EKSpot MALDI Spotter System Operator Guide - Eksigent
EKSpot MALDI Spotter System Operator Guide - Eksigent
EKSpot MALDI Spotter System Operator Guide - Eksigent
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Operate the <strong>EKSpot</strong> <strong>MALDI</strong> <strong>Spotter</strong> <strong>System</strong>Set the PreFlush OptionThe preflush option instructs the system to flush the matrix addition capillary at a higher flow ratebefore each run1. In the Configuration tab in the ekspot Configuration dialog (Figure 5-2), select theEnabled check box to enable the preflush option.Figure 5-2ekspot Configuration dialog—Configuration tab2. Type a value (in µL/min) in the Flowrate field for the preflush flow rate.A flow rate of 20 µL/min is recommended.Flow rates higher than 20 µL/min may generate high back pressure and can causeleakage in the syringe pump valve.3. Type a value (in minutes) in the Duration field for the preflush duration.Be sure to set the duration long enough to completely flush the matrix additioncapillary.<strong>EKSpot</strong> <strong>MALDI</strong> <strong>Spotter</strong> <strong>System</strong><strong>Operator</strong> <strong>Guide</strong>24 of 38 September 2012