory holds a variety of sample holders. This SOP outlines selecting
a 96 multi-well plate and then changing to the cuvette holder on the Versatile Sample
Holder.
Before you start, please ensure that the XYZ sample accessory stage is connected to the
correct port on the back plate inside the sample compartment. The sample accessory stage
should be connected to the Sample Accessory port and not to the Auxiliary Control port.
1. Open the sample compartment lid and ensure that there is no sample holder loaded in
the sample accessory stage.
2. Close the sample compartment lid.
3. Select Setup from the Instrument menu in Spectrum.
The Scan and Instrument Setup dialog is displayed.
4. Click .
5. In the Accessory Configuration section, select 96 Well Plate from the Sample holder
drop-down list.
You will then be prompted to remove any sample holders from the sampling accessory
before the sample accessory stage drives to a preset position.
You will then be prompted to load the appropriate sample holder.
6. Install the 96 well plate.
Slide the plate into the motorized stage, being careful to avoid the camera. The A1
position for all multi-well plates is the left rear corner as you look at the sample
accessory stage.