Qiagen DML 3000, User Manual

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General Operation
DML 3000 User Manual 6-1
6 General Operation
The DML 3000 measures light in the visible spectrum (300–650 nm) and measures
chemiluminescence from opaque microplates. It is optimally designed for the
measurement of glow-type luminescence.
To measure a microplate using the
digene
HC2 System Software, the following is
required:
The DML 3000 is initialized and has established communication with the HC2
System PC.
A plate layout exists in the
digene
HC2 System Software indicating the microplate
wells to be measured. Refer to digene
HC2 System Software User Manual
for
additional information.
The microplate to be measured has been inserted into the DML 3000.
A mechanical test has been performed.
6.1 Moving the transport locks to the home position
The transport locks must be located in the home position to operate the DML 3000.
Use this procedure to move into the transport locks to the home position.
Open the access door.
Loosen the red thumb screws of both transport locks.
Slide the transport lock on the optical head guide rail all the way to the left and
tighten the thumb screw.