BMG LABTECH SPECTROstar Nano Operating Manual
2012-07-18
0601B0001C
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Transport Lock
4.1
When the SPECTROstar Nano microplate reader is shipped, the transport lock for the plate carrier is in the
locked position and must be unlocked prior to using the instrument. Once the instrument is placed at its
designated lab bench position unlock the plate carrier.
If the SPECTROstar Nano has to be moved or shipped to another location, it is very
important to lock and secure the transport lock in order to avoid damage to the microplate
carrier system
Unlocking the Plate Carrier
The transport pin that locks the plate carrier can be accessed from the top of the instrument. Locate
the silver screw located next to the label “Transport Lock” (figure 5). Use the supplied 5,5 mm slotted
screwdriver and unlock the pin by turning the screw counter clockwise. The plate carrier is unlocked if
the screw moves freely up and down. Once the SPECTROstar Nano has been turned on, press the
In/Out button (figure 10) briefly and the plate carrier should move out.
Figure 5: Transport Lock position
Locking the Plate Carrier
Upon closing the Control Software or pushing the plate carrier In/Out button for more than three seconds
(figure 10), the plate carrier will move into the respective lock position. Slowly and carefully push the screw
down with the slotted 5,5 mm screwdriver and turn it clockwise to fasten and to lock the plate carrier. The
screw has to be tight and must not be moving as it was in the unlocked position.
