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Bio-Plex Manager Software 6.1 User Guide | Controlling the System
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Platform Heater
The microplate platform has a heater for warming samples. The heater has an
operating range of 35ºC to 60ºC (95ºF to 140ºF), and can be controlled
through Bio-Plex Manager.
To access the heater controls, select Platform Heater from the Instrument
menu, or click the button on the main toolbar .
Figure 32. Platform Heater dialog
In the Platform Heater dialog, click the Turn Heater on checkbox to turn on the
heater, and set the target temperature within the range 35 to 60ºC using the
scroll buttons.
To automatically turn the heater off at the end of a run, select the Turn Heater
off after run checkbox.
The dialog box and the Bio-Plex Manager status bar indicate the current
platform temperature. The status bar also indicates whether the heater is
turned on.
Figure 33. Status bar indicating the heater is on
If the heater is in the process of warming up or cooling down, the temperature
is shown in red. If the heater is on and has reached the specified temperature,
the temperature is shown in green. If the heater is off and is at ambient
temperature, the temperature is displayed in black.
NOTE: If you initiate a run before the heater has warmed up or cooled down
(that is, the temperature is shown in red), you have the option of waiting until
the specified temperature is reached or proceeding with the run immediately.
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