Dynex 91000051 manual Washing a Plate, To wash a plate

Washing a Plate

Washing a Plate

A plate is washed by positioning it on the carrier block, selecting the wash protocol to be run, and pressing the START key.

To wash a plate:

1. (If needed) Turn on the instrument. The display will read:

1: TESTNAME

SETUP PROGRAM

2. Place the microplate on the plate carrier.

Note: Be sure that the plate position on the carrier plate corresponds to the wash head configuration that is being used. For example, if a 1 x 8 head is used, be sure that the plate is positioned with the columns aligned with the wash head rather than perpendicular to the wash head.

3.Select the desired wash program using the up or down scroll keys or by entering the wash protocol number using the keypad.

Note: Before starting the wash protocol, verify that the correct wash protocol name is displayed.

4.Press the START key. The wash program will be automatically carried out.

Note: If variable strips was specified for the wash protocol, you will be prompted to enter the strips that are to be washed before the wash will commence.

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