Luminex xPONENT 4.2 for FLEXMAP - Manual (Page 51)

16. Click Single Step to acquire the first well, then pause acquisition.
17. Click Run Batch to start acquisition, or Save to save the batch for a later time. You can
also save the protocol and/or standard and control information by clicking Save Prtcl.
NOTE: If the batch spans more than one plate, the tray ejects automatically
when all defined wells have been acquired. A dialog box displays
prompting you to insert the next plate.
Settings Subtab
Batches > Batches > Settings
Use this tab to name your new batch and configure acquisition settings. For existing batches,
you can view the acquision parameters of the selected saved batch and print the batch
settings report.
This tab contains the following:
• Name box and box for description - Type a name and a description in the appropriate
boxes.
• Acquisition Settings - Use this section to set the following:
• Volume - This is the volume the instrument will aspirate into the system for analysis.
Type the desired sample volume in microliters. Use values from 20 to 200 µl. To avoid
air intake, add at least 25 µl to the sample well in addition to the sample size. The
default value is 50 µl.
• XY heater - Select to enable the XY heater. In the box, type the desired value in
degrees Celsius. The temperature range is 35°C to 60°C.
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