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GenePix 4000B Microarray Scanner User Guide
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Turning on the Scanner
Proper startup of the GenePix 4000B Microarray Scanner includes a
functional checkout procedure to confirm that the scanner is performing
according to the specifications established during commissioning before
the scanner left the factory.
To turn on the scanner
1. Make sure the slide door is closed.
2. Turn on the scanner power switch.
3. Turn on the control computer.
4. Click Start > Programs > Molecular Devices > GenePix
Pro, and then click the Report tab.
5. Click Functional Checkout in the Hardware Diagnostics
Reports area, and follow the steps in the Wizard.
The GenePix Pro Software automatically logs hardware
performance events into the Hardware Diagnostics Report every
two hours during operation.
Inserting a Slide
The slide holder is a precision component designed to ensure proper
focusing and field uniformity. Improper handling can damage the slide
holder and affect imaging performance.
CAUTION! Never touch the slide holder while it is moving. Never force
the slide holder closed, or apply significant pressure to it.
To insert a slide
1. Move the slide door to the left.
The slide holder moves forward into the load position.
2. Raise the top of the slider holder.
Tip! The GenePix 4000B Microarray Scanner power switch is
located on the instrument’s external power supply module.
Note: For optimum performance, allow the GenePix 4000B
Microarray Scanner to warm up for 15 minutes before scanning
slides with the GenePix Pro Software.
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