Bio-Rad Bio-Plex Pro™ Wash Stations - Manual (Page 48)

Defining New Programs
48 Bio-Plex Pro and Bio-Plex Pro II Wash Stations
Defining Custom Wash Programs
The following instructions are for defining custom programs. The programs needed
for Bio-Plex or other xMAP assays are pre-installed on your wash station. No further
programs are needed unless your assay has unique needs. Access the pre-loaded
programs as described on pages 18 and 19.
The operating procedure is dependent on the instrument options and the program
settings.
Caution
Be careful that the plates are positioned in the microplate reader as
selected in the program, otherwise spilling can occur and the instrument
may become contaminated.
WARNING
When the instrument is busy, do not touch the manifold!
After the instrument has been used, the manifold and prime
tray may be infectious!
Wash Modes
The instrument can wash a microplate using the following wash modes:
Plate Mode Each program step is performed on all of the selected strips of a
microplate sequentially, before proceeding to the next step.
The entire plate or the defined plate range is processed for the
defined soaking time.
Strip Mode The entire wash program is performed on one strip of a
microplate before proceeding to the next strip. The strip is
processed for the defined soaking time, before proceeding to
the next strip or group of strips.