System information

3 Fluorescence
www.turnerbiosystems.com 25
3.4 Switching Fluorescence Optical Kits
1. Close the instrument door by touching the DOOR button. This will ensure the Microplate
Sample Tray is at the “Home” position.
2. Manually open the instrument door and hold it down with one hand.
3. Gently pull out the Fluorescence Optical Kit found under the FLUOR label.
4. Insert a new Fluorescence Optical Kit into the opening by pushing it in firmly. The label
should be facing up and outward
3.5 Fluorescence Data
The Relative Fluorescence Units (RFU) are displayed in scientific notation with two significant
digits.
NOTE: A value of 1E33 indicates saturation of fluorescence signal.
3.6 Fluorescence Module
To add fluorescence detection capability to the Modulus™ Microplate Reader, purchase and
install the Fluorescence Module. See Appendix C for ordering information.
3.6.1 Installing the Fluorescence Module
1. Touch the DOOR button to automatically
close the instrument door and set the
Microplate Sample Tray into HOME
position.
2. Power off the Modulus™ Microplate
Reader.
3. Manually open the instrument door and
hold it down.
4. Slide the Fluorescence Detection Head in
the position labeled FLUOR located inside
the instrument. Be cautious to not damage
the printed circuit board on the back of the
detection head.
Figure 3-3: Arrows point to the two captive
screws on the fluorescence module
Figure 3-2: Installing a Fluorescence Optical Kit