MSD SECTOR Image 2400, Инструкция по эксплуатации инструмента

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System Description 18
• Stack tubes (2, standard capacity)
• Single plate adaptor (1, not shown)
• One stacker cover plate (1, not shown)
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Instrument status LEDs
• Power switch and I/O panel (not shown)
• Halt button
NOTE: The stacker cover plate comes preinstalled on the SECTOR Imager 2400A. This model does not use (and does not
include) stack tubes or the output stacker mechanism.
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Additional stack tubes, single plate adaptors, and stacker cover plates may be purchased from MSD.
Figure 3:2 SECTOR 6000 Imager components
NOTE: The SECTOR Imager 2400/2400A employs a different CCD camera and a different custom lens optimized to read
MULTI-ARRAY plates in 24 sectors (not shown).
3.5.1
CCD Camera and Telecentric Lens
Each SECTOR Imager uses a sensitive, high-resolution CCD camera and lens system to detect light emitted from MULTI-ARRAY
plates. The SECTOR Imager 2400/2400A reads plates using 24 sectors or segments. The SECTOR Imager 6000 reads plates using 6
sectors or segments, yielding higher throughput.
Once the instrument is turned on and the software is started, it takes approximately 45 to 60 minutes for the CCD chip to reach and
stabilize at its normal operating temperature of –35 ±1
° C (SECTOR Imager 6000) or -25 ±1 ° C (SECTOR Imager 2400/2400A). The
telecentric lens of both SECTOR Imagers provides high efficiency and uniform collection of light from MULTI-ARRAY plates.