Molecular Devices SpectraMax M2 User Manual page 11

1. Description
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SpectraMax M2 & SpectraMax M2e Multi-mode Plate Readers Operator's Manual — 0112-0115 Rev. D
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Microplate drawer operation varies, depending on the incubator setting:
If the incubator is off, the drawer remains open.
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If the incubator is on, the drawer closes after approximately 10 seconds to assist in
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maintaining temperature control within the microplate chamber.
Do not obstruct the movement of the drawer. If you must retrieve a plate after an error
condition or power outage and the drawer does not open, it is possible to open it
manually (refer to the chapter "Troubleshooting" in this guide).
MICROPLATES
The SpectraMax M2 and SpectraMax M2
384-well microplates and strip wells. When reading optical density at wavelengths below
340 nm, special UV-transparent, disposable or quartz microplates allowing transmission
of the deep UV spectra must be used.
Not all manufacturers' microplates are the same with regard to design, materials, or
configuration. Temperature uniformity within the microplate may vary depending on the
type of microplate used.
Microplates currently supported by SoftMax Pro for use in this instrument are:
96-well Standard, 96 Costar, 96 Greiner Black, 96 Bottom Offset, 96 Falcon, 96 BD
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Optilux/Biocoat, 96 BD Fluoroblok MW Insert, 96 Corning Half Area, 96 MDC HE
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384-well Standard, 384 Costar, 384 Greiner, 384 Falcon, 384 Corning, 384 MDC HE
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48 Costar
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24 Costar
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12 Costar, 12 Falcon
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6 Costar, 6 Falcon
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The SoftMax Pro plate list also includes half area and low-volume plates. SoftMax Pro can
always be used to define a new plate type using the manufacturer's specifications for well
size, spacing and distance from the plate edge.
THE CUVETTE CHAMBER
Located at the right front of the SpectraMax M2 and SpectraMax M2
chamber has a lid that lifts up, allowing you to insert or remove a cuvette. The chamber
contains springs that automatically position the cuvette in the proper alignment for a
reading. The cuvette door must be closed before initiating a reading.
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can accommodate SBS-standard 6-well to
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, the cuvette