User Manual

Chapter 2 Using the QX100 Droplet Reader
QX100 Droplet Reader and QuantaSoft Software Instruction Manual6 |
3. Place the 96-well PCR plate into the plate holder:
a. Place the 96-well PCR plate containing the amplified droplets into the base of the plate holder. Well A1
of the PCR plate must be in the top left position.
b. Move the release tabs of the top of the plate holder into the “up” position and place the top on the PCR
plate. Firmly press both release tabs down to secure the PCR plate in the holder.
4. Press the button on the green lid to open the droplet reader. Load the plate holder into the droplet reader,
and press the button on the lid again to close the cover. Confirm the first three indicator lights are green
(Table 2.1).
Placing the 96-well plate into the plate holder.
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Placing the plate holder into the droplet reader.
Push to open/close
Base of plate holder
96-well PCR plate
Top of plate holder