Components - Molecular Devices SpectraMax M2 User Manual

The on-board microprocessor calculates and reports the absorbance, % transmittance,
and/or fluorescence for each well of a microplate or from the cuvette port. Data from
multiple wavelengths can be acquired and ratio analysis can be performed during a single
reading, if desired, and different calculations can be made based on this data using
SoftMax Pro software, including the subtraction of blanks, use of standard curves, etc.
For detailed reader specifications, refer to the chapter "Specifications" in this guide.
1.2.

COMPONENTS

The main components of the SpectraMax M2 and SpectraMax M2
Control panel: for cuvette chamber control.
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Microplate drawer: used for absorbance and fluorescence intensity read modes for
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endpoint, kinetic, well scan and spectrum scanning.
Cuvette chamber: used for absorbance, fluorescence intensity read modes for endpoint,
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kinetic, and spectrum scanning.
Back panel: connections and power switch.
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1.2.1. THE CONTROL PANEL
The control panel consists of a 2x20-character LCD and eleven pressure-sensitive
membrane keys that can be used to control some functions of the instrument. When you
press a control panel key, the instrument performs the associated action. Note that
settings made in SoftMax Pro software override control panel settings.
The left side of the display shows the cuvette temperature, both actual and set point, and
whether or not the temperature is at the set point (enunciator blinks if not at set point).
To see the microplate chamber temperature, you must use SoftMax Pro software.
SpectraMax M2 & SpectraMax M2e Multi-mode Plate Readers Operator's Manual — 0112-0115 Rev. D
Control Panel
Microplate Drawer
Figure 1.1: SpectraMax M2 and SpectraMax M2
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Cuvette Chamber Back Panel
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components.
1.2. Components
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