Table of Contents
1.
Introduction
1.1. Description ................................................................................................................................................. 3
1.2. Unpacking and Inspection .......................................................................................................................... 3
1.3. General Information and Precautions ......................................................................................................... 3
2.
Quick View Diagram
......................................................................................................................................... 4
3.
Instrument Parameters
3.1. Setup Flowchart ......................................................................................................................................... 6
3.2. Instrument Power Up .................................................................................................................................. 8
3.3. Fluorescence Channels .............................................................................................................................. 8
3.4. Calibration Standard Value ......................................................................................................................... 8
3.5. Calibration .................................................................................................................................................. 8
3.6. Sample Analysis ......................................................................................................................................... 9
3.7. Internal Data Logging (IDL) ...................................................................................................................... 10
3.8. Diagnostic Information .............................................................................................................................. 10
3.9. Solid Standard .......................................................................................................................................... 10
4. General Considerations for Analysis
4.1. Handling Samples .................................................................................................................................... 11
4.2. Linear Range and Quenching ................................................................................................................... 11
4.3. Temperature Considerations .................................................................................................................... 11
4.4. Positioning Samples ................................................................................................................................. 12
4.5. Data Quality .............................................................................................................................................. 12
5. Troubleshooting
5.1. Low or No Reading ................................................................................................................................... 13
5.2. High or Over Reading ............................................................................................................................... 13
5.3. Fluctuating Results ................................................................................................................................... 13
6. Warranty
6.1. Terms ....................................................................................................................................................... 14
6.2. Warranty Service ...................................................................................................................................... 14
6.3. Out-of-Warranty Service ........................................................................................................................... 15
Appendices:
A. Instrument Specifications
A1. General Specifications ............................................................................................................................... 16
A2. Optical Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 16
B. Internal Data Logging
B1. Shipping Checklist ..................................................................................................................................... 17
B2. Hardware Requirements ............................................................................................................................ 17
B3. Software Installation .................................................................................................................................. 17
B4. Connecting ................................................................................................................................................ 17
B5. Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................ 17
