Ingeniero

MicroReader 1 Operator's Manual / 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS

M IC R O R E A D E R 1 O P E R A T O R 'S M A N U A L
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

9. 10.

11. 12.

Introduction ..................................................................................... 2 Intended Use ................................................................................... 2 Specifications................................................................ 3 Installation ...................................................................................... 5 Theory of Operation ................................................................ 6 • Connections ................................................................ 7 • Controls....................................................................................... 8 Strip Application Notes ................................................................ 9 Tube Application Notes ................................................................ 10 Operation ........................................................................................ 11 A) Preparatory Steps ................................................................ 11 B) AbsorbanceMode of Operation ................................ 2 1 C) Concentration Mode of Operation ................................ 14 Trouble Shooting Chart ................................................................ 17 Maintenance ..................................................................................... 20 A) Error Code ................................................................20B) Filter Replacement ................................................................ 20 C) Display Adjustment ................................................................ 21 D) Lamp Replacement 21 1. Strip Reader-Lamp Replacement ................................ 2. Tube Reader-Lamp Replacement ................................ 23 E) Lamp Alignment................................................................ 25 F) Microwell Strip & Indexing-Pawl Alignment ............................ 27 Replacement Parts & Accessories ................................ 29 Limited Warranty and Repair .......................................................... 31 DIAGRAM CHART

Figure Figure Figure Figure

RS-232 Serial Port Diagram .................................................... 7 1: StripReader-Lamp Replacement ................................ 22 2: Tube Reader-Lamp Replacement ................................ 24 3: Lamp Alignment ................................................................ 26 4: Microwell Strip & Indexing-Pawl Alignment. 28

2 / MicroReader 1 Operator's Manual

MicroReader 1 Operator's Manual / 3

INTRODUCTION 1. Introduction The M&SE MicroReader 1 is amicroprocessor-based, single-channel photometer for use with immunochemistries (ELISA, EIA), contagious-diseases and industrial or agricultural assays. Individual models may read a single-or-double strip, formatted for 1 x 8, and 1 x 12 or 2 x 8 and 2 x 12. The MicroReader 1 can also read test tubes, from 12mm to 15mm in diameter. (The diameter may be modified by special order to accommodatecustomer-specified diameters.) With interchangeable (plugin) filters, the unit can be used over a wavelength range of 400-700nm. As the strip is indexed from well to well (or the tube is inserted) into the light source path, the instrument will automatically blank or read a well or tube at the touch of a button. INTENDED USE 2. Intended Use The MicroReader 1 is designed to perform routine analysis ofphotometric end-point assays. For any use other than the aforementioned application, please contact MSE for recommendations. 3. Specifications

SPECIFICATIONS

Microwell Strip .............................. 8 or 12 well, single-or-double strip (flat bottom strip). Tube Dimensions & Min. Read Volume:     12mm 13mm 14mm 15mm (Round Bottom) ............. 0.65 ml. (Round Bottom) ................