Bio-Rad VersaFluor™ Fluorometer - Manual (Page 3)

Table of Contents
Page
Section 1 General Safety Information ......................................................................1
1.1 Caution Symbol.........................................................................................................1
1.2 Precautions ................................................................................................................1
Section 2 Product Description ....................................................................................2
2.1 Packing List ...............................................................................................................2
2.2 Identification of System Components.......................................................................2
Section 3 Installation ...................................................................................................4
3.1 Environmental Requirements....................................................................................4
3.2 Power On and Initial Display....................................................................................4
3.3 Adjusting the LCD Contrast .....................................................................................5
3.4 Setting Up the VersaFluor Thermal Printer..............................................................5
Section 4 Introduction .................................................................................................7
4.1 Fluorometer System ..................................................................................................7
4.2 Operation Menu Overview........................................................................................9
4.3 Gain Function ..........................................................................................................10
4.4 Range Function........................................................................................................10
4.5 Set Zero Function ....................................................................................................11
4.6 Print Averaging Function........................................................................................11
4.7 Setting the Clock .....................................................................................................12
4.8 Serial Port Functions ...............................................................................................12
4.9 Kinetic Readings .....................................................................................................13
4.10 Lamp ON/OFF ........................................................................................................14
4.11 Resetting the Print Sample Number........................................................................14
Section 5 Operating Instructions .............................................................................15
5.1 Quick Guide Procedure ...........................................................................................15
5.2 Instrument Parameter Set-Up..................................................................................16
5.3 Setting Up a Standard Curve...................................................................................16
5.4 Reading Unknown Samples....................................................................................17
Section 6 Troubleshooting.........................................................................................18
6.1 Troubleshooting Table ............................................................................................18
6.2 Performance Check—Internal Diagnostics ............................................................18
Section 7 Maintenance...............................................................................................20
7.1 Fuse Replacement ...................................................................................................20
7.2 Lamp Replacement..................................................................................................20
7.3 Cleaning Up a Fluid Spill........................................................................................21
Section 8 Filters for Fluorescent Protocols .............................................................22
Section 9 Specifications .............................................................................................22
Section 10 Systems, Accessories, and Reagents for VersaFluor Fluorometer ......23
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