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Bio-Plex Manager Software 6.1 User Guide | Controlling the System
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Optics Warm Up and Shut Down
To ensure accurate and reproducible results, the optics (that is, the lasers) in
the array reader must warm up for at least 30 minutes prior to calibration,
validation, and reading assays. Optics warm up begins when you first turn on
the array reader.
You can proceed with the array reader startup procedure described in the
previous section while the optics are still warming up. However, if you try to
perform calibration, validation, or an assay reading, you will receive a warning
message.
You can cancel the warm up procedure using the Cancel Operation command
on the Instrument menu or the Cancel button in the status bar; however, this is
not recommended. Results for identical readings may vary if the optics have
not reached optimal operating temperature.
NOTE: If you attempt to start a reading during warm up, you can eject the
plate carrier using the Eject/Retract Plate command on the main toolbar
and remove the plate for storage until warm up is complete, without canceling
the warm up procedure.
If the array reader is idle for more than four hours, the optics automatically
power down (though the array reader itself remains on). Depending on the
length of the shutdown, a full 30-minute warm up period may be required
before more readings can be taken.
Click the Warm Up button on the main toolbar or from the Instrument
menu to begin warm up after automatic power down.
If you attempt to perform a reading after automatic power down, you receive a
warning message and the optics begin warming up.
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