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Repackaging and Shipping Instructions ......................................................................... 21
Install the Shipping Hardware ........................................................................................ 21
Repackage the Instrument and Accessories .................................................................. 22
Getting Started ................................................................................................................... 23
External Components ..................................................................................................... 23
Touchscreen Models .............................................................................................. 23
Non-Touchscreen Models ...................................................................................... 24
Optional Printer .............................................................................................................. 24
Using the Touchscreen ................................................................................................... 25
Confirm or Set the Time and Date ......................................................................... 26
Define Output Formats for Results Data ............................................................... 26
Define and Start a Quick Endpoint Read ............................................................... 27
Define and Start a Standalone Shake .................................................................... 28
Incubate a Plate ..................................................................................................... 28
Create and Save a Protocol .................................................................................... 29
Endpoint Protocols ................................................................................................. 30
Kinetic Protocols .................................................................................................... 31
Spectral Scan Protocols .......................................................................................... 32
Run a Protocol ........................................................................................................ 33
Edit, Delete, or Copy a Protocol ............................................................................. 34
View or Output Results Stored on the Reader ...................................................... 34
Session ....................................................................................................... 35
Using the Touchscreen ........................................................................................... 35
Run a Take3 Protocol ............................................................................................. 37
Gen5 Software ................................................................................................................ 38
Maintenance ...................................................................................................................... 40
Warnings and Precautions ............................................................................................. 40
Schedule ......................................................................................................................... 41
Clean the Touchscreen (if applicable) ............................................................................ 41
Materials ................................................................................................................ 41
Procedure ............................................................................................................... 41
Clean Exposed Surfaces .................................................................................................. 41
Decontamination ............................................................................................................ 42
Required Materials ................................................................................................ 42
Procedure ............................................................................................................... 42
Instrument Testing ............................................................................................................. 44
Schedule ......................................................................................................................... 44
System Test .................................................................................................................... 44
Agilent BioTek Epoch 2 Instructions for Use
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Plate .............................................................................. 36
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