Chapter 3: Getting Started
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Plate Drawer
The plate drawer is located on the right side of the instrument and slides in and out of the
plate chamber. An internal latch positions the plate on the drawer as it closes. You can use 6,
12, 24, 48, 96, and 384-well plates that conform to ANSI/SBS standard microplate footprint
and dimensions in the instrument. See
Supported Plates and Cuvettes on page 10
Note:
The supplied plate adapter is required for some applications. See
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The
Drawer
button enables you to open and close the plate drawer, or you can use the
software. The drawer closes for each read. Subsequent plate drawer operation is dependent
on the incubator setting:
When you open the drawer, if the incubator is off, the drawer remains open.
When you open the drawer, if the incubator is on, the drawer closes after approximately
10 seconds to maintain temperature control within the plate chamber.
Drainage ports protect the plate drawer mechanism and plate chamber from accidental
spills.
CAUTION!
Do not obstruct the movement of the plate drawer. If you must retrieve a
plate after an error condition or power outage and the plate drawer does not open,
you can open the drawer manually. See
Opening the Drawer Manually on page 43
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the instrument, the height of the plate must not
exceed 17 mm, including the lid if the plate is lidded.
