PerkinElmer Wallac 1420, User Manual

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Operating Wallac 1420
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The steps are:
Introduction to the wizard. (You can select the introduction not to appear next time if you
want).
Protocol selection - click the protocol you want to use for measurement.
Definition of the sample names and number of plates. See Samples tab on page 39 for a
description of the principles involved in sample definition.
Note: Errors in protocol selection or plate layout definition will lead to incorrect results.
Comments that you want added to the results - just type in what you want
Load
the first plate - the protocol name and comments appear in order to confirm that it is
the one you want. Note: the A1 position must be in the left corner furthest from the user i.e.
the side that enters the counter first. If a barcode is used it should also be on the side that
enters the counter first.
Click Finish to start measurement. See the Live display during measurement.
When the plate has been measured, remove it, load the next plate and briefly press the
button on the counter.