Defining Plates; Preparing The Scanner - Applied Biosystems CytoFluor 4000 Series User Manual

Chapter 5 Setting the Plate Layout or Auto Scale Parameters
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5.6 Defining Plates

Overview

5.6.1 Preparing the Scanner

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The CytoFluor software allows you to define a plate and add
it to the Plate type menu by entering the coordinates of your
plate in the Defined Plates screen.
This section describes:
• Preparing the scanner
• Defining a plate
• Deleting a plate
NOTE: The probe must be in the bottom-read position when
you define plates.
To insert the plate in the scanner:
1. Click Plate Out.
2. Place the plate to define in the plate carrier.
3. Click Plate In.
4. Set the gain to zero on the main setup screen to disable
the photomultiplier tube and prevent damage.
5. Open the scanner by turning the thumbwheel clockwise
and lifting up the cover.