Bio-Rad ProteinChip Serum Fractionation Kits - Manual (Page 8)

3. Enter the Gain Factor.
The Gain Factor is the scaling of the amplitude of shake. It is
adjusted by changing the multiplication factor used by the
firmware for amplitude control. The nominal value of the Gain
Factor is factory set and should normally be 14. The Gain Factor
should not go below 10 or above 18.
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Appendix B: Adjusting MicroMix 5 Settings
In some instances when rehydration of the sorbent in the plate has
been problematic, the settings of the MicroMix shaker can be
adjusted to improve the vigorousness of the shaking. Adjustments
are made to the Gain Factor in the advanced hardware settings of
the MicroMix 5 software. Generally, the manufacturer of the shaker
recommends that advanced hardware settings not be changed.
However, some advanced users may find changing these settings
useful during troubleshooting.
CAUTION: Changing the Gain Factor and/or Damping Factor affects the calibration of
the shaker, and recalibration is necessary.
To change the Advanced Hardware settings:
1. Choose Settings>Advanced Hardware. Warning appears.
Fig. 3. Advanced Hardware settings warning dialog box.
2. Choose Yes. The Advanced Hardware dialog box appears.
Fig. 4. Advanced Hardware dialog box.