System information

3 Fluorescence

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3.3 Starting a Run

Easy-to-use protocol wizards can be accessed from the HOME screen to set up the run

parameters. Follow the steps below to set up a Fluorescence run.

1. From the HOME screen, touch the INSTRUMENT CONTROL button, and then the READ

button.

2. Toggle the Detection Mode to Fluorescence. See Figure 3-1(A).

3. Touch the white text button to select a protocol or modify the displayed parameters. See

Figure 3-1(B).

4. Touch the PLATE button and select the wells to be read. Green is selected and gray is

deselected. See Figure 3-1(C).

5. Touch the DOOR button to automatically open the instrument door. See Figure 3-1(D).

6. Place the sample plate on the Microplate Sample Tray. The A1 well must be at the top right

corner.

7. Touch the DOOR button again to automatically retract the sample plate back into the

instrument.

8. Touch the START button. See Figure 3-1(E).

9. To name the results file, touch the EDIT button to activate a keypad. Enter the results file

name and touch the OK button when editing is complete.

10. Touch the OK button on the dialog screen to save. The Modulus™ Microplate Reader will

initialize and begin run.

11. To stop a run at any time, touch the STOP button.

12. Remove the sample plate after the run is complete.

REMINDER: To prevent dehydration and spills,

remove the sample plate from the

instrument when a reading is complete.

Figure 3-1: Fluorescence Parameters on the READ Screen