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Molecular Devices FlexStation II 384 Operator's Manual

Molecular Devices FlexStation II 384 Operator's Manual (134 pages)

Benchtop Scanning Fluorometer and Integrated Fluid Transfer Workstation

Brand: Molecular Devices | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 1 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
System Description
7
Introduction
7
Operator's Manual Overview
9
Safety Information
10
System Components
12
Covers and Instrument Panels
13
Drawers
15
Fluidics Module
17
Detection Module
19
Computer
21
Accessories
22
Consumables
23
Overview of Operation
24
Theory of Operation
25
Introduction to Fluorometry
25
Instrument Design
27
Modes of Operation
30
Introduction to Softmax PRO Application Software
33
Installation Procedures
37
General Precautionary Information
37
Unpacking the System
38
Installing the Fluidics Module
41
Installing the Pipettor Head
43
Setting up the Computer
46
Connecting the Cables
47
Installing the Drawer Adapters
48
Installing Softmax PRO
48
Operating Procedures
49
Overview
50
Starting up the System
51
Setting the Temperature
55
Displaying Temperature
55
Setting the Temperature with the Control Panel
55
Setting the Temperature with Softmax PRO
56
Setting up the Software
57
Configuring Instrument Settings in Flex Mode
60
Wavelengths
61
Sensitivity
63
Timing
64
Automix
65
Autocalibrate
65
Assay Plate Type
66
Wells to Read
67
Compound Source
69
Compound Transfer
70
Triturate Selection
73
Pipette Tips Layout
74
Compound and Tip Columns
75
Autoread
78
Pipette Tip Air Gap
78
Settings Displayed in Plate Sections
79
Other Software Settings
80
Reading the Microplate
81
Shutdown
84
Other Read Modes
84
Optimizing Fluorescence Assays in Spectrum Mode
85
Applications
91
Service and Maintenance Procedures
93
Technical Support
93
Moving the Instrument
94
Cleaning the Instrument
94
Using the Microplate Adapters
95
Using the Compound Baseplate
95
Replacing Fuses
96
Replacing the Flash Lamp
98
Long-Term Shutdown
101
Troubleshooting Procedures
103
Problems During Startup
103
Opening a Drawer Manually
105
Understanding Potential Mechanical Problems
106
Background
106
Before Using the Instrument
106
Avoiding Mechanical Problems
107
In Case of Power Failure
107
Recovering from Mechanical Problems in Flex Mode
108
Assessing a Mechanical Problem
109
Opening the Instrument
110
Evaluating the Tip Rack
111
Inspecting Inside the Fluidics Module
112
Removing the Pipettor Head
115
Expelling Undispensed Fluid from Tips
117
Recovery Procedure
118
General Error Messages
119
Tilting or Removing the Fluidics Module
121
Tilting the Fluidics Module
122
Removing the Fluidics Module
123
Appendices
125
Parts and Accessories
125
Performance Specifications
126
Warranty
128
Index
129

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