Owner manual

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Table of Contents
Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 1
Software Packages ......................................................................................................... 1
About This Guide ............................................................................................................ 2
General Guidelines ......................................................................................................... 2
Biological Samples .................................................................................................... 2
Bead Handling........................................................................................................... 2
Limitations............................................................................................................ 3
Safety Precautions............................................................................................... 3
Bead Concentration................................................................................................... 3
Repetitive xMAP Bead Measurements...................................................................... 3
Classification and Reporter Fluorochromes .............................................................. 4
Sample Volume ......................................................................................................... 4
Sample Dilution ......................................................................................................... 5
Reagents ................................................................................................................... 5
Gating........................................................................................................................ 5
Plates......................................................................................................................... 5
Touring the Software............................................................................................................ 7
Log In .............................................................................................................................. 7
Help................................................................................................................................. 8
Log Off ............................................................................................................................ 8
Exit .................................................................................................................................. 8
Screen Elements............................................................................................................. 9
System Monitor ............................................................................................................. 10
Home ............................................................................................................................ 12
Samples ........................................................................................................................ 13
Samples Tab ........................................................................................................... 14
Create Sample Tab ................................................................................................. 15
Batches ......................................................................................................................... 16
Batches Tab ............................................................................................................ 16
Create a New Batch from an existing Protocol........................................................ 18
Protocol Tab....................................................................................................... 18
Stds & Ctrls Tab................................................................................................. 19
Plate Layout Tab................................................................................................ 21
Create a New Batch From a New Protocol.............................................................. 24
Settings Tab....................................................................................................... 24
Analytes Tab ...................................................................................................... 27
Stds & Ctrls Tab................................................................................................. 31
Plate Layout Tab................................................................................................ 32
Create a New MultiBatch......................................................................................... 33
Results .......................................................................................................................... 34
Current Batch Tab ................................................................................................... 34