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- Page 1 SpectraMax® iD3 Multi-Mode Microplate Reader Installation Guide 5054744 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1: Setting Up the Instrument Package Contents Unpacking the Instrument Removing the Transport Locks Connecting Instrument Cables Assembling Injectors Getting Started Defining Date, Time, and Global Read Settings Getting the Instrument On Your Network Installing the QuickSync Tool Chapter 2: Before You Move the Instrument Installing Transport Locks 5054744 C... -
Page 4: Chapter 1: Setting Up The Instrument
Chapter 1: Setting Up the Instrument Chapter 1: Setting Up the Instrument Before you unpack and setup the SpectraMax® SpectraMax iD3 Multi-Mode Plate Reader, prepare a dry, flat work area that has sufficient space for the instrument and required cables. All software required to run basic non-injector reads is installed in the instrument and is accessible from the touchscreen. -
Page 5: Package Contents
SpectraMax iD3 Multi-Mode Microplate Reader Installation Guide Package Contents The package contains the instrument plus a box that contains the tools and accessories required to install the instrument. Illustration Part Number Description SoftMax Pro Software Latest Version SoftMax Pro Software with Product Key and... - Page 6 5044164 Tubing 5055251 Bottle Holder 5044165 Bottle Adapters 5044163 Waste Plate Cannot order from Molecular Devices Bottles Wide-neck bottle, HDPE 50 mL capacity 36 mm square by 68 mm high 24 mm diameter inside neck Recommended supplier: VWR (215-0440) Cannot order from Molecular Devices...
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Page 7: Unpacking The Instrument
SpectraMax iD3 Multi-Mode Microplate Reader Installation Guide Unpacking the Instrument The packaging is designed to protect the instrument during transportation. Transport locks are placed on the transport slide and the plate drawer to protect the instrument from damage during shipment. You must remove the transport locks before you power on the instrument. - Page 8 Chapter 1: Setting Up the Instrument 3. Grasp the handle on the cardboard and slide the instrument out of the box. 4. Remove the accessories tool box. CAUTION! Keep the instrument upright and level when lifting. Do not tip or shake the instrument to prevent damage to the instrument.
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Page 9: Removing The Transport Locks
SpectraMax iD3 Multi-Mode Microplate Reader Installation Guide Removing the Transport Locks CAUTION! The instrument can be damaged if the transport locks are not removed before the instrument is powered on. Transport locks are placed on the transport slide and the plate drawer to protect the instrument during shipment. - Page 10 Chapter 1: Setting Up the Instrument 2. Use the provided 3.0 mm Holex HEXAGON ballhead bolt driver to loosen the screw located inside the Transport Lock opening until you feel the spring release. Note: The screw remains inside the instrument. The screw is spring mounted and cannot get lost within the instrument.
- Page 11 SpectraMax iD3 Multi-Mode Microplate Reader Installation Guide Plate Drawer Transport Lock Item Description 1 Screw #1 fastens the lock to the internal frame of the instrument 2 Screw #2 fastens the lock to the plate drawer 3 Screw #3 fastens the lock to the plate drawer 4 ...
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Page 12: Connecting Instrument Cables
Chapter 1: Setting Up the Instrument Connecting Instrument Cables The power cord and Ethernet cable connect to the ports on the rear of the instrument. The Ethernet port enables you to connect the instrument to your intranet (similar to a printer) or to connect the instrument directly to a computer. -
Page 13: Assembling Injectors
SpectraMax iD3 Multi-Mode Microplate Reader Installation Guide You can optionally connect the instrument directly to a computer. 1. Turn on the power to the computer. 2. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the port on the rear of the instrument and then connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the computer. - Page 14 Chapter 1: Setting Up the Instrument Injector Tubing Each injector has an injector tube. The tubing line connects to an injector tip on one end and a snorkel on the other end. From the tip, the tube passes around the injector pump to the snorkel.
- Page 15 SpectraMax iD3 Multi-Mode Microplate Reader Installation Guide 1. Move the injector arm away from the instrument and insert the nozzle into the injector arm. Do the following for both injectors. 2. Insert the snorkel into the bottle and then insert the snorkel into the snorkel clamp.
- Page 16 Chapter 1: Setting Up the Instrument 4. Slide the tip into the nozzle, the slots are labeled 1 and 2 for injector 1 and injector 2. 5. Use the black knob to move the nozzle back to the rear of the injector space. Align the nozzle with the opening and press straight down until you feel it snap into place.
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Page 17: Getting Started
SpectraMax iD3 Multi-Mode Microplate Reader Installation Guide Getting Started All software required to run basic non-injector reads is installed in the instrument and is accessible from the touchscreen. You must use a computer running the SoftMax Pro Software to operate the instrument for advanced acquisition settings and for protocols that use the SpectraMax Injector System. -
Page 18: Defining Date, Time, And Global Read Settings
Chapter 1: Setting Up the Instrument Defining Date, Time, and Global Read Settings The Maintenance page enables you to define high-level read settings and the system date and time. You need to log in (as any user) to change the date, time, and read settings. These setting are global and apply to all users of the instrument. -
Page 19: Getting The Instrument On Your Network
SpectraMax iD3 Multi-Mode Microplate Reader Installation Guide 5. Use the Volume slider to change the volume of the instrument speakers that play the how-to videos. How-to videos are on the Support tab. 6. Touch the Date Format drop-down and select a format for date and time display. -
Page 20: Installing The Quicksync Tool
Chapter 1: Setting Up the Instrument 3. Touch Refresh. The instrument IP address can change due to network interruptions or when you power off the instrument. Refresh updates the display of the Assigned IP address. 4. The Assigned IP field displays the instrument IP address. Note: If you plan to use a computer running the SoftMax Pro Software to operate the instrument, write down the IP address. - Page 21 Available Services to display the list of SpectraMax iD3 Multi-Mode Microplate Reader instruments on your intranet and/or the instrument to which you connect the computer through an Ethernet cable.
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Page 22: Chapter 2: Before You Move The Instrument
Chapter 2: Before You Move the Instrument Chapter 2: Before You Move the Instrument When you move the instrument from one location to a new location, there are several things you must do before you power off the instrument. This procedure requires the following tool included in the accessories tool box: WARNING! LIFTING HAZARD. - Page 23 SpectraMax iD3 Multi-Mode Microplate Reader Installation Guide 6. On the rear of the instrument, remove the black cover from the travel lock opening in the center. 7. Insert the 3.0 mm Holex HEXAGON ballhead bolt driver into the Transport Lock opening and tighten the interior screw into the transport slide.
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Page 24: Installing Transport Locks
Chapter 2: Before You Move the Instrument 11. Install the transport lock on the plate drawer. See Installing Transport Locks on page 12. If you plan to store the instrument, ship the instrument, or transport the instrument to a different building, pack the instrument in the original packaging. 13. - Page 25 SpectraMax iD3 Multi-Mode Microplate Reader Installation Guide To install the transport lock on the plate drawer: 1. Place the plate drawer transport lock on the end of the plate drawer. 2. Use the 2.0 mm hex key to tighten screws #2 and #3 until the lock is attached to the plate drawer.
- Page 26 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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