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- Page 1 SpectraMax® i3x Multi-Mode Detection Platform Installation Guide 5025026 C October 2018...
- Page 2 For research use only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. The trademarks mentioned herein are the property of Molecular Devices, LLC or their respective owners. These trademarks may not be used in any type of promotion or advertising without the prior written permission of Molecular Devices, LLC. Patents: http://www.moleculardevices.com/patents...
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Page 3: Computer Integration
SpectraMax i3x Multi-Mode Detection Platform User Guide. Computer Integration Each Molecular Devices microplate reader is shipped with a license key for the SoftMax® Pro Data Acquisition and Analysis Software that you install on the computer that you use to operate the instrument. The SoftMax Pro Software provides integrated instrument control, data display, and statistical data analysis. -
Page 4: Package Contents
C:\ProgramData\Molecular Devices\User Guides The most recent version of the microplate reader user guides and the SoftMax Pro Data Acquisition and Analysis Software User Guide are available on the Molecular Devices Knowledge Base: In the software, select the Home tab, click Contact Us, and then select Knowledge Base. -
Page 5: Unpacking The Instrument
Setting Up the SpectraMax® i3x Multi-Mode Detection Platform Unpacking the Instrument The packaging is designed to protect the instrument during transportation. There are transport locks on the detection cartridge drawer and the plate drawer to protect the instrument from damage during shipping. You must remove the transport locks before you power on the instrument. - Page 6 SpectraMax i3x Multi-Mode Detection Platform Installation Guide 3. Grasp the handle on the cardboard and slide the instrument out of the box. Tip: Have a second person hold the box in place while you slide the instrument out on the cardboard.
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Page 7: Removing Transport Locks
Setting Up the SpectraMax® i3x Multi-Mode Detection Platform Removing Transport Locks CAUTION! The instrument can be damaged if the you do not remove the transport locks before you power on the instrument. There are transport locks on the detection cartridge drawer and the plate drawer to protect the instrument from damage during shipping. - Page 8 SpectraMax i3x Multi-Mode Detection Platform Installation Guide 2. Turn the knob on the detection cartridge drawer transport lock counter-clockwise until it is free of the hole in the floor of the drawer compartment. Item Description 1 Detection cartridge drawer 2 ...
- Page 9 Setting Up the SpectraMax® i3x Multi-Mode Detection Platform 7. Gently pull the yellow tab that protrudes from the plate chamber door to open the door. Hold the door (5) open while you remove the transport lock. Note: Do not to tear the yellow tab. It remains attached to the transport lock to make it easier to open the plate chamber door.
- Page 10 SpectraMax i3x Multi-Mode Detection Platform Installation Guide Connecting Instrument Cables The power cord and USB cable connect to the ports on the rear of the instrument. Note: If you install the SpectraMax MiniMax 300 Imaging Cytometer, do not use this procedure. See the installation guide or user guide.
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Page 11: Connecting Gas Supply
, nitrogen, or other gas supply to the instrument. The instrument and the SoftMax Pro Software do not regulate the gas supply. Part Number Description Not available from Molecular Devices Polyurethane tubing, outside diameter = 4.0 mm Not applicable Flat head screwdriver S MS 135 100... - Page 12 4. Adjust the gas supply input pressure. Note: For the maximum permitted air supply pressure for the gas inlet and polyurethane tubing specifications, see the user guide for the SpectraMax i3x. To disconnect the polyurethane tubing: 1. Power off the instrument.
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Page 13: Getting Started
Setting Up the SpectraMax® i3x Multi-Mode Detection Platform Getting Started Now that you installed the SoftMax Pro Software on the computer, unpacked the instrument, removed the transport locks, and connected the cables, it is time to get started. The power switch and power connection are on the rear of the instrument. To ensure sufficient ventilation and provide access to disconnect power from the instrument, maintain a 20 cm to 30 cm (7.9 in. - Page 14 The trademarks used herein are the property of Molecular Devices, LLC or their respective owners. ©2018 Molecular Devices, LLC. Specifications subject to change without notice. Patents: www.moleculardevices.com/productpatents All rights reserved. FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY. NOT FOR USE IN DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES...
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