MSD SECTOR Image 2400, Инструкция по эксплуатации инструмента

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3.5.2
Motion Control System
The SECTOR Imager uses a precision mechanism for transporting MULTI-ARRAY plates from the input stacker, into the CCD
detector’s viewing area, and back to either the input or output stacker, depending on selections in the DISCOVERY WORKBENCH
Software. (See Section
6 Using the SECTOR Imager ) for more information on reading a plate.)
3.5.3
Plate Barcode Readers
The SECTOR Imager’s two barcode readers read the barcode(s) on the MULTI-ARRAY plates. The MULTI-ARRAY plates come with an
MSD barcode label that uniquely identifies the plate and allows the SECTOR Imager to detect the type of plate being run.
If desired, the user may apply a custom barcode label either on the same side of the plate as the MSD barcode or on one of the short
sides of the plate. The custom barcode label should be applied at the same height as the MSD barcode label. The custom barcode
must be of one of the following formats: Code 39 or Code 128.
To enable custom bar codes, when the SECTOR Imager reader window is open, go to Tools

Instrument Configuration. Select
Enable Long-side Custom Bar Code Reader and/or Enable Short-side Custom Bar Code Reader.
Please contact MSD
Scientific and Technical Support for additional information regarding the use of custom barcodes on MSD
MULTI-ARRAY plates.
3.5.4
MULTI-ARRAY Plate Input/Output Stacker
SECTOR Imagers 6000 and 2400 include an integrated mechanism to manipulate multiple MULTI-ARRAY plates arranged vertically
(referred to as the “stacker”). The stacker will automatically pull plates from the input (right) side and eject them into the output (left)
side. The stacker may be used with two single plate adaptors or two stack tubes or one of each. Stacker cover plates or single plate
adaptors containing an empty plate should be used over the stacker interface plates whenever the machine is not in use.
When running single plates, the input (right) stacker interface plate can act as both input and output ports. For safety, place a stacker
cover plate over the left stacker interface plate when not in use.
WARNING: The stacker contains components that may move at any time. Users
of the SECTOR Imager should never place their fingers into the stacker for any reason
unless the instrument is powered off.
Note: The SECTOR Imager 2400A is not equipped with an output stacker mechanism and
does not use stack tubes. All plates are returned to the input port after reading.
3.5.5
Stack Tubes
MSD offers standard-capacity (standard) and high capacity (extended) stack tubes ( Table 3:1 ) for both the SECTOR Imager 6000 and
SECTOR Imager 2400. When using stack tubes, ensure that the stack tube is fully seated on the stacker interface plate ( Figure 3:3 ).
The standard tubes are provided with the SECTOR Imager 6000 and SECTOR Imager 2400, and both standard and extended tubes are
separately available for purchase (
Figure 3:4 ).
Table 3:1 Lists the capacity of MSD stack tubes for each plate type.
Table 3:1 Stack tube plate capacities
Stack Tube Plate Type Capacity
Standard (Standard Capacity) 96-well MULTI-ARRAY 20 plates
Standard (Standard Capacity) 384-well MULTI-ARRAY 30 plates
Extended (High Capacity) 96-well MULTI-ARRAY 50 plates
Extended (High Capacity) 384-well MULTI-ARRAY 75 plates