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Define Camera Parameters Dialog Box
When Read Plate is identified as the Plate Type in the Define Basic
Plate Parameters dialog, the Finish button is enabled. Prior to
selecting Finish , a read plate with 10
-8
M fluorescein should be placed
in the read position. Once selected, the instrument will read the plate
and define a plate mask to the plate definition created. If a plate is
present, but no mask can be defined, the plate definition will be saved
as a source plate.
Item Description
Plate Name Enter the name you want assigned to the new plate
(maximum number of characters is 50).
Plate Type Select Source Plate or Read Plate for the new plate.
Source Plate —Creates a plate that does not include a
plate mask. These plates are typically used for compound
storage.
Read Plate —Use for all plates that are read in the read
position and require a plate mask.
Plate
Specifications
Area for entry of physical plate dimensions. Refer to the
diagram in the upper-right corner of the dialog.
For best results, obtain the plate dimensions from the
plate manufacturer.
Note: Molecular Devices is not responsible for
instrument malfunctions if plate specifications are
not correct.
Rows —Enter the number of rows on the plate.
Columns —Enter the number of columns on the plate.
Well Shape —Select the appropriate shape from the
drop-down list.
Well Volume (
μ
L) —Enter the maximum well volume in
microliters.
X (mm) —Enter the distance (in mm) from the left side of
the plate to the center of well A1.
Y (mm) —Enter the distance (in mm) from the top of the
plate to the center of well A1.
Bottom (mm) —Enter the distance (in mm) from the
bottom of the plate skirt to the inside of the well.
Top (mm) —Enter the distance (in mm) from the bottom
of the plate skirt to the top of the well.
Well Offset (mm) —Enter the distance (in mm) from the
center of one well to the center of adjacent well.