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2 Luminescence
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2.4 Starting a Run
Easy-to-use protocol wizards can be accessed from the HOME screen to set up the run
parameters. See Section 1.4 for protocol management. Otherwise, follow the steps below to set
up a Luminescence run.
1. From the HOME screen, touch the INSTRUMENT CONTROL button, and then the READ
button. See Figure 2-1(A).
2. Toggle the Detection Mode to Luminescence. See See Figure 2-1(B).
3. Touch the white text button to select a protocol or modify the displayed parameters. See See
Figure 2-1(C).
4. Touch the PLATE button and select the wells to be read. Green is selected and gray is
deselected. See See Figure 2-1(D).
5. Touch the DOOR button to automatically open the instrument door. See See Figure 2-1(E).
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 close the Microplate Sample Tray Cover and
retract the sample plate back into the instrument. Do
not
8. Touch the START button. See See Figure 2-1(F).
push down on the Microplate
Sample Plate Cover or force it to close.
9. To name the results file, touch the EDIT button to activate the 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
equipment when a reading is complete.
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B
C
D
E
F
Figure 2-1: Luminescence Parameters on the READ Screen