Bio-Rad Model 550, Ultramark, and Benchmark Microplate Reader Accessories User Manual
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Table of Contents
Section 1
Introduction ..................................................................................................1
1.1
Accessories to the Model 550 Microplate Reader.....................................................1
Section 2
Product Description .....................................................................................2
2.1
Contents of Shipping Carton......................................................................................2
2.2
External Features........................................................................................................2
2.3
Membrane Keypad .....................................................................................................3
Section 3
Instrument Set-up ........................................................................................4
3.1
Initial Start-up.............................................................................................................4
Section 4
Operation ......................................................................................................4
4.1
Overview ....................................................................................................................4
4.2
Quick Guide–Reading a Plate..................................................................................13
4.3
Detailed Operation ...................................................................................................14
Section 5
Instrument Service by the User................................................................28
5.1
Installing Interference Filters ...................................................................................28
5.2
Changing the Lamp ..................................................................................................28
Section 6
Troubleshooting and Error Messages......................................................29
Section 7
Specifications ..............................................................................................31
7.1
Instrument Specifications.........................................................................................31
7.2
RS-232 Interface Specifications ..............................................................................32
7.3
Command Language ................................................................................................33