System information

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3. Plug the power line cord into the power connector on the back panel of the instrument.
Plug the power supply brick into a power outlet. For power specifications, refer to
Appendix A.
4. Turn the Modulus™ Microplate Reader on. The power switch is located on the back
panel next to the power connector.
5. Look for an LED light to come on within one minute. The light is located to the left of the
touch screen and indicates when the instrument is initialized.
6. After warming up, the touch screen will activate and default to the HOME screen.
If the optional injector system was included with the purchase of the instrument, refer to
Section 4 for installation and operation instructions.
1.1.5 Instrument Overview
Components
Description
1 Color LCD Touch Screen
• Finger touch sensitive
2 LED Light
• Indicates when power is
on
3 USB Port
• USB port for data transfer
and software updates
• DO NOT use this port to
connect to a computer
4 Absorbance Module
• When installed, enables
the absorbance capability
5
Microplate Sample Tray
and Cover
• Holds a 96-well microplate
or a Waste Collection Tray
• The cover reduces cross-
talk in luminescence
applications
6 Luminescence Module
• When installed, enables
the luminescence
capability
7 Injector Tip Holder
• Holds and positions
injector tips
8
Fluorescence Module and
Optical Kit
• When installed, enables
the fluorescence capability
6
2
7
8
1
3
5
4
Figure 1-2: Front View of Modulus™ Microplate Reader