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↳
For example, Laboratory 123
Startup
↳
Plate position
↳ In
↳ Out
↳
Temperature (
C)
↳ No
↳ 25-50
Depending on the level of the internal software, the
FILE
key opens a list of actions possible for the current protocol.
Chapter 6: Starting Ready-made Protocols
Note!
Make sure the lamp and filter wheel chamber cover is closed before starting a
measurement.
Starting a ready-made protocol with the quick keys (F1-F3)
Use the
F1-F3
function keys reserved for ready-made, demo or favorite protocols to measure routine
assays quickly. Three default protocols can be connected to the
F1-F3
keys. You can change these
protocols from Protocol > OK > FILE > Quick Key >
Set/Clear F1-F3
.
1. Press, for example, the
F1
key (
Demo1
) in the
Main
menu.
2. If the plate carrier is inside the instrument, press the
PLATE in/out
button.
Insert the assay microplate so that the A1 corner is positioned in the top left
corner of the plate carrier (Figure 18).
Figure 18.
Multiskan FC plate carrier
Warning!
The plate carrier opens automatically. Make sure there is enough clearance in front
of the instrument for the plate carrier to come out freely.
Caution!
Check that the plate carrier moves in, the measurement door closes properly, and the
lamp and filter wheel chamber cover is closed.