Benchmark Plus Microplate Reader User Manual This Instrument for Laboratory Use Only 4100172 Rev C
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Benchmark Plus System with Incubator Catalog Number 170-6930 Benchmark Plus Reader with Incubator Catalog Number 170-6931 Benchmark Plus System without Incubator Catalog Number 170-6935 Benchmark Plus Reader without Incubator Catalog Number 170-6936 Benchmark Plus User Manual Catalog Number 170-9504 Bio-Rad Technical Services Department Open Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time. Phone: Fax: E-mail: (800) 424-6723, option 2, option 3 (510) 741-6576 (510) 741-5802 LSG.TechServ.
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Warranty and Regulatory Notices Warranty Statement This warranty may vary outside of the continental United States. Contact your local Bio-Rad office for the exact terms of your warranty. Bio-Rad Laboratories warrants that the Benchmark Plus system will be free from defects in material and workmanship, and will meet all performance specifications for the period of 1 year from the date of shipment. This warranty covers all parts and labor.
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his/her own expense.
Table of Contents BENCHMARK PLUS MICROPLATE READER USER MANUAL ......................................................................1 1. GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................................................................1 1.1 1.2 2. INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................................................1 BENCHMARK P LUS SPECIFICATIONS ..............
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1. General Information 1.1 Introduction The Benchmark Plus microplate reader provides all the flexibility required for absorbance assay. The Benchmark Plus has the capability to perform standard colormetric ELISA and kinetic readings for general cell screening with 6, 12, 24, 96, and 384-well microplate formats. The Benchmark Plus uses a “filter-less” design, with a wavelength range of 340–800 nm.
2. Equipment Set-up and Installation 2.1 Unpacking the Benchmark Plus Microplate Reader Prior to opening the box, check for any outer damage. Document any damages, if present. Place the box upright with the TOP label facing up and open the box. Remove the instrument from the box in this position only. Warning! Grasp the instrument firmly under the right and left sides before attempting to lift or carry the instrument out of the box. Check the instrument for damaged or broken parts.
3. Using the Benchmark Plus The Benchmark Plus is operated through the Protocol dialog boxes in Microplate Manager. See the Microplate Manager User Guide for instructions on specifying the wavelengths selection and operating the Benchmark Plus through the Protocol dialogs (Chapter 4). 3.1 Loading a Plate To load a plate into the Benchmark Plus, press the Open/Close button on the front of the instrument or click on the Reader Door: Open button in the Protocol dialog box in Microplate Manager.
3.4 Incubator Controls The incubator in the Benchmark Plus is controlled from within Microplate Manager. 3.4.1 Incubator Set Point The incubator set point is set from within Microplate Manager. The last set point selected in Microplate Manager is stored in memory inside the Benchmark Plus. The Benchmark Plus will begin warming up to the last specified set point without opening Microplate Manager, upon restarting the instrument.
4. Disinfection Procedure All parts of this instrument that can come in contact with patient sera or positive samples must be handled as hazardous items. Bio-Rad Laboratories recommends using gloves when performing maintenance or working with the instrument. Ø It is very important that the instrument undergo thorough disinfection before performing maintenance or before physical removal of the instrument from the laboratory.
5. Product Information 6 170-6930 Benchmark Plus Microplate Spectrophotometer System, 110/230 V, with User Manual 170-6584 Serial Cable for PC 170-9520 MPM 5.