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Maintenance
Instrument Diagnostics
Pedestal Image Check
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NanoDrop One User Guide
Run the Pedestal Image Check periodically to verify the instrument's column sensor
which monitors for possible errors such as an empty column or bubbles in a sample.
The Pedestal Image Check can be used for routine quality control purposes. It also
provides important diagnostic information if a detection system component fails.
Supplies needed
• lint-free laboratory wipes
To run pedestal image check
1. Lift the instrument arm and clean the upper and lower pedestal with a new
laboratory wipe.
2. Lower the arm.
3. From the instrument home screen, tap
Pedestal Image Check. If you are using the PC Control software, from the
Home screen, select Pedestal Image.
4. Tap Measure or select Run.
The instrument runs a series of tests to check pedestal position and image
quality. After the measurements are completed, the results are displayed. A
green check mark indicates the instrument passed the Pedestal Image Check.
5. When finished, tap End Experiment.
To interpret pedestal image check results
If the Pedestal Image Check displays a yellow triangle instead of the green check
mark, follow the on-screen instructions to fix any possible problems. Then rerun the
Pedestal Image Check. If the instrument fails again,
(Diagnostics) and then tap
contact
us.
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