General Operating Features; Instrument Start Up; Finish A Measurement Session - tecan infinite 200 Instructions For Use Manual

6. Operating the infinite® 200

6.2 General Operating Features

6.2.1

Instrument Start Up

Instrument Power On
Connect to Instrument
6.2.2

Finish a Measurement Session

Disconnect from Instrument
Instrument Shut Down
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The has some general behavior and options, which are independent
infinite 200
from a particularly selected measurement technique.
Before the instrument is switched ON, check if the USB interface cable is
connected.
When switching ON the instrument no initialization steps are performed.
When the software connects to the instrument, communication is established
between the instrument and the user interface.
The following steps are performed:
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Initialization of OS filter wheels (M200 only)
•
Initialization of luminescence filter wheel
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Initialization of z-transport of luminescence optics
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Initialization of plate transport
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The plate transport is not moved out automatically.
The current versions of firmware and software are displayed.
The instrument is ready to be operated.
When disconnecting, communication between the instrument and the PC is
terminated.
Remove the microplate and/or cuvette before disconnecting
the instrument from the computer.
Upon shut down, the instrument activity is stopped immediately. Normally, you
should disconnect before shut down. In the rare case of an unexpected hardware
error, immediate instrument shut down will reduce the risk of possible damage.
Instructions for Use for infinite® 200 No. 30017581 Rev. No. 1.4
Note
2008-07