PerkinElmer Wallac 1420, User Manual

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Operating Wallac 1420
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Stacker operation
A stacker is able to hold up to 20 (or 40 in the larger version) microplates. No lids, loose
frames or very loose strips are acceptable. See Appendix 2 for a list of plates that fit in the
stackers.
Starting operation, no protocol number barcode
1. In stacker operation, plates are loaded into the input stacker with the first plate to be
measured at the bottom. See the picture on page 20 for correct plate orientation.
2. The empty output stacker (the one with the tabs for the quick release mechanism) should
be fitted first into the multilabel counter; it occupies the left-hand position.
3. Fit the input stacker (with plates) in the right hand position.
1. Load
the output
stacker
2. Load
the input
stacker
Release tab for the stacker
Note: Make sure the stackers have clicked into position properly.
Caution Do not put your fingers into the sample loading area. In the stacker
model the loading area is uncovered when the stackers are not in place so you
must avoid the danger of getting your fingers trapped by the plate lift mechanism.
If you need to do something in that area,
switch power off first.