Question: How do I know if Decoding Module plates have been loaded correctly?
Answer: Xenium Analyzer deck loading instructions are outlined in the Xenium Analyzer User Guide and on the Xenium Analyzer UI. Not seating Decoding Modules plates correctly can lead to instrument damage or run failure, including suboptimal data.
Both Decoding modules should be pushed down completely during run set-up. The plate may be a tight fit.
‘!’Tip Firmly press plates down, and rock gently back and forth as needed, until plates are completely level and properly positioned as displayed above.
Here is an example of properly positioned plates.
Plate surface is level relative to deck. Both plates are seated at the same height, indicated by arrows.
Here is an example of improperly seated Decoding Module A.
While the top of Decoding Module A is level to the deck, the plate sits much higher relative to Decoding Module B.
The pipette tip box can also be used as a landmark. Assuming the tips are seated correctly, Decoding Module A/B/C should not be higher than the tip box*.
*Tip box has been seated correctly when it snaps in to place and is level relate to the instrument deck.*
Product: Xenium Analyzer