Chapter 6 Protocols; Editing A Protocol - Thermo Scientific Varioskan User Manual

Editing a protocol

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Chapter 6
Protocols
A protocol contains all the information required by the instrument to
perform the desired functions. This information includes the plate type and
the measurement order, so that the instrument can determine the actual
movements of the plate and the reader. The protocol steps tell the instrument
which functions are required (for example, the measurements, heating,
dispensing or shaking steps) and in which order they should be performed.
When you have created a new session, a new blank protocol appears showing
the Plate Layout. The plate layout can be defined before or after defining
the protocol properties (see Chapter 8: Plate Layouts"). Then select
Protocol from the Session action panel. A new blank protocol appears
showing the Protocol Properties. These properties should be defined before
proceeding to add more protocol steps.
The Protocol Properties includes the following parameters:
• Protocol description - Text description of the protocol (optional).
• Plate template - Select the plate template used. The plate type selected
in the Create New Session wizard (see Creating a new session" on
page 61) is suggested. You can only change the plate type to another
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