Bio-Rad iMark Microplate Absorbance Reader - Manual (Page 11)

iMark Microplate Absorbance Reader Instruction Manual
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Instrument Setup
Unpacking the Instrument
The shipping carton contains the following items:
• iMark™ Microplate Reader, with 415 nm, 450 nm, 490 nm, 595 nm, 655 nm, and 750 nm interference
filters installed on the filter wheel
• Power cord
• USB cable
• Dust cover
• Instruction manual
• Warranty card
• One roll of thermal printer paper
Inspect the exterior of the instrument for any signs of shipping damage. Contact your local Bio-Rad
representative if any of these items are damaged or missing.
Initial Instrument Startup
1. Place the instrument on a clean, sturdy table or bench. It is important to keep the instrument in a clean,
relatively dust free environment to ensure optimal performance.
2. Connect the power cord to the back of the instrument. Before connecting the instrument to the main
electrical supply, check that the AC voltage is appropriate for the instrument.
3. To turn the power on press the green power button on the top of the instrument. The LCD will display the
version number of the on-board firmware. After about three seconds, the instrument will perform an
initial self-diagnosis that requires about fifteen seconds. The login screen displays for you to choose
your user level (administrator or common user), and enter the password (initial password: 00000).
Please allow three minutes for the instrument to warm up (reach thermal equilibrium) before reading
plates.
Change password
Select “Change Password” in the Security Menu.
Enter the current Password then move the cursor to the 3rd line and enter a new password. Press
Enter to complete the field entry. The system will return to the previous Security Menu.
Change user mode
Select “Change user” in the Security Menu.
Select a desired user mode by pressing the Right Arrow key. Enter the appropriate password for
the selected user mode. Press Enter to complete the field entry. The system will return to the
previous Security Menu.
System Login
User: Administrator
Password:
*****
Press ENTER