3 detailed operation, Initial start-up, Self-diagnosis – Bio-Rad Model 680 Microplate Reader Accessories User Manual
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4.3 Detailed
Operation
4.3.1. Initial Start-up
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End point mode
Kinetic mode
Self-diagnosis
Model 680
Microplate Reader
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System Login
User: Administrator
Password:
*****
Press ENTER
Login SCREEN
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Checkmark
Validation Program
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Checkmark mode
Initializing reader
MAIN SCREEN
Self-Diagnosis
This screen will appear upon power-up and during self-diagnosis. Date and Time shall
also be indicated on this screen.
Initialization
After self-diagnosis, the system shall initialize all the hardware.
Security Check
The system requires input of Password to confirm that the user is the authorized
operator.
Pressing the Change/Right arrow key will switch the user mode between Common
user and Administrator.
Password for both Common user and Administrator is set as “00000” initially upon
factory shipment.
Operator can change the password in the EDIT menu. See Security later.
System Ready
When this MAIN screen is on the LCD, Start/Stop key is activated for microplate
reading. Pressing Start/Stop key will begin reading according to the setting of the
current active protocol.
There are three kind of MAIN screen depending on the active protocol type: Endpoint,
Kinetic, and Checkmark program.
Four arrow keys, Numeral keys, Main key and Enter key are inactive.
Start/Stop, Memory Recall, Edit, Print and Paper Feed keys are active.
01:EndPoint Assay01
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Kit name for current active protocol
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Kinetic
M: Measurement wavelength and its position in the filter disk.
R: Reference wavelength and its position in the filter disk.
Number of reading for KINETIC
Temperature setting (if available)
Temperature reading if Incubator activated
Storage number in memory of
current active protocol
Plate shaking parameters: period in seconds and speed
M: Measurement wavelength and its position in the filter disk.
R: Reference wavelength and its position in the filter disk.
Date (day / month / year)
Plate shaking parameters:
period in seconds
speed (Fast, Middle, Slow)
mode (before every read, before first read and no shake)
End point