PerkinElmer FL 6500 User manual

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PerkinElmer, 710 Bridgeport Avenue,
Shelton, CT 06484-4794, U.S.A
Produced in the USA.
FL 6500/8500 Microplate Reader Installation Instructions
This instruction sheet describes the installation of this accessory which is used with the FL 6500/8500
Fluorescence Spectrometer.
NOTE:
Read these instructions before you install this accessory.
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Features
• Plug-n-play accessory
• Measure samples in any plate format (Default: 96 or 384 well)
• Create new plate formats graphically and interactively
Figure 1 Microplate Reader and cover (P/N: N4201024)

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Dimensions and Specifications
Physical Characteristic Specifications
Microplate Reader Dimensions (mm) 218(W) x 340(D) x 290(H)
Microplate Reader Weight (Kg) 4.2
Microplate Reader Cover (mm) 259(W) x 430.5(D) x 331(H)
Microplate Reader Cover Weight (Kg) 4.25
Available Microplates
Physical Characteristic Specifications
The number of Wells Default: 96 or 384 and customize available
Microplate Size (mm) 85.4 x 127.6
Configuration of the Microplate Reader
• Microplate Reader
Figure 2Microplate Reader
a. Microplate fixing jig
b. X and Y axis stage
c. Microplate Reader fixing bolt
d. Collimator Lens Holder (Emission)

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e. Collimator Lens Holder (Excitation)
f. Collimator Lens Holder (Sample)
g. Optical Fiber
h. M1 Cable
i. M2 Cable
j. Pogo Pin Bracket
• Cover for Micorplate Reader
Figure 3Microplate Reader Cover
• Two cradles for the Microplate Reader
Figure 4Cradles
Installation
1. Prepare the FL 6500/8500 Fluorescence Spectrometer to install this accessory.
2. Connect the instrument power cord and the communication cable.
3. Loosen the accessory fixing bolt and remove the existing sample accessory.
Figure 5Loosening the accessory fixing bolt

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4. Pull out the cell holder by hand.
Figure 6Pulling out the cell holder
5. Remove the existing front cover of the FL 6500/8500 using a screwdriver.
Figure 7 Front Cover
6. Place the front cover of Microplate Reader and fasten the three bolts using a screwdriver.
Figure 8 Front Cover of Microplate Reader
7. Undo the four screws which attach the Hinge Guide to the sample compartment lid.
Figure 9 Remove the Hinge Guide

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8. Undo the four screws which attach the sample compartment lid to the FL 6500/8500.
Figure 10 Remove the sample compartment lid
9. Tighten the four screws that secure the cover of the plate reader to the FL 6500/8500.
Figure 11 Cover for the Microplate Reader
10. Attach the Microplate Reader cradles to the sample compartment.
Figure 12 Cradles of the Microplate Reader