Bio-rad Model 550, Ultramark, and Benchmark Microplate Rea Manual do Utilizador

Notes: 1. If an out-of-range absorbance is measured in one of the blank wells, then the report will show:Blank mean *.***Std. Dev. *.***If the out-of

Notes: 1. If one of the positive or negative control wells has an out-of-range absorbance value, the values reported for positive and negative mean an

Format No. 1:Format No. 2:9Stored No. of Standard Sample Max. No.Plate Format Standards Replicates Replicates SamplesNo. 1 0–7 1 1 88No. 2 0–7 1 2 44N

Format No. 3:Format No. 4:10

Format No. 5:Format No. 6:Notes:1. Blank wells that have been defined under the SET BLANKS mode are replaced by those of the templates. In order to se

4. Under three different sets of conditions, an error may be made in cal-culation of the calibration curve and an error message will be printed on the

4.2 Quick Guide—Reading a plate:1. Open the rear compartment and verify that the correct interference filters are properlyinstalled in the filter whee

4.3 Detailed OperationSet Analysis ModeIn this series of screens the user chooses single or dual wavelength measurement, assignsthe measurement and re

5. Filter selection:a. Use either ARROW to move the cursor under the check box next to Filt.b. Press SELECT to darken the check box next to Filt.c. Pr

Set Report Types ModeChoose the reports to be generated and automatically printed from within this mode.1. Press MODE until the display reads2. Press

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3. Press ENTER. The display changes to readNote: If the display instead changes toit is because the parameters have been set for a Concentration repor

d. If a column has previously been defined as blank, its check box will be darkened. If a column is not yet defined as blank, then its check box is em

e. When the desired row is chosen, press NEXT to move the cursor to the column position. f. Again, use either ARROW to step up or down between 1 and 1

4. The cursor begins under the first digit of the Upper limit. Use either ARROW to change the first digit. 5. When the first digit is set, press NEXT

5. In this screen, choose the type of cutoff report desired.a. Use either ARROW to move the cursor under the appropriate check box.b. Press SELECT to

10. If it is not necessary to change the number of controls, skip to Step 12. To change the number of positive and negative controls:a. Use either ARR

14. Negative control locations are defined just as those for positive controls. a. Use either ARROW to move the cursor under the check box next to Neg

d. First set the number of standards by using either ARROW to move the cursor under the check box next to STDs.e. Press SELECT to darken the check box

q. Press NEXT to move the cursor to the second digit. Use either ARROW to set the second digit.r. Repeat step q until all four digits are set correctl

j. To set the number of replicates for each sample, use either ARROW to move the cursor under the check box next to Sample Repl.k. Press SELECT to dar

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c. Press ENTER and the screen will changed. Use either ARROW to move the cursor under the check box next to Print Reports.e. Press SELECT to darken th

Section 5Instrument Service by the UserCaution: Electrical shock hazard! Always disconnect the instrument fromthe AC power source before opening the s

Section 6Troubleshooting and Error MessagesThe Model 550 Microplate Reader constantly monitors several vital functions and will dis-play appropriate m

b.The best measurement wavelength Check references for the substrate you are filter for the substrate in use has not using, or determine the best mea

Section 7Specifications7.1 Instrument SpecificationsOperating panel Membrane keypad with 2 arrow and 6 function keysDisplay 2 lines x 16 characters LC

7.2 RS-232 Interface SpecificationsThe following specification describes the syntax and language required for computer con-trol of the reader. In addi

7.3 Command Language for the Model 550 Microplate ReaderSYNTAX:<device name><space><command>[ <space><command args.>] &l

8. <command>: “RPLATE” - read plate; arguments <mix>, <wp1>,<wp2><cmd args>: mix - Mixing time before reading (in second

Error Codes“0000” - No error“8071” - Invalid Command“8072” - Parameter Out of Range“8073” - Device Not In Remote Mode“8074” - Device Busy“8075” - Not

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Section 1IntroductionThe Model 550 Microplate Reader is an eight-channel, vertical pathlength photometerthat measures the absorbance of the contents o

Section 2Product Description2.1 Contents of Shipping CartonThe shipping carton contains the following items:1. Model 550 Microplate Reader, with 415 n

Fig. 2. Rear View2.3 Membrane KeypadFig. 3. Keypad1. START/STOP Initiates plate reading using current analysis mode. Stops plate reading.2. PAPER FEED

Section 3Instrument Set-up3.1 Initial Start-up1. Place the instrument on a clean, sturdy table or bench. It is important to keep the instru-ment in a

In general, the on-board software is operated by:* Pressing MODE and the ARROW keys until the desired mode is displayed.* Pressing the ARROW keys to c

The first time the instrument is turned on, or after a battery failure, the following defaultinformation will be held in the memory.1. 96 absorbance v