Microplate Luminometer Structure of the Software
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Autosave Function
Upon selection of this function, the results are automatically
saved to files. The file names comprise an abbreviation of the
measurement method (RD, SK and FK) and a consecutive
number. This ensures fast storage of the measured data ac-
cording to the selected methods.
Before starting a measurement, first select the [Autosave] func-
tion on the [Options] menu (✔= active). It will remain active until
you deselect it again.
Selection of the sample area to be measured (see also page 39)
All wells of the microplate
As default, all wells of a microplate are selected for the following
measurement. When you click the Start button
, the entire mi-
croplate is measured.
Selecting partial areas
If you want to measure one segment of the microplate, click the
button, mark the desired area with the cursor. Then click the
button again to confirm the selection and to exit the select
mode (see section 4.4). The wells selected for measurement
are depicted white on the screen, the others shaded gray.
Background measurement
Before starting a measurement, you can run a background
measurement by pressing the BG button. The result is dis-
played in the [Background] field. Select [Subtract] if you want to
subtract the background of the individual sample values.
Measurement start
Measurement of the microplate or the selected area starts after
pressing the Start button (green signal light), when the instru-
ment door is closed. The red LED lights up on the instrument.
The Start button is dimmed when a measurement is running,
when there is no contact with the luminometer or when the data
of the last measurement have not yet been saved. In all these
cases, a measurement cannot be started.
