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      Advanced operations - Initial VolumeCheck set up conditions

      • Computer is ON and VolumeCheck is ON.
      • Allow the VolumeCheck instrument to “warm-up” for 15 minutes.
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      • Double-click on the VolumeCheck icon on the desktop to start the VolumeCheck software.
      • The Main Processing Screen is displayed.

      Setting up Output files
      The VolumeCheck generates an Output file for each well plate. If needed, setup Output file fields
      and directory.

      • Select the Settings Menu, then Output Options, then select appropriate output fields and
        destination folder.

      Setting scanning options and error handling

      • Typically the VolumeCheck is set to take 3 scans of each well to allow calculation of the
        standard deviation. In addition, error handling can be set to re-scan if data is out of range or
        standard deviation is too high.
      • Select Settings Menu, then Ultrasonic Scanning Options, then select appropriate settings.
        Example settings are: scans per sample = 3, wait time = 10, rescan min mm = 10, rescan.
      • See scanning options for more details about system settings.

      Select a Calibration File

      • Click on LOAD TABLE button in the upper right corner of main processing screen.
      • (If a calibration table is not available continue to the next step. Sensor-to-sample distance
        data will be collected.)

      Note: After scanning a rack you can click on the LOAD TABLE button to switch between calibration tables.

      Load well plate or tube rack into VolumeCheck to scan

      • Place the well plate or test tube rack onto the VolumeCheck input tray.

      Note: Tube racks or well plates are oriented with tube (or well position) A01 towards the rear left of the VolumeCheck input tray.

      • Press the Start button to initiate the VolumeCheck scan of the plate.

      Note: for information on how to create a calibration file, please see the Plate Data Creator section.

      Save output file

      • Once the plate scan is complete, the input tray opens.
      • The software prompts you to enter the plate or rack ID number. (Type RACK ID number to
        name the output file or use a handheld barcode scanner to scan the ID barcode to name the
        output file).
      • Repeat the above steps for each well plate.

      Save Project

      • Once all settings are confirmed, click OK. Settings can be saved as a project file that can be
        used in the future. Select File Menu and then Save Project.