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2.7 Using a Standard Light Plate
The optional Standard Light Plate provides a quick way to verify instrument performance. The
Standard Light Plate consists of three highly stable light sources which simulate luminescent
samples at signal intensity ranging over four logarithmic scales of data.
2.7.1 Getting Started
1. Briefly press the “Start” button on the Microplate Luminometer Light Plate.
2. The “Battery Check” indicator will flash a green light as long as the “Start” button is
pressed and the battery has sufficient power.
3. The green light will turn OFF once the “Start” button is released. The light plate is
now ON and ready for use. After five minutes it will automatically turn OFF. The built-
in timer can be restarted at any time by pressing the “Start” button again.
4. If the green light does not appear while the “Start” button is pressed, replace the
battery. See Section 6.3.3.
2.7.2 Running the Standard Light Plate Protocol
1. From the HOME Screen, choose INSTRUMENT CONTROL.
2. From the INSTRUMENT CONTROL Screen, select Luminescence by pressing the
DETECTION MODE button.
3. After Luminescence has been selected, press the Luminescence Protocol button and
scroll down to Luminescence Light Plate.
4. Load the Standard Light Plate and press the READ button.
For additional details regarding the Standard Light Plate, see Section 6.3.