x.sight - software manual
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Software use
5.1 Starting sequence
To start your x.sight device, press the main power switch on the front side of the unit.
Once the embedded PC has booted, login to Windows and start the software using the
desktop link. Wait until it is started and the start screen appears.
5.2 Chose a well plate or load a program
From the [
LOAD
] screen, chose your well plate you like to use and click on the respective
tile (e.g. on
96-WELL PROGRAMS
). When choosing a favorite, use the small tiles.
5.3 Set up your experiment
In the [
SETTINGS
] tab, set the boundary conditions for your experiment. For example,
enable deionization of your plate prior to printing. Adjust the agitation speed and volume,
in f.sight models, set up laser and camera exposures. When done, continue to the next
tab.
5.4 Configuring your well plate
The main screen will appear, showing the chosen format. Enter an experiment name in
the [
Name
] field and (if required) a description in the [
Description
] field. Type in or scan
