Unpack And Inspect The Gas Controller; Select An Appropriate Location - Biotek Synergy H1 Instructions For Use Manual

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3: Unpack and Inspect the Gas Controller

1. Open the shipping box.
2. Lift out the accessories (power supply, tubing, and manual) and set them aside.
Lift out the module and place it on a level surface.
3.
Place all packaging materials into the shipping box for reuse if the gas
4.
controller module needs to be shipped.

4: Select an Appropriate Location

Install the reader on a level, stable surface in an area where ambient temperatures between
18°C (64°F) and 40°C (104°F) can be maintained. Leave at least six inches of space between
the instrument's rear panel and any other object. This space ensures proper air flow in and
out of the instrument.
The reader is sensitive to extreme environmental conditions. Avoid the following:
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Excessive humidity.
can cause the instrument to fail internal self-checks. The humidity must be in
the range of 10–85%, non-condensing.
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Excessive ambient light.
readings, reducing its linear range.
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Dust.
microplate wells. A clean work area is necessary to ensure accurate readings.
Condensation directly on the sensitive electronic circuits
Readings may be affected by extraneous particles (such as dust) in the
If you are installing the BioStack for operation with the
Synergy H1, be sure to allow enough room for both
instruments and the host computer. The BioStack and the
reader require a space approximately 42" D x 17" W x 24" H
(for 30-plate stacks) or 34" H (for 50-plate stacks) (106.7 cm D x
43.2 cm W x 61 cm/86.5 cm H). You will also need additional
room around the instruments for cables, power supplies, and
the computer, and above the BioStack for stack removal.
You may wish to seat the instruments in their aligning plates now.
Refer to the BioStack Operator's Manual for more information.
Bright light may affect the reader's optics and
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