Bio-Rad ProteinChip Data Manager Software - Manual (Page 18)

Operating the ProteinChip SELDI Reader Page 13
3. In ProteinChip data manager client software, connect to the reader by
clicking its name in the Explorer pane.
4. Once connected, select Instrument | Instrument Options. Allow a few
moments for the dialog box to retrieve the current settings from the
ProteinChip SELDI reader.
Fig. 11: The Instrument Options dialog box.
5. Enter the computer name recorded in step 2 into the ProteinChip Data
Manager Name field and click the Update button to update the
instrument. Click the Close button to exit.
6. You are now ready to begin using the ProteinChip SELDI system. Please
refer to the ProteinChip data manager software manual for details.
Operating the
ProteinChip
SELDI Reader Except for the power switch (located at the back of the reader), there are no
operating controls on the ProteinChip SELDI reader. For the Personal Edition, the
only movable part is the door, which is opened to insert or remove an array. For
the Enterprise Edition, the only movable parts are the cassette dust cover lids,
which are opened to insert or remove cassettes. The reader is controlled through
the software. See the ProteinChip data manager software manual for more
information. Please note that if the reader is used in a manner not specified by
Bio-Rad, the safety protection system provided by the reader may be impaired.
CAUTION
Use of controls and adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.