ThermoFisher Scientific NanoDrop Eight, User Manual

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Sample Modes
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Sample Modes
The NanoDrop Eight can be used in either Single sample or an Eight sample mode.
Select the desired mode from the drop-down menu on the Home screen. In Single
Sample mode, measurements will only be taken using Channel A.
Module startup
Instrument self-test and preparation begins upon selection of an application after first
launching the software. The message 'Please wait - Initializing Spectrometer' will
appear. When this message disappears, the instrument will be ready for use and you
can prepare blanks. All data taken will automatically be logged in the appropriate
archive file.
Sample Plate Map
When running in Eight Sample mode, a plate map will display in the sample area.
This on-screen sample plate will populate with Sample ID information from an
imported sample ID file. You can also manually enter Sample ID or other identifying
information. The sample status color code displayed on the plate map is determined
by plate configuration at set up. See
“Sample Position Illuminator” on page 102 for
details.
Prepare Samples and Blanks
Before making a sample measurement, a blank must be measured and stored. All
eight channels are blanked with each blanking command when using the 8 sample
mode. Only channel A is blanked for the single position mode.
Note: When using the 8 Sample mode, the software initiates each blank and
measurement cycle on the first position to be read. The user will, therefore, hear one
less position increment than expected. After making an initial blank measurement, a
straight line will appear on the individual graphs. Subsequent blanks will clear any
sample spectrum and again display straight baselines.