Plate Carrier - Qiagen DML 3000 User Manual

Functional Description
can measure only that one microplate well. The optical mask retainer maintains the
position of the optical mask.
A close-up view of the optical head:
Optical head
1
Optical mask
2
3.6

Plate carrier

When a 96-well microplate is placed in the DML 3000 for measurement, the plate
carrier keeps the microplate positioned securely against the plate mask. The spring-
loaded base of the plate carrier pushes the microplate up into the plate mask for a
tight fit. Once the microplate is placed inside the plate carrier and the plate mask is
closed, the springs provide a light upward pressure to secure the microplate in place.
The A1 corner is located in the back-right location. The A1 label acts as a visual aid to
help properly position the microplate.
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1
2
Optical mask retainer
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