Bio-Tek FL600 Hardware Manual

BIO-TEK FL600

FLUORESCENCE

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HARDWARE GUIDE

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BIO-TEK FL600

FLUORESCENCE

PLATE READER

For Research & Development Use Only

HARDWARE GUIDE

™

Part No. 6001000

June, 1998
Revision D

Notices

BIO-TEK INSTRUMENTS, INC.
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Winooski, Vermont, USA
05404-0998

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Copyright

 Copyright 1997, Bio-Tek Instruments, Incorporated. No part of this
publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval
system, or translated into any language without the written permission of Bio-Tek
Instruments, Incorporated.

Trademarks

Bio-Tek® is a registered trademark, and FL600™ and KC4™ are trademarks of

Bio-Tek Instruments, Inc.. Windows® and Windows 95 are trademarks of the
Microsoft Corporation.

Restrictions and Liabilities

Information in this document is subject to change, and does not represent a
commitment by Bio-Tek Instruments, Inc. Changes made to the information in
this document will be incorporated in new editions of the publication. No
responsibility is assumed by Bio-Tek for the use or reliability of software or
equipment that is not supplied by Bio-Tek, or its affiliated dealers.

Bio-Tek Part No. 6001000

Bio-Tek FL600 iii

Revision History

Revision Date Changes

A 4/97 Release to production

B 10/97 Added Stay Clear safety symbol. Corrected Electrical, Optical,

and Performance Specifications sections. Added CE Mark
information. Deleted Appendix A.

C3/98

D6/98

Preface: Added warranty. Page 2-1: Modified instructions for
Setting Up the FL600 Reader. Page 5-2: Changed electrical
specification for fuses. Page 5-11: Modified text and data on
serial communications to reflect parity differences between KC4
reader software and FL600 diagnostic software. Page 5-13: On
filter table, modified use of excitation filters and added two new
filter wavelengths.

Preface: Changed phone numbers and e-mail addresses.
Chapter 4: Changed air filter maintenance procedure. Added

lamp replacement procedure.

iv Bio-Tek FL600

Warranty

This Warranty is limited and applies only to new products, except for computer-based
software which is covered under a separate Warranty Policy, manufactured by
Bio-Tek® Instruments, Inc. (“Bio-Tek”). Bio-Tek makes no warranty whatsoever
regarding the condition of used products.

Bio-Tek warrants the instrument (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Products” or
“Product”) for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date against defective
materials or workmanship. This Warranty is limited to the original purchaser (the
“Purchaser”) and cannot be assigned or transferred. All claims under this Limited
Warranty must be made in writing to Bio-Tek, Attention: Service Department.
Purchaser must ship the Product to Bio-Tek, postage pre-paid. Bio-Tek shall either
repair or replace with new or like-new, at its option and without cost to the Purchaser,
any Product which in Bio-Tek’s sole judgment is defective by reason of defects in the
materials or workmanship.

This Warranty is VOID if the Product has been damaged by accident or misuse, or has
been damaged by abuse or negligence in the operation or maintenance of the Product,
including without limitation unsafe operation, operation by untrained personnel, and
failure to perform routine maintenance. This Warranty is VOID if the Product has been
repaired or altered by persons not authorized by Bio-Tek, or if the Product has had the
serial number altered, effaced, or removed. This Warranty is VOID if any of the
Products has not been connected, installed or adjusted strictly in accordance with
written directions furnished by Bio-Tek. Batteries, fuses, lightbulbs, and other
“consumable” items used in any of the Products are not covered by this Warranty.
Software utilized in conjunction with any of the Products is not covered by the terms of
this Warranty but may be covered under a separate Bio-Tek software warranty.

We will continue to stock parts for a maximum period of five (5) years after the
manufacturer of any equipment has been discontinued. Parts shall include all materials,
charts, instructions, diagrams, and accessories that were furnished with the standard
models.

THIS WARRANTY CONTAINS THE ENTIRE OBLIGATION OF BIO-TEK
INSTRUMENTS, INC., AND NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED, IMPLIED,
OR STATUTORY ARE GIVEN. PURCHASER AGREES TO ASSUME ALL
LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES AND/OR BODILY INJURY OR DEATH
WHICH MAY RESULT FROM THE USE OR MISUSE OF ANY EQUIPMENT OR
INSTRUMENT BY THE PURCHASER, HIS EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR
CUSTOMERS, OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED
HEREIN. WE SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DIRECT OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND. THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT
BE CHANGED OR MODIFIED IN ANY WAY WITHOUT THE EXPRESS
WRITTEN PERMISSION OF AN OFFICER OF BIO-TEK INSTRUMENTS, INC.

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Warnings and Precautions

When operated in a safe environment, according to the instructions in this manual,
there are no known hazards associated with the instrument. However, the
operator should be aware of certain situations which could result in serious injury.

Hazard Warnings

Warning! Power Rating. The instrument must be connected to a power
receptacle that provides voltage and current within the specified rating for the
system. Use of an incompatible power receptacle may produce electrical shock
and fire hazards.

Warning! Electrical Grounding. Never use a two-prong plug adapter to
connect primary power to the instrument. Use of a two-prong adapter disconnects
the utility ground, creating a severe shock hazard. Always connect the system
power cord directly to a three-prong receptacle with a functional ground.

Warning! Internal Voltage. Always turn off the power switch and unplug the
power cord before cleaning the outer surfaces of the instrument or changing
filters.

Warning! Liquids. Avoid spilling liquids on the instrument; fluid seepage into
internal components creates a potential shock hazard. Wipe up all spills
immediately. Do not operate the instrument if internal components have been
exposed to fluid. If the microplate appears to have been exposed to fluid, the
reading chamber may also have been exposed. To protect the incubator, remove
the top cover and clean the interior.

Precautions

The following precautions are provided to help you avoid damaging the system:

Caution: Service. The system should be serviced by Bio-Tek-authorized service
personnel. Only qualified technical personnel should perform troubleshooting and
service procedures on internal components.

Caution: Replacement Fuses. Use replacement fuses with the required current
rating and specification. Improper fuses or short-circuiting the fuse holders may
cause fire or damage the instrument.

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Caution: Environmental Conditions. Do not expose the system to temperature
extremes. System performance may be adversely affected.

Caution: Filter Settings. The software filter settings must match the actual
filters used in the reader, in order to prevent possible damage to the
photomultiplier and/or degradation of data.

Safety Symbols

The following warning and informational symbols may be found in various
locations on the instrument. Only qualified personnel who recognize shock
hazards and are familiar with the safety precautions should use this instrument.
Read the manual carefully before operating this instrument.

Direct current

Courant continue
Gleichstrom
Corriente continua
Corrente continua

Alternating current

Courant alternatif
Dreiphasen-Wechselstrom
Corriente Atterna
Corrente alternata

Both direct and alternating current

Courant continu et courant alternatif
Allstrom (Gleich - und Wechselstrom
Corriente continua y corriente alterna
Corrente continua e corrente alternata

Earth ground terminal

Borne de terre
Erde (Bettriebserde)
Borne de Tierra
Terra (di funzionamento)

Protective conductor terminal

Borne de terre de protection
Schutzleiteranscluss
Borne de Tierra de Protección
Terra di protezione

On (Supply)

Marche (alimentation)
Ein (Verbindung mit dem Netz)
Connectado
Chiuso

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Off (Supply)
Arrest (alimentation)
Aus (Trennung vom Netz)
Desconectado
Aperto (sconnessione dalla rete di alimentazione)

Caution (Refer to accompanying documents)

Attention (voir documents d'accompanement)
Achtung siehe Begleitpapiere
Atención (vease los documentos incluidos)
Attenzione, consultare la doc annessa

Caution, risk of electric shock

Attention, risque de choc electrique
Gefährliche elektrische Spannung
Atención, riesgo de sacudida eléctrica
Alta tensione (in questo documento
Alta tensione non significa "te nsione pericolosa"
come definito in IEC 417)

Stay clear

Ne pas toucher svp .
Bitte nicht berühren
No tocario por favor
Si prega di non toccare

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Contents

1. Introducing the Bio-Tek FL600

Hardware Requirements 1-3
Software Requirements 1-4

2. Getting Started

Setting Up the FL600 Reader 2-1
Installing KC4™ and FL600 Diagnostic Software 2-2

Installing KC4 2-2
Installing the Hardware Key 2-2
Installing the FL600 Diagnostic Software (Diagnostics Use)2-2

Checking the FL600 System 2-4

Using the FL600 Diagnostic Software 2-4
Filter Wavelength Locations 2-5
Checking the COM Port 2-5

Running System Diagnostics 2-7

What to Do if the Tests Fail 2-8

Exiting the FL600 Diagnostic Software 2-9

3. Replacing Filters and Adjusting Probe Height

Adding and Replacing Filters 3-1

Changing the Filters Inside the Reader 3-2
Setting the Filter Positions in KC4 Software 3-6

Utilizing the Filter Adapter System 3-7

Removing the Filter from the Adapter 3-7

Inserting the Replacement Filter into the Adapter 3-8
Adjusting Top Optical Probe Height 3-8
FL600 Interior Configuration Diagrams 3-10

4. Bio-Tek FL600 Maintenance

Maintaining the Reader 4-1

How to Maintain the Exterior 4-1

How to Replace the Air Filter 4-1

How to Replace the Lamp 4-3

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5. Technical Information

Bio-Tek FL600 Fluorescence/Absorbance Plate Reader 5-1

Physical Dimensions 5-1

Operating Conditions 5-1

Electrical Specifications 5-2

Optical Specifications 5-2

Scanning Mechanism 5-3

Temperature Control 5-4

Performance Specifications 5-4

CE Mark Approval 5-8
Computer Specifications for FL600 Diagnostic Software 5-10
FL600 Serial Communications 5-11
Ordering Filters 5-12

Fluorescence Filters 5-12

Absorbance Filters 5-14

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This chapter introduces the Bio-Tek FL600 Fluorescence

Plate Reader. You'll find information on hardware and

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Thank you for selecting the Bio-Tek FL600. The FL600 is a powerful

fluorescence and absorbance measurement system which measures

through the use of a photomultiplier tube housed inside of a light-

impermeable detection compartment. The FL600 is capable of quantifying

both soluble and cell-associated fluorescence. The system consists of:

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software requirements and optional equipment

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suggestions.

• Accessories Kit

Both software packages are for Windows-based PCs and provides the user

with full command of the operation of the X-Y scanner. FL600’s precision

X-Y mechanism scans a microplate with a sensitive optical detection

system to quantify the fluorescence or absorbance in each well.

• The Bio-Tek FL600 Fluorescence Plate Reader

• KC4™ reader control and data reduction software

• FL600 System Software for diagnostics

• Serial Communications Cable (P/N 75034)

Virtually any microplate type from 6 to 384 wells can be used with the

FL600. Users can select any microplate from the FL600’s built-in list of

industry-standard plates, or they can define their own unique plate

format(s).

The FL600 is designed to meet international radio frequency emission

standards, EMC immunity standards, and user safety standards.

The Bio-Tek FL600 should be installed in a well-ventilated area, free from

dust and fumes. Keep the system away from direct sunlight and local heat

sources.

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Introduction to the Bio-Tek FL600

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• IBM™ 486 PC or clone 33 MHz clock

• 640 KB base memory, extended to 8 MB

• Color graphics monitor (VGA)

• Color graphics adapter (VGA)

• 120 MB hard drive

• High-density floppy disk drive 3½"

• 1 serial (COM) and 1 parallel (LPT) port

• Mouse and keyboard ports

• Microsoft or compatible mouse

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• IBM 486 PC or clone 100 MHz clock

• 640 KB base memory, extended to 8 MB

• Color graphics monitor (VGA)

• Color graphics adapter (VGA)

• 120 MB hard drive

• High-density floppy disk drive 3½"

• 1 serial (COM) and 1 parallel (LPT) port

• Mouse and keyboard ports

• Microsoft or compatible mouse

• Surge/spike protector

Introduction to the Bio-Tek FL600

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• IBM 486 / 100 MHz PC or better compatible

• Memory: 640 KB base, extended to 16 MB minimum

• 250 MB hard drive

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• Microsoft Windows compatible printer

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• FL600 System Software, version 2 or higher

• KC4™ reader control and data reduction software

• MS-DOS version 5.0 or later

• Microsoft Windows version 3.1 or later, or Microsoft

Windows 95 (with 16 MB memory)

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Introduction to the Bio-Tek FL600

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This chapter discusses how to set up the Bio-Tek FL600

hardware, check the communication port and run the

diagnostic tests, install and configure the FL600 software,

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and exit the FL600 system software.

CAUTION: It is recommended that two people lift the FL600, which weighs about 23

kg (50.6 lb.). Care must be taken when moving the device or removing it from the

packaging. Hold the device firmly from the bottom of the case when lifting it.

Setting up the Bio-Tek FL600 Fluorescence Plate Reader is simply a matter of
connecting the system to the computer via the computer’s serial port, installing
the software, and setting up communications parameters. One of the serial ports
most likely already has a mouse connected to it (the FL600 software, since it
operates under Windows, requires a mouse).

Step 1:

Step 2:
Step 3:

Step 4:

Step 5:

110V for 100-120V˜ operation,
220V for 200-240V˜ operation

Set the incubator power switch to the appropriate voltage as
follows:

Turn off the PC.
To connect the FL600, first attach the 9-pin D-type cable into the

computer’s serial port (COM1, COM2, COM3, or COM4).
Plug the other end of the cable into the Serial Data Port located at

the rear of the FL600 Fluorescence Plate Reader.
Connect the power cable to the back of the Plate Reader.

Step 6:

Plug all power cords into grounded, electrical outlets (use of a surge
protector is strongly recommended).

The FL600 and all computer hardware must be electrically grounded and

connected to a viable surge protector to avoid dangerous shocks and to

avoid destroying the electronic components through electrical spikes and

surges.

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The FL600 is supplied with two Windows™ software packages, KC4™

and FL600 Diagnostic Software.

KC4 controls the reader, reduces the fluorescence and absorbance data,

and furnishes the reports.

The FL600 Diagnostic software provides diagnostics to test the reader.

Although it contains other functions, these are undocumented and

unsupported.

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Please consult your KC4™ User’s Guide. Place disk 1 into the floppy

drive. Run Setup.exe by choosing the Run option from the File Menu of

your Windows program. This routine will guide you through the

installation of KC4 onto your hard disk.

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To use KC4 to control the reader and print data, the hardware key needs to

be installed on the parallel port of your computer. Please consult your

KC4 Operations manual for further instruction.

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To install the FL600 software, follow these steps:

Step 1:

Step 2:
Step 3:
Step 4:

Turn on your computer, start Windows, and activate Windows’
Program Manager, if necessary.

Insert the FL600 Setup diskette into the floppy drive.
Select

Run

from the Windows’

File

menu.

Type drive: setup, (i.e., b: setup).

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Getting Started

Setup will indicate to you that all FL600 diagnostic software files will be

installed into the drive and directory C:\FL600. You will be given the

opportunity to change either the drive or the directory (or both). Setup

creates a new group called Bio-Tek FL600. Note that this is different from

the KC4™ group created by the KC4™ software.

NOTE: Be sure that TrueType Fonts are enabled in the Fonts Section of the

Windows Control Panel. FL600 requires certain TrueType fonts when
printing reports. For more information on activating TrueType Fonts,
please check your Windows User’s Guide.

Getting Started

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Before you begin to use the FL600 software, you should first check that

the FL600 settings are correct.

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Step 1:

To start the FL600 diagnostic software:

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From within Windows, double-click on the FL600 icon.
Depending on your computer speed, the FL600 diagnostic

software should boot up from within 15 to 60 seconds.
Longer than that might indicate that your computer system
needs more RAM or clock speed.

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The FL600 Plate Layout screen will appear:

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Figure 2-1: FL600 Plate Layout Screen

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Refer to Chapter 3 for instructions on determining filter locations. Record

the filter locations to be entered into KC4.

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Next, turn on the FL600 Reader using the switch located on the right side

of the front panel and check the COM Port Setting.

NOTE: When the Reader has been switched on, a green light next the switch

lights up and the plate transport moves out, ready to load a plate.

Step 1:

Pull down the

Instrument

menu and select

Communications

. A
dialog box appears showing you the currently selected
communications port, through which the software is attempting to
communicate with the FL600 Reader:

Figure 2-3: Communications Port Settings Screen

Getting Started

2-5

Step 2:

Check to ensure that the correct com port is selected.

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You can test the COM port to see if it is connected and
communicating correctly by clicking on

Test.

If the FL600
is switched on and connected correctly, you will see the
following dialog box appear:

Figure 2-4: Plate Model Information Window

NOTE: You will see an error message if any of the following conditions exist: the

FL600 is not correctly connected; it is not switched on; the incorrect
communications port is selected; there is a cable problem. Check that
the reader is switched on and correctly connected to the computer, that
you have selected the correct communications port, and that the cable is
operational. Then close the message window and try the

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Click on OK to close the dialog box. You will return to the

test

again.

communications port information dialog box.

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Click on OK to save the selected communications port, if
you’ve changed it.

NOTE: If you select

Cancel

, the communications window will close without

recording any changes.

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Getting Started

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The FL600 diagnostic software will automatically test the functionality of
the Plate Reader, using the diagnostic tests.

Step 1:

Step 2:

Pull down the

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menu and select

Diagnostics

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see the following window.

Figure 2-5: Initial FL600 Diagnostics Screen

To start diagnostic tests, click on the

Start

button. Information
detailing the status of the reader appears in the window as each test
is completed. (To close the window without starting the diagnostic
tests, click on

Close or Cancel

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Once the FL600 has completed its self-diagnostic tests,
your screen should look similar to the one that follows:

Figure 2-6: FL600 Diagnostics Screen After Testing

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If any of the diagnostic tests should fail, click on the
below
the computer and the reader was will display on the screen.

Cancel

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. A log showing exactly what the communications between

Print the log by selecting the
Enter the requested details on the fax cover sheet (which

prints automatically with the log) and fax both sheets to
Bio-Tek’s Technical Assistance Center at [phone]
in the USA or [phone] in Europe. Technical
Assistance personnel will review the problem and instruct
you on what to do next.

To close the log, select the
Then, to close the diagnostics window and return to the

main screen, click on the
window.

File

menu and choosing

File

menu and choose

Cancel

button on the Diagnostics

Log...

button just

Close

Print

.

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Getting Started

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Step 1:

Step 2:

Select
unsaved work. Click on
exit without saving changes, or

You will be prompted as to whether or not you want to close the

Exit

from the File menu. You will be prompted to save any

Yes

to save the changes and exit, No to

Cancel

to forget all about exiting.

reader door, thus parking the plate transport inside the reader.

Figure 3-11: The Exit Window

To exit the software and have the door automatically closed, click in the

Close reader door

close the door (make sure you have removed your plate). Click

check box and click on OK to exit the software and

Cancel

continue without exiting.

to

NOTE: You should always opt to close the reader door when you are shutting

down the system to protect the optics from dust. Alternatively, the
carrier can be withdrawn and the reader door closed by pressing the
button located in the recess under the plate carrier.

NOTE: You can remove this software from your system (save the diskettes)

and reload it if you suspect that you are having any problems with the
instrument.

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adjust probe height for the FL600.

Adding new filters or replacing existing filter sets is a two-step process:

• Changing the excitation and emission or absorption filters in

the filter wheels inside the reader.

• Changing the settings to reflect the filter change in the KC4™.

The settings in the system software must correspond exactly to the
physical location and specification of the filters on the filter wheels. An
error in the system software specification for the filter could damage the
instrument and affect the FL600 warranty.

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Step 1:

Ensure that the plate carrier is parked inside the reader.

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Press the red button located in a recess under the plate
carrier so that the plate carrier moves inside the reader and
stops.

Park Button

Figure 3-1: Parking the Plate Transport Mechanism

(Plate Carrier)

Step 2:

Step 3:

Power down the FL600, and disconnect the reader’s power cord.

Never operate the instrument with the cover off. Operating the reader
without a cover poses a serious shock hazard and may damage the
detection circuit.

Exposing the inside measurement chamber to ambient light for more
than 30 minutes may cause saturation of the measurement device.
Should this occur, please wait 24 hours before reading.

Remove the reader’s cover.

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Using a 4 mm Allen wrench (supplied in the Accessories
Kit), remove the five screws (Figure 3-2) that secure the
reader’s cover to the base.

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Remove the top cover and set it aside.

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Figure 3-2: Removing the cover screws

Step 4:

Remove the covers on both filter wheels.

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Excitation Filter
Wheel Cover

Locate the two filter assemblies at the rear of the reader,
adjacent to the printed circuit board (Figure 3-3).

Emission Filter
Wheel Cover

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Figure 3-3: Filter wheel locations

Remove the filter wheel covers by pulling up on the heads
of the plastic snap catches. (Figure 3-4)

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Figure 3-4: Removing the cover on the emission filter wheel

Step 5:

Step 6:

Step 7:

Remove the filters you wish to change, being careful not to touch
the filter’s glass surface, or other optical components. Use extreme
care to avoid dropping the filter into the interior of the instrument.

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Rotate the filter wheel until you reach the filter you want to
change.

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Using filter forceps (available in the Accessory Kit),
remove the filter cell by pulling it straight up and out of the
wheel.

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If removing absorbance filters, remove the holder
containing the filter, not the filter itself.

Ensure that the glass surfaces of the filters are free of dust and
smudges.

Insert the new filter, and note its wavelength and position on the
filter wheel.

Fluorescence Filters:

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Align the new filter with the filter wheel, using the
illustration below (Figure 3-5). The arrow on the filter cell
should point away from the center of the filter wheel.

Insert the new fluorescence filter, and seat the filter by
applying gentle, equal pressure on the edges of the filter
housing.

Helpful hint: If the filter is marked 485/20X:

• 485 is the center wavelength;

• 20 is the bandwidth at one-half maximum transmission

(BWHM) of the excitation (X) filter.

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An emission filter has an “M” designation.

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• A dual-function Excitation/Emission filter has an

“X/M“ designation.

Absorbance Filters:

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Insert the filter into the filter holder, and insert this
assembly into the filter wheel.

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Absorbance filters do not need to be aligned.

Step 8: Note the filter’s position on the wheel (the molded letters A, B, C

are to the right of each filter), and the wavelength that is printed on
the top or side of each filter cell.

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Step 9: Replace the covers on the filter wheels. Put any unused filters in a

secure place.

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Secure the filter wheel covers by gently placing the cover
over the access hole and then pressing down on the plastic
snap covers.

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Fit the instrument cover, and secure it using the five screws.
Seal the unused filters in a plastic container, and store them

in a cool, dry location.

Step 10: Re-connect the power cable, and power up the reader.

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The plate carrier will move to the plate load position.

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The second and most important step in changing or adding filters to the
reader is changing the KC4 software filter settings to accurately reflect the
new filters and their position on the wheel. The values for filters in the
KC4 software must match the values of the filters in the reader to avoid
damaging the reader and invalidating data.

NOTE 1: Settings are stored on the PC, not the FL600. Remember to reprogram

the filter settings if you move the unit to another PC.

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The FL600 comes equipped with a set of “500 series” fluorescence filters,
which fit directly into the filter wheel. Should your application require
absorbance filters of different wavelengths than those originally supplied
with your instrument, you may order them from Bio-Tek.

Absorbance wavelengths are available only in the smaller “287 series.”
These filters must be fitted into a filter adapter before insertion into the
filter wheel. The following instructions explain how to change the filter in
the adapter.

The “287 series” filter system involves the filter, the filter adapter, a
retaining ring, and a removal-insertion tool. The tool is a cylindrical object
about two inches tall, with nodes protruding from the top and bottom.

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Step 1:

Step 2:

Step 3:
Step 4:
Step 5:

Step 6:

Step 7:

Step 8:

Remove the filter adapter from the filter wheel, as described in the
section entitled Changing Filters Inside the Reader.

Place the adapter on a clean table. Be careful not to work too close
to the edge of the table, and give yourself plenty of space. (The
filter is very small and easy to misplace when it pops out.)

Place the adapter with the wide end face-down against the table.
Insert the longer node of the tool into the top of the adapter.
Place your thumbs on top of the tool and your other fingers along

the edges underneath the adapter.
Lift both objects as a unit, to approximately one inch off the table.

Make sure that you keep the adapter parallel to the table.
Firmly press the tool down into the adapter, until the filter and

retaining ring pop out onto the table.
Put the filter in a safe, clean place for future use.

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Step 1:

Ensure that the replacement filter is free of dust and smudges. If
not, carefully clean the filter with a cotton swab soaked in alcohol.

Step 2:

Center the replacement filter on top of the retaining ring, and then
place the adapter onto the filter, wide end down. If possible, align
the window on the side of the adapter with the last four digits of
the filter number, so that the four digits will appear in the window.

Step 3:

Place both thumbs on either side of the top edge of the adapter, and
press down very firmly with equal pressure, until the assembly
snaps together.

Step 4:

Insert the shorter node of the tool into the adapter, and press down
firmly to seat the filter.

Step 5:

Install the filter adapter into the filter wheel, as described in the
section entitled Changing Filters Inside the Reader.

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Each FL600 model has been factory-configured with a top probe height
that will provide maximum sensitivity for the specified plate thickness.
Should you wish to change plate types, it may be necessary to reset the
probe height to prevent the probe from hitting the plate, or to maximize
sensitivity.

To achieve maximal sensitivity when using the top optical probe it is
necessary to adjust the probe height as low as possible, while still allowing
free movement of the microplate underneath. Follow the directions below
to adjust the top probe height, referring to the diagrams in Figure 3-6.

Step 1:

To withdraw the plate carrier into the instrument, press the plate
carrier retrieval button located on the front underside of the
instrument. Shut off the instrument, and unplug the power cord.

Step 2:

Using the 4 mm hex screw driver provided in the accessories box,
remove the five machine screws holding down the top cover.
These screws are located in the recessed pockets on the underside
edge of the bottom shroud. (See Figure 3-2.)

NOTE 1: Never operate the instrument with the cover off. Operating
the reader without a cover poses a serious shock hazard and may
damage the detection circuit.

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Bio-Tek FL600

NOTE 2: Exposing the inside measurement chamber to ambient light
for more than 30 minutes may cause saturation of the measurement
device. Should this occur, please wait 24 hours before reading.

Step 3:

Step 4:

Step 5:

Step 6:

Step 7:

Step 8:

Reaching into the inside of the instrument, place a microplate on
the plate carrier, ensuring that it is the same type you usually use.

Place the probe height adjustment shim (provided in the
accessories box) on the top of the plate, taking care to center it over
the plate. The end that contains the notch matching the top probe
size must be oriented toward the optical probe.

Using the 2.5 mm hex wrench provided, loosen the two set screws
holding the top probe in place. These two set screws are located on
the front surface of the top probe.

Carefully raise the probe so that the bottom of the top probe is
above the top edge of the plate and shim on the plate carrier.

Turn the X-axis and the Y-axis drive screws so that the appropriate
notch in the shim is located underneath the top probe.

Carefully lower the top probe into the notch of the shim, taking
care not to damage the probe. Make sure that the probe is straight
and vertical, and then tighten the set screws.

Step 9:

Step 10:
Step 11:

Step 12:

Step 13:

Turn the X-axis drive screw so that the plate is no longer located
under the probe. Make sure that the plate carrier has not traveled
so far as to open the door. If it has done so, back the plate up by
turning the X-axis screw.

Remove the microplate and shim from the plate carrier.
Replace the top cover. Carefully align the five 4 mm screws

holding the top shroud in place, and then tighten them.
Check the door for ease of movement. If the door movement is

impeded, try readjusting top shroud, making sure that it is on
properly and that the screws are tightened sufficiently.

Attach the power cord, and turn on the power switch. The plate
carrier should eject.

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FL 600 IN TER IO R CO N FIG U R ATION

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PROBE

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The FL600 requires regular, systematic maintenance to guarantee that it
will run in top form. This includes regularly cleaning the reader’s exterior,
changing its air filter, and replacing its lamp.

This chapter explains the preventative maintenance

procedures for the FL600, including how to

replace the air filter and the lamp.

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Exterior maintenance consists of simply wiping the reader with a damp
cloth and mild detergent.

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Dust can affect flourescence values. The FL600 air filter should be
cleaned or replaced once every six months, more often if your site is
especially dusty.

Step 1: To access the air filter, snap the fan cover away from the right hand

underside of the reader (on the same side as the plate transport), by
grabbing it between your thumb and forefinger and pulling
downward. (See

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and

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Step 3:

Clean the filter by blowing the dust out with an air blower, and/or
rinsing by hand with sudsy water and then clean water. Be sure to
dry the filter thoroughly before reinserting it into the fan cover.

Step 4:

If the filter is damaged or difficult to clean, or if the fan cover is
damaged, replace the entire fan cover and filter with Bio-Tek P/N

49840.

Step 5:

Return the fan cover to its original position at the underside of the
reader, and snap it back into place.

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Bio-Tek FL600

Never use the FL600 without an air filter.

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NOTE: Full instructions for lamp replacement are provided with the lamp

replacement kit.

CAUTION! Never touch the surface of the lamp, as any residue could
hamper illumination. We recommend that you wear gloves when
touching a new lamp.

Step 1:

Step 2:

Make sure the plate transport mechanism is “parked.” To do so,
press the red button in the recess under the plate carrier, so that the
plate carrier moves inside the reader and stops.

park button

Shut off the FL600, and then unplug both the power and computer

Figure 4-3

cables from the rear of the device.

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4-3

CAUTION! It is very dangerous to operate the FL600 with the cover
off, as there is a probability of electrical shock.

Step 3:

Step 4:

Using the 4 mm Allen wrench provided in the accessories kit,
unscrew the five screws holding the reader cover to the base.

Remove the top cover, and set it aside.

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Step 5:

Step 6:

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At the back of the FL600, on the left side, you will find the
lamp assembly (as shown below).

Excitation Filter Wheel

Lamp
Assembly

Remove the two PMT wires from the cable harnesses on the lamp

Emission Filter Wheel

Figure 4-5

cover, and disconnect the solenoid cable. (See Figure 4-6.)
Unscrew the two thumb screws that hold the lamp cover onto the

lamp assembly, and lift up the lamp cover. (See Figure 4-7.)

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Bio-Tek FL600

Step 7:

Using the 3mm Allen wrench provided in the accessories kit,
unscrew the three screws mounting the lamp assembly to the lamp
housing.

CAUTION! Fingerprints can ruin the FL600 quartz halogen

lamp and render it unusable.

Step 8:

Disconnect the lamp wires, and slide the lamp assembly away from
the PMT base and toward the fan.

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Step 10:

Step 11:

Step 12:

Step 13:

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Carefully remove the lamp assembly from the lamp housing.

Remove the lamp from the lamp assembly by removing the three

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3mm hex screws.
Insert the new lamp (P/N 6000556S) into the lamp assembly, and

then replace the three screws.
Remount the lamp assembly to the lamp housing, and screw down

the three 3mm hex screws. Be careful not to over-tighten them.
Reconnect the two lamp wires in any configuration. Polarity is not

an issue.
Replace the lamp cover, making sure that cable attached to the

solenoid is routed through the center hole of the lamp cover.

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Step 15:

Attach the lamp cover to the lamp assembly, using the two thumb
screws. Be careful not to over-tighten them.

Step 16:

Step 17:

Step 18:
Step 19:

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Reconnect the solenoid cable, and re-route the cables through the
cable harness.

Replace the reader cover, and attach it by screwing in the five
screws.

Plug in the power cable and the computer cable.
Turn on the FL600. The plate transport mechanism will

automatically move into the load position.

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Bio-Tek FL600

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This chapter contains a variety of technical information, including

hardware specifications for the Bio-Tek FL600 Fluorescence Plate

Reader.

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Height 247 mm (97 in.)
Width 707 mm (278 in.)
Depth 426 mm (168 in.)
Weight 23 kg (50.6 lb.)
Shipping Weight 30 kg (66 lb.)

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Temperature +4°C to +35°C
Relative Humidity 20% to 80%, non-condensing

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Fuse 5.0 amp, time-delay T, glass, 5 mm x 20 mm, 250 volt-type

(Part Number 46055)

Input Voltage 90-132 volts AC

180-240 volts AC
47-63 Hz, 525 VA max

The power supply has a auto ranging power input.

Internal Voltages ±15 volt DC, +24 volt DC, +5 volt DC,

-950 volt DC

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Lamp Type M32-Type, Tungsten-Halogen, 75 watt

optically stabilized lamp in fan-cooled assembly

Lamp Life 2000 hours minimum

Excitation Range 300 nm - 650 nm filters

fitted in a motor driven wheel assembly

Emission Range 350 nm - 750 nm filters

fitted in a motor driven wheel assembly (complete
with photomultiplier)

Absorbance Range 340 nm - 750 nm filters
Filter Wheel 6 positions
Detector Photomultiplier Tube

Probe Diameter The fully randomized Quartz fiber bundles are

available in four sizes to meet user needs. Different
probes can be fitted to the upper and lower positions
at the factory.

5.0 mm general purpose probe for all media up to
96 wells.

3.0 mm general-purpose probe suitable for media up
to 96 wells

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Technical Information

1.5 mm special probe for 384-well plates with
minimum crosstalk, reduced sensitivity on other
plates

1.0 mm special probe for high-density media.

Probe Selector Probe diameters can be different in the top read and

bottom read positions.

Selection of top or bottom read position is under software
control.

The height of the top reading probe may need to be set by
the user for different plate heights. See the section
entitled Adjusting Top Optical Probe Height in Chapter

3.

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Speed 65 mm/second maximum
Resolution 5 microns
Repeatability within ±25 microns
X Drive 10.0 mm leadscrew
Y Drives 10.0 mm leadscrew

There are two (Y axis) Probe scanning mechanisms fitted for top and bottom

read configurations

Probe Configurations Selection of top or bottom reader or optical density mode

under computer control

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The FL600 is fitted with a heater block which can be programmed to heat the
plate to a temperature above ambient.

Temperature Range Ambient +6° Celsius to 50° Celsius
Uniformity Within ±0.5° Celsius across a 96 well Dynatech black plate

measured with thermal probes in the center and four corner
wells and 150 µl of Johnsons Baby Oil per well.

Time to Stabilize Within 30 minutes after switching on
Time to Cool Approx. 2.5 hours from 37° Celsius to 6° Celsius

above the on-board ambient temperature reference
sensor.

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Standard Plate Types All 96-well microplates and most 48- to 6-well

tissue culture plates

High-Density Plate Types 384-well microplates.

Note: Reader performance will be optimized by factory-

fitting of a smaller fibre optic probe 1.0mm or 1.5mm
diameter).

60, 72 and 96 well Terasaki plates
Note: Optimum probe size is 1.0mm or 1.5mm diameter.
A custom plate adapter is required.

Plate Sizes Minimum 126 mm × 84 mm

Maximum 133 mm × 90 mm

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Technical Information

Sensitivity (Specified)

Bottom Reading 5.0mm Probe

Top Reading 5.0mm Probe

10 pg/ml solution of Sodium Fluoroscein, in PBS,
150 µl per well Signal to Noise Ratio of 2 or greater.

Excitation 485/20, Emission 530/25
Hellma 96-well quartz plate.

125 ng/ml solution of Propidium Iodide, in PBS,
150 µl per well Signal to Noise Ratio of 2 or greater.

Excitation 485/20, Emission 645/40
Cestar 3603 96-well plate.

20 pg/ml solution of Sodium Fluoroscein, in PBS,
300 µl per well Signal to Noise Ratio of 2 or greater.

Sensitivity (Typical)

Excitation 485/20, Emission 530/25
Dynatech 96-well black plate.

160 pg/ml solution of Methylumbelliferone, in CBB,
300 µl per well Signal to Noise Ratio of 2 or greater.
Excitation 360/40, Emission 460/40
Dynatech 96-well black plate.

125 ng/ml solution of Propidium Iodide, in PBS,
300 µl per well Signal to Noise Ratio of 2 or greater.
Excitation 485/20, Emission 645/40
Dynatech 96-well black plate.

Typical sensitivities can be two to three times
more sensitive than specified

Technical Information

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Data Capture

Up to 6 different filter sets and sensitivities per
scan; maximum of 300 scans (1800 repeat reads
of the plate); wait time of up to 9999 seconds
between each read of a plate

Kinetic Speed

End Point Speed

Static Mode

30 seconds/plate, using Rapid Mode
4-6 seconds/column (depending on computer

speed), using Rapid Mode

5-10 reads/second/filter set, using Fast Kinetic
mode

1 read/3 seconds/2 filter sets, using Fast Kinetic
mode

48 seconds/plate including in and out time using
rapid mode, in fluorescence.

The probe will remain stationary under a well 0.1,

0.35, 0.5, or 2 seconds before taking a reading. A
single sample can be taken or 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 20, 50,
or 100 readings that are averaged. Time between
samples can range from 10 ms to 2550 ms.

Plate Shaker

5-6

Technical Information

The plate may be shaken at three settings for a
period of 1 to 255 seconds. The settings are:

High 25 Hz 0.6 mm travel
Medium 17 Hz 0.9 mm travel
Low 12.5 Hz 1.2 mm travel

Fixed References

The instrument contains 4 embedded references
which are optionally read at the start of each scan.
The references are:

1. Black Acetal Reference Disk used for Optical

Density 0% transmission and fluorescence
background

2. Green Reference Disk for fluorescence with

Excitation 485 and Emission 530nm.

3. Brown Reference Disk for fluorescence with

Excitation 590 and Emission 645nm.

4. Clear Optical path used for Optical Density

100% transmission

Technical Information

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EC EMC DIRECTIVE 89/336/EEC

EN 50081-1, CLASS A-EMISSIONS

The device has been type tested by an independent testing laboratory and found
to meet the requirements of EC Directive 89/336/EEC for Radiated Emissions
and Line Conducted Emissions. Verification was to the limits and methods of
EN 55022:1995. The device is classified as EN 55022, Class A.

EN 50082-1 IMMUNITY

The device was also tested and found to meet requirements for Electrostatic
Discharge Susceptibility, Radiated Susceptibility, and Electrical Fast
Transient/Burst Susceptibility. Verification of compliance was conducted to
the limits and methods of EN 50082-1:1992, IEC 1000-4-2:1995, EN 61000-4­3:1996, and IEC 1000-4-4:1995.

USA FCC CLASS A

Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Like all similar equipment, this equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area could cause interference, in
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.

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Technical Information

CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS CLASS A

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This digital apparatus does not exceed Class A limits for radio emissions from
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian
Department of Communications.

Le present appareil numerique n'met pas du bruits radioelectriques depassant
les limites applicables aux appareils numerique de la Class A prescrites dans le
Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des
Communications du Canada.

This device has been type tested by an independent laboratory and found to
meet the requirements of:

EC DIRECTIVE 73/23/EEC, LOW-VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE

EN 61010-1: “Safety requirement for electrical equipment for measurement,
control and laboratory use. Part 1 General requirements.”

Technical Information

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Base Unit IBM 486 PC or clone 33 MHz clock

640 KB base memory, extended to 8 MB
Color graphics monitor (VGA)
Color graphics adapter (VGA)
120 MB hard drive
High-density floppy disk drive 3½"
1 serial and 1 parallel port
Microsoft Windows compatible mouse and keyboard ports

Printer Microsoft Windows compatible printer

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Base Unit IBM 486 DX PC or clone 100 MHz clock or better

640 KB base memory, extended to 8 MB
Color graphics monitor (VGA)
Color graphics adapter (VGA)
120 MB hard drive
High-density floppy disk drive 3½"
1 serial and 1 parallel port
Microsoft Windows compatible mouse and keyboard ports
Surge/spike protector

Printer Microsoft Windows compatible printer

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Bio-Tek FL600 System software is compatible with Windows 95 (16 MB of RAM
is recommended)

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Technical Information

640K base memory, extended to 16 MB minimum
250 MB hard drive

MSDOS version 5.0 or higher
Bio-Tek FL600 System software version 2
Bio-Tek KC4 reader control and data reduction software
Microsoft Windows version 3.1 or higher

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The reader communicates with the computer via a 9-pin D-type male-female
connector (P/N 75034).

The connector is wired as follows.

PIN Computer FL600

1 DCD Not used
2 RX TX data to computer
3 TX RX data from

4 DTR Not used
5 GND Signal ground
6 DSR Not used

computer

7 RTS Linked to pin 8
8 CTS Linked to pin 7
9 RI Not used

Serial Port
Parameter

KC4 Reader

Control and Data

Reduction

FL600

Diagnostic

Software

Software

Baud rate 9600 9600

Data bits 8 8

Parity Even None

Stop bit 1 1

Note: The FL600 Diagnostic Software settings can not be changed- through
either software or hardware tools.

Technical Information

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The following list reflects standard and custom filters for use with the FL600. For the
latest additions to this list, please contact Bio-Tek’s Customer Service Department.

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These are high-quality interference filters fitted in 22 mm diameter cells.

NOTE: The positions of each filter in the excitation and emission wheels can be user-

configured for minimum switch time of pairs, in kinetics applications using two­color fluorescence.

FL500 AND FL600 EXCITATION/EMISSION FILTERS

FL500 use
Wavelength/
Bandwidth

360/40 5002020 Excitation only Standard Filter
380/20 5002028 Excitation only

Part
Number

(std 420-

700+nm
versions)

Comments

400/30 5002005 Excitation only
420/50 5002006 Both
440/30 5002027 Both
440/40 5002007 Both
450/50 5002008 Both
460/40 5002022 Both Standard Filter.
485/20 5002021 Both Standard Filter
485/40 5002009 Both
508/20 5002018 Both
530/25 5002023 Both

tandard Filter, used in both wheels

545/40 5002010 Both

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Technical Information

Wavelength/

Part

FL500 use

Comments

Bandwidth

Number

(std 420-700+nm

versions)

560/15 5002015 Both Alamar Blue™ Excitation Filter
560/20 5002011 Both
560/40 5002012 Both
590/20 5002025 Both Standard Filter
590/35 5002024 Both Standard Filter
620/40 5002013 Both
630/32 5002014 Both
633/10 5002017 Both
635/10 5002019 Both
645/40 5002026 Both Standard Filter
680/30 5002029 Both

Excitation Filters

340/30 5002030 Excitation only
410/10 5002001 Excitation only 400/30 filter is preferred in most

cases
540/25 5002004 Excitation only
310/20 5002039 N/A
340/11 5002043 Excitation only

Technical Information

5-13

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All absorbance filters are placed in the emission filter wheel and require an adapter
(part #6002000). See the section entitled Utilizing the Filter Adapter System in
Chapter 3, for further information. For the latest additions, please contact Bio­Tek’s Customer Service Department.

FL600 ABSORBANCE FILTERS

Wavelength Part Number (2874 plus

340 2874340
380 2874380
405 2874405
410 2874410
415 2874415

wavelength)

440 2874440
450 2874450
465 2874465
470 2874470
490 2874490
515 2874515
530 2874530
540 2874540
550 2874550
562 2874562
570 2874570

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Technical Information

Wavelength Part Number (2874 plus

Wavelength)

580 2874580
590 2874590
600 2874600
610 2874610
620 2874620
630 2874630
640 2874640
650 2874650
660 2874660
720 2874720
750 2874750

Technical Information

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