Calibration and verification schedule
The instrument and block will be calibrated during the installation. To ensure optimal
performance, perform calibrations at the recommended frequency.
Note:
After instrument calibration, we recommend performing instrument verification
using the provided RNase P plate.
IMPORTANT!
Perform calibrations and instrument runs under the specified
environmental conditions (see “Environmental requirements” on page 174). Exposure
to extreme temperatures can adversely affect the instrument performance and
shorten the life span of the instrument components.
To set calibration frequencies and reminders, see one of the following sections:
• View the calibration status on the instrument (see page 81)
• View calibration status and set reminders on the Connect platform (see
Calibration
Recommended frequency
ROI/Uniformity
• Every two years (recommended).
• Always perform new Background and Dye calibrations after an ROI/Uniformity
calibration.
You will be prompted to run a Background calibration after the ROI/Uniformity
calibration is complete.
The ROI/Uniformity calibration and the Background calibration must pass in order
to accept the results. It is recommended to transfer the files if the calibration fails
in order to troubleshoot.
Note:
Performing an ROI/Uniformity calibration invalidates all other calibrations.
Background
• Every month (recommended).
• Background calibration can also be performed, as needed:
– To check for contamination (depends on usage and laboratory conditions).
– To obtain the most accurate data for the removal of background
fluorescence.
Note:
Performing a Background calibration does
not
invalidate any other calibration.
Dye
• Every two years (recommended).
• During a Dye calibration, only the dyes on the given spectral calibration plate are
calibrated.
Note:
Performing a Dye calibration for a given dye plate does
not
invalidate any other
calibration.
RNase P instrument
verification
• After installing or moving the instrument.
• After performing any of the calibrations.
• As needed to confirm instrument performance.
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