iv | Preface
BioTek Instruments, Inc.
Standard Model: ELx808 ............................................................. 5
Ultraviolet/Incubator Model – ELx808IU......................................... 6
Product Support & Service................................................................ 7
Contacting the Technical Assistance Center.................................... 7
Returning Instruments for Service/Repair ...................................... 7
Chapter 2: Installation ........................................................................9
Product Registration .......................................................................10
1: Unpack and Inspect the Instrument ..............................................10
2: Select the Operating Environment ................................................11
3: Install the Filter Wheel................................................................12
4: Check/Adjust the Power Input Voltage Setting................................14
5: Connect Power...........................................................................14
6: (Optional) Connect Printer...........................................................15
Printers....................................................................................16
7: Turn on Reader and Run System Test............................................16
8: Check/Adjust the Reader’s Filter Table ..........................................17
9: Configure Reader Settings...........................................................18
SETUP Options..........................................................................18
OUTPUT Options........................................................................19
REPORT Type............................................................................19
READ Options ...........................................................................20
Read Speed..............................................................................21
10: Install Software/Connect to a Computer (Optional)........................21
Attach the Cable .......................................................................21
Install Gen5 Software on the Host Computer.................................21
Establish Communication............................................................22
Changing the Baud Rate on the ELx808........................................22
11: Verify Performance ...................................................................23
Before Repackaging the Instrument..................................................24
Chapter 3: Operation.........................................................................25
Getting Started with Gen5...............................................................27
Introduction ..................................................................................28
The Keypad..............................................................................29
The Startup Screen....................................................................30
The Main Menu Screen...............................................................30
Quick Read...............................................................................31
Defining Assays .............................................................................32
Selecting an Assay ....................................................................32
Assay Name .............................................................................32
Defining the Method, Map, Formula, and Curve..............................33
METHOD ..................................................................................34
Read Type...........................................................................34
Delay in First Read ...............................................................34
Incubation Temperature........................................................35
Single or Dual Wavelength.....................................................35
