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A blank must be measured before each group of similar samples. The blank solution
is typically the pure buffer that was used to resuspend the sample. For more
information, see
Choosing and Measuring a Blank
Measure Button
Select
Measure
to measure a sample for the selected experiment.
Samples must be properly isolated and prepared before they can be measured with
the instrument and the concentration must be within the instrument’s absorbance
detection limits. For more information, see
,
Auto-Measure and Auto-Blank Options
Speed up sample analysis with the NanoDrop Eight Auto-Measure and Auto-Blank
features, which cause the instrument to start the measurement immediately after you
lower the instrument arm. These options eliminate the need for repetitive Measure or
Blank operations for large batches of samples.
Auto-Measure
To select or deselect Auto-Measure, from any sample measurement screen, click the
On
or
Off
button at the right of the Measure button.
Auto-Blank
To select or deselect Auto-Blank, from any blank measurement screen, click the
On
or
Off
button at the right of the Blank button.
Note
The
Measure
button is enabled after a valid blank measurement is
completed.
Note
Auto-Measure and Auto-Blank are available for micro-volume
measurements only.
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