Bio-Rad Model 680 Microplate Reader Accessories - Manual (Page 63)

Chapter 5. Templates
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Benchmark Plus and Ultramark users can select from one of three standard plate
types: 12
Ч 8, 24 Ч 16, or 48 × 32. Benchmark, Model 550, and Model 680 users can
only select the standard 12 × 8 plate type.
If you are using the Ultramark, you can also define your own plate type size by
selecting Custom.
Figure 38. Selecting a template.
Creating a Custom Plate Type
If you are using the Ultramark, you can define your own plate type by selecting
Custom from the New Template submenu on the FILE menu. A dialog box will open,
allowing you to create a new plate format.
If you use a custom plate type, the Ultramark will capture an image of the
microplate at 500 micron resolution; standard plate types will simply capture
well data. There is no difference in the resulting data and analysis; however, if you
use a custom plate type, you can view the resulting microplate image in the Raw
Image Report. This report is not available if you use a standard plate type. See
page 92 for more details.
Select Custom to
select/add a different
plate type