
Chapter 4 – Using the Instrument
9.
Clear the beams or insert suitable blank(s) and close the lid of the
sample compartment.
10.
Press Zero.
A message “Measuring Baseline” appears.
11.
Insert the sample in the cell holder and close the lid of the sample
compartment.
12.
Press Run.
A message “Measuring Sample” appears.
Note
Quartz cells MUST be used for all DNA measurements. Glass or plastic
cells are not suitable because they do not transmit at the wavelengths
used.
The results page contains the results of the calculations and the Scan
when applicable.
13.
Press the Save Results function key to save the results to the
instrument Library or to disk.
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