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- Page 1 SpectraMax Mini Multi-Mode Microplate Reader Installation Guide 5090341 C May 2023...
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Page 2: Safety Information
SpectraMax Mini Installation Guide Safety Information Information about the safe use of the instrument from Molecular Devices includes an understanding of the user-attention statements in this guide, the safety labels on the instrument, precautions to follow before you operate the instrument, and precautions to follow while you operate the instrument. - Page 3 Safety Information Symbols on the Instrument Each safety label on the instrument contains an alert symbol that indicates the type of potential safety hazard. Symbol Indication Consult the product documentation. Potential pinch hazard. Potential biohazard. Potential heat hazard. Electrostatic sensitive device (ESD). Observe precautions to handle electrostatic sensitive devices.
- Page 4 For products under the requirement of the WEEE directive, contact your dealer or local Molecular Devices office for the procedures to facilitate the proper collection, treatment, recovery, recycling, and safe disposal of the device.
- Page 5 The instrument contains moving parts that can cause injury. Under normal conditions, the instrument is designed to protect you from these moving parts. WARNING! If the instrument is used in a manner not specified by Molecular Devices, the protection provided by the equipment might be impaired. To prevent injury: Never try to exchange labware, reagents, or tools while the instrument is operating.
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Page 6: Chapter 1: Softmax Pro Software Version 7.1.2 Patch
Note: The SoftMax Pro Software - GxP edition does not support this instrument. If the computer is running SoftMax Pro Software version 7.1.2, you must install a software patch to run the SpectraMax Mini Reader. For SoftMax Pro Software version 7.2 and higher, you do not need to install the software patch. -
Page 7: Computer Integration
8. After the installation completes, click Finish. Computer Integration Each Molecular Devices microplate reader ships with a license key for the SoftMax® Pro Data Acquisition and Analysis Software. You install the SoftMax Pro Software on the computer that you use to operate the instrument to provide integrated instrument control, data display, and statistical data analysis. -
Page 8: Chapter 2: Setting Up The Instrument
For a complete list of the package contents, see the enclosed packing list. Note: You must install SoftMax Pro Software version 7.1.2 or higher. Version 7.1.2 requires that you install the SpectraMax Mini software patch. See the SoftMax Pro Data Acquisition and Analysis Software - Standard Edition and MiniMax Imaging Edition - Installation Guide . - Page 9 SpectraMax Mini Installation Guide To unpack the instrument: 1. Open the side of the box. 2. Grasp the cardboard handles below the top layer of foam packing material and slide the accessories package out of the carton. This contains the power supply, power cord, USB cable, and a case that contains the filter cubes and other accessories.
- Page 10 Chapter 2: Setting Up the Instrument 4. Grasp the cardboard handles below the instrument and slide the instrument out of the carton. 5. Lift the foam packing material above the instrument upward to reveal the top of the instrument. 6. Slide the five vertical pieces of foam packing material that surround the instrument upward to clear the sides of the instrument.
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Page 11: Removing The Transport Lock
SpectraMax Mini Installation Guide 7. Lift the instrument from the bottom foam packing material and place the instrument on a level surface. 8. Save the carton, cardboard slides, and foam packing for future shipments. Removing the Transport Lock CAUTION! The instrument can be damaged if you do not remove the transport lock before you power on the instrument. - Page 12 Chapter 2: Setting Up the Instrument To remove the transport lock: 1. Remove the tape that holds the filter chamber door shut and remove the tape that holds the plate chamber door shut. 2. Gently pull the yellow tab that protrudes from the plate chamber door to open the door. Hold the door open while you remove the transport lock.
- Page 13 SpectraMax Mini Installation Guide 3. Use the hex key (included in the accessory case) to loosen screw #1 in the upper-right corner of the transport lock until the lock disconnects from the instrument frame. The screw has a retaining washer to prevent removal from the lock.
- Page 14 Chapter 2: Setting Up the Instrument Installing Filter Cubes Filter cubes ship with the instrument in a specialized case. Each case can contain up to four filter cubes. Store filters and filter cubes in a protected, dust-free area, preferably in the supplied case.
- Page 15 SpectraMax Mini Installation Guide 2. Press the top of the filter chamber cover to release the latch. The door opens slightly. 3. From the top of the door, gently pull down to open the filter chamber. Note: The filter chamber should open with no resistance. Do not use excessive force to open the chamber.
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Page 16: Chapter 3: Maintenance
Chapter 3: Maintenance Perform only the maintenance tasks described in this guide. Contact a Molecular Devices service engineer to inspect and perform a preventive maintenance service on the instrument each year. See Obtaining Support on page Before you operate the instrument or perform maintenance operations, make sure you are familiar with the safety information in this guide. - Page 17 SpectraMax Mini Installation Guide 5090341 C...
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Page 18: Chapter 4: Storing Or Shipping The Instrument
Chapter 4: Storing or Shipping the Instrument Before you move the instrument, make sure that the new location is a dry, flat work area that has sufficient space for the instrument, host computer, and required cables. Tip: Although you can always carry the instrument, depending on the distance that you are moving it, you might use a rolling cart instead. - Page 19 SpectraMax Mini Installation Guide 5. Manually open the plate chamber door, gently slide the plate drawer out of the instrument, and place the transport lock on the end of the of the plate drawer. 6. Use the hex key (included in the accessory case) to tighten screws #2 and #3 until the transport lock is attached to the plate drawer.
- Page 20 Chapter 4: Storing or Shipping the Instrument 15. Place the two larger vertical foam packing materials on the sides of the instrument and the medium vertical foam packing material at the rear of the instrument. 16. Place the small vertical foam packing material, with the slot, in front of the instrument power button and the other small vertical foam packing material on the other side of the filter door in the front of the instrument.
- Page 21 SpectraMax Mini Installation Guide 17. Align the holes in the top foam packing material and place it over the vertical foam packing material. 18. Fold the handles on the cardboard slide upward and use the cardboard to slide the instrument into the carton.
- Page 22 Chapter 4: Storing or Shipping the Instrument 20. Place the accessories foam packaging material onto the second cardboard slide, fold the handles upward, and slide it into the carton above the instrument. 21. Slide the top foam packing material into the carton above the accessories. 22.
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Page 23: Obtaining Support
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