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ExperimentDifferentialScanningCalorimetry

ExperimentDifferentialScanningCalorimetry[Samples]⟹Protocol

generates a Protocol object for performing capillary-based differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) on the provided Samples by measuring the heat flux as a function of temperature.

    
Capillary differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) involves measuring the amount of energy required to heat a given sample with respect to a reference, yielding information on the thermodynamics of a given structural transition. This is useful for assessing the stability of macromolecular compounds and complexes, and determining the thermodynamics of binding interactions. In this experiment, a sample and reference cell (connected via Peltier units) are heated at the identical rate such that thermodynamic events such as protein folding or dissociation cause a temperature difference between the sample and reference cells. The resulting gradient across Peltier units gives rise to peaks in the DSC data, which can be used to calculate the thermodynamic quantities associated with the transition. DSC is advantageous in situations where labeling is not practical or where solution color or turbidity is problematic for optical based techniques.
    

Experimental Principles

    Figure 1.1: Procedural overview of a DSC experiment. Step 1: The sample plate is loaded with with pooled or individual samples and blank solutions. The sample and blank are then injected into the sample and reference cell respectively. Step 2: The filled cells are heated according to the user input temperature profile, and data is collected. Step 3: After data acquisition is complete, the collected heating and cooling curves are analyzed.

Instrumentation

    MicroCal VP-Capillary

    Figure 2.1.1: Samples and blank solutions within the Autosampler are loaded into the sample and reference cells respectively via a 10-port selection valve. The filled DSC cells, located in the adiabatic heating chamber, are then heated according to a user-input profile during the DSC measurement. Any difference in temperature between the cells caused by a phase, binding, or other thermodynamic event will induce a potential across the Peltier units between them, and a peak in the DSC data. Post measurement, the outlet valve is opened to waste, and the cells are back-filled with detergent and drained.

Experiment Options

    General

    Instrument

    The capillary-based differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) instrument used to measure thermodynamic properties of the samples in this experiment.
    Default Value: Model[Instrument, DifferentialScanningCalorimeter, MicroCal VP-Capillary]
    Pattern Description: An object of type or subtype Model[Instrument, DifferentialScanningCalorimeter] or Object[Instrument, DifferentialScanningCalorimeter]
    Programmatic Pattern: ObjectP[{Model[Instrument, DifferentialScanningCalorimeter], Object[Instrument, DifferentialScanningCalorimeter]}]

    NumberOfReplicates

    The number of times to repeat the experiment on each sample or list of samples, if provided. Note that if Aliquot -> True, this indicates the number of times each provided sample is aliquoted/pooled into the plate before each pool is read once.
    Default Value: Null
    Pattern Description: Greater than or equal to 2 in increments of 1 or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[2, 1] | Null

    Sample Preparation

    NestedIndexMatchingMix

    Indicates if mixing of the pooled samples after aliquoting occurs inside the plate in which the samples are loaded onto the autosampler prior to injection.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Default Calculation: Automatically set to True if pooling and/or diluting the source samples, or other NestedIndexMatchingMix options are set, or False otherwise.
    Pattern Description: True or False.
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP | Automatic

    PooledMixRate

    Frequency of rotation the plate vortex uses to mix the pooled samples after aliquoting.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Default Calculation: Automatically set to 1975 RPM if NestedIndexMatchingMix -> True, or Null otherwise.
    Pattern Description: Greater than or equal to 750 revolutions per minute and less than or equal to 3200 revolutions per minute or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: (RangeP[750*RPM, 3200*RPM] | Automatic) | Null

    NestedIndexMatchingMixTime

    Duration of mixing of the pooled sample after aliquoting plate.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Default Calculation: Automatically set to 30 Minute if NestedIndexMatchingMix -> True, or Null otherwise.
    Pattern Description: Greater than or equal to 0 minutes and less than or equal to 72 hours or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: (RangeP[0*Minute, $MaxExperimentTime] | Automatic) | Null

    NestedIndexMatchingCentrifuge

    Indicates if centrifugation of the pooled samples after aliquoting occurs inside the DSC plate (Model[Container, Plate, "96-well 500uL Round Bottom DSC Plate"]).
    Default Value: Automatic
    Default Calculation: Automatically set to True if NestedIndexMatchingMix -> True or other NestedIndexMatchingCentrifuge options are set, False if pooling but NestedIndexMatchingMix -> False, or Null otherwise.
    Pattern Description: True or False or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: (BooleanP | Automatic) | Null

    NestedIndexMatchingCentrifugeForce

    The force with which the pooled samples after aliquoting are centrifuged prior to starting the experiment.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Default Calculation: Automatically resolves to one fifth of the maximum rotational rate of the centrifuge, rounded to the nearest attainable centrifuge precision if NestedIndexMatchingCentrifuge -> True, or Null otherwise.
    Pattern Description: Greater than or equal to 0 standard accelerations due to gravity on the surface of the earth and less than or equal to 16162.5 standard accelerations due to gravity on the surface of the earth or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: (RangeP[0*GravitationalAcceleration, 16162.5*GravitationalAcceleration] | Automatic) | Null

    NestedIndexMatchingCentrifugeTime

    Duration of centrifuging of the pooled sample after aliquoting plate prior to starting the experiment.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Default Calculation: Automatically set to 5 Minute if NestedIndexMatchingCentrifuge -> True, or Null otherwise.
    Pattern Description: Greater than or equal to 0 minutes and less than or equal to 99 minutes or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: (RangeP[0*Minute, 99*Minute] | Automatic) | Null

    NestedIndexMatchingIncubate

    Indicates if thermal incubation of the pooled samples after aliquoting occurs prior to measurement.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Default Calculation: Automatically set to True if other NestedIndexMatchingIncubate options are set, or False otherwise.
    Pattern Description: True or False.
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP | Automatic

    PooledIncubationTime

    Duration for which the pooled samples after aliquoting are thermally incubated prior to measurement.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Default Calculation: Automatically set to 30 Minute if NestedIndexMatchingIncubate -> True, or Null otherwise.
    Pattern Description: Greater than or equal to 1 minute and less than or equal to 72 hours or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: (RangeP[1*Minute, $MaxExperimentTime] | Automatic) | Null

    NestedIndexMatchingIncubationTemperature

    Temperature at which the pooled samples after aliquoting are thermally incubated prior to measurement.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Default Calculation: Automatically set to 40 Celsius if NestedIndexMatchingIncubate -> True, or Null otherwise.
    Pattern Description: Ambient or greater than or equal to 22 degrees Celsius and less than or equal to 90 degrees Celsius or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: ((RangeP[22*Celsius, 90*Celsius] | Ambient) | Automatic) | Null

    NestedIndexMatchingAnnealingTime

    Duration for which the pooled samples after aliquoting remain in the thermal incubation instrument before being removed, allowing the system to settle to room temperature after the PooledIncubationTime has passed.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Default Calculation: Automatically set to 0 Minute if NestedIndexMatchingIncubate -> True, or Null otherwise.
    Pattern Description: Greater than or equal to 0 minutes and less than or equal to 72 hours or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: (RangeP[0*Minute, $MaxExperimentTime] | Automatic) | Null

    AutosamplerTemperature

    The temperature at which the samples are held prior to injection.
    Default Value: Ambient
    Pattern Description: Ambient or greater than or equal to 2 degrees Celsius and less than or equal to 50 degrees Celsius or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: (Ambient | RangeP[2*Celsius, 50*Celsius]) | Null

    Injection

    InjectionVolume

    The volume of sample (after aliquoting and/or pooling, if applicable) that is injected into the DSC instrument.
    Default Value: 300 microliters
    Pattern Description: Greater than or equal to 250 microliters and less than or equal to 350 microliters.
    Programmatic Pattern: RangeP[250*Microliter, 350*Microliter]

    InjectionRate

    The rate at which the sample is injected into the DSC instrument.
    Default Value: 100 microliters per second
    Pattern Description: Greater than or equal to 50 microliters per second and less than or equal to 200 microliters per second.
    Programmatic Pattern: RangeP[50*(Microliter/Second), 200*(Microliter/Second)]

    CleaningFrequency

    Specify the frequency at which the sample chamber is washed with detergent between the injections of the samples (with a value of 2 indicating cleaning after every 2 samples). Note that the sample chamber will always be cleaned after all samples are run.
    Default Value: None
    Pattern Description: Greater than 0 in increments of 1 or None or First.
    Programmatic Pattern: (None | First) | GreaterP[0, 1]

    Blanks

    The model or sample used to generate a blank sample whose heating profile will be subtract as background from the calorimetry measurements of the samples.
    Default Value: Model[Sample, Milli-Q water]
    Pattern Description: An object of type or subtype Model[Sample] or Object[Sample] or a prepared sample.
    Programmatic Pattern: ObjectP[{Model[Sample], Object[Sample]}] | _String
    Index Matches to: experiment samples

    Calorimetry

    StartTemperature

    The temperature at which the sample is held prior to heating. Note that althoug the sample will be held at this temperature, data collection will not start until 5-10 C higher than this temperature. If you would like data collection at this lower end, be sure to lower StartTemperature below your desired data range.
    Default Value: 4 degrees Celsius
    Pattern Description: Greater than or equal to 1 degree Celsius and less than or equal to 110 degrees Celsius.
    Programmatic Pattern: RangeP[1*Celsius, 110*Celsius]
    Index Matches to: experiment samples

    EndTemperature

    The temperature at which the sample is heated to in the course of the experiment.
    Default Value: 95 degrees Celsius
    Pattern Description: Greater than or equal to 11 degrees Celsius and less than or equal to 140 degrees Celsius.
    Programmatic Pattern: RangeP[11*Celsius, 140*Celsius]
    Index Matches to: experiment samples

    TemperatureRampRate

    The rate at which the temperature is increased in the course of one heating cycle.
    Default Value: 60 degrees Celsius per hour
    Pattern Description: Greater than or equal to 0.1 degrees Celsius per hour and less than or equal to 300 degrees Celsius per hour.
    Programmatic Pattern: RangeP[0.1*(Celsius/Hour), 300*(Celsius/Hour)]
    Index Matches to: experiment samples

    NumberOfScans

    The number of heating cycles to apply to the given sample.
    Default Value: 1
    Pattern Description: Greater than or equal to 1 and less than or equal to 27 in increments of 1.
    Programmatic Pattern: RangeP[1, 27, 1]
    Index Matches to: experiment samples

    RescanCoolingRate

    The rate at which the temperature decreases from EndTemperature to StartTemperature between scans.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Default Calculation: Automatically set to 300 Celsius/Hour if NumberOfScans > 1, or Null otherwise.
    Pattern Description: Greater than or equal to 5 degrees Celsius per hour and less than or equal to 300 degrees Celsius per hour or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: (RangeP[5*(Celsius/Hour), 300*(Celsius/Hour)] | Automatic) | Null
    Index Matches to: experiment samples

    Model Input

    PreparedModelAmount

    Indicates the amount of a Model[Sample] specified as input to the experiment function that will be prepared in the PreparedModelContainer. When set to All and the input model sample is not preparable, the entire amount of the input model sample that comes from one of the Products is prepared. The selected product must have both Amount and DefaultContainerModel populated, and it must not be a KitProduct. When set to All and the input model is preparable such as water, 1 Milliliter of the input model sample is prepared.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Default Calculation: Automatically set to 1 Milliliter.
    Pattern Description: All or Count or Count or Mass or Volume or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: ((Null | (RangeP[1*Microliter, 20*Liter] | RangeP[1*Milligram, 20*Kilogram] | GreaterP[0*Unit, 1*Unit] | GreaterP[0., 1.] | All)) | Automatic) | Null
    Index Matches to: experiment samples
    Nested Index Matches to: experiment samples

    PreparedModelContainer

    Indicates the container in which a Model[Sample] specified as input to the experiment function will be prepared.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Default Calculation: If PreparedModelAmount is set to All and when the input model has a product associated with both Amount and DefaultContainerModel populated, automatically set to the DefaultContainerModel value in the product. Otherwise set to Model[Container, Vessel, "2mL Tube"].
    Pattern Description: An object of type or subtype Model[Container] or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: ((Null | ObjectP[Model[Container]]) | Automatic) | Null
    Index Matches to: experiment samples
    Nested Index Matches to: experiment samples

    Post Experiment

    SamplesInStorageCondition

    The non-default conditions under which the SamplesIn of this experiment should be stored after the protocol is completed. If left unset, SamplesIn will be stored according to their current StorageCondition.
    Default Value: Null
    Pattern Description: {AmbientStorage, EnclosedAmbientStorage, Refrigerator, Freezer, DeepFreezer, CryogenicStorage, YeastIncubation, YeastShakingIncubation, BacterialIncubation, BacterialShakingIncubation, MammalianIncubation, ViralIncubation, CrystalIncubation, AcceleratedTesting, IntermediateTesting, LongTermTesting, UVVisLightTesting} or Disposal or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: (Alternatives[SampleStorageTypeP | Disposal]) | Null
    Index Matches to: experiment samples

Sample Prep Options

    Sample Preparation

    PreparatoryUnitOperations

    Specifies a sequence of transferring, aliquoting, consolidating, or mixing of new or existing samples before the main experiment. These prepared samples can be used in the main experiment by referencing their defined name. For more information, please reference the documentation for ExperimentSamplePreparation.
    Default Value: Null
    Pattern Description: List of one or more unit Operation ManualSamplePreparation or RoboticSamplePreparation or unit Operation must match SamplePreparationP entries or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: {((ManualSamplePreparationMethodP | RoboticSamplePreparationMethodP) | SamplePreparationP)..} | Null

    Preparatory Incubation

    Incubate

    Indicates if the SamplesIn should be incubated at a fixed temperature prior to starting the experiment or any aliquoting. Sample Preparation occurs in the order of Incubation, Centrifugation, Filtration, and then Aliquoting (if specified).
    Default Value: Automatic
    Default Calculation: Resolves to True if any of the corresponding Incubation options are set. Otherwise, resolves to False.
    Pattern Description: True or False.
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP | Automatic
    Index Matches to: experiment samples
    Nested Index Matches to: experiment samples

    IncubationTemperature

    Temperature at which the SamplesIn should be incubated for the duration of the IncubationTime prior to starting the experiment.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Pattern Description: Ambient or greater than or equal to -20 degrees Celsius and less than or equal to 500 degrees Celsius or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: ((Ambient | RangeP[$MinIncubationTemperature, $MaxIncubationTemperature]) | Automatic) | Null
    Index Matches to: experiment samples
    Nested Index Matches to: experiment samples

    IncubationTime

    Duration for which SamplesIn should be incubated at the IncubationTemperature, prior to starting the experiment.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Pattern Description: Greater than or equal to 1 minute and less than or equal to 72 hours or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: (RangeP[1*Minute, $MaxExperimentTime] | Automatic) | Null
    Index Matches to: experiment samples
    Nested Index Matches to: experiment samples

    Mix

    Indicates if this sample should be mixed while incubated, prior to starting the experiment.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Default Calculation: Automatically resolves to True if any Mix related options are set. Otherwise, resolves to False.
    Pattern Description: True or False or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: (BooleanP | Automatic) | Null
    Index Matches to: experiment samples
    Nested Index Matches to: experiment samples

    MixType

    Indicates the style of motion used to mix the sample, prior to starting the experiment.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Default Calculation: Automatically resolves based on the container of the sample and the Mix option.
    Pattern Description: Roll, Vortex, Sonicate, Pipette, Invert, Stir, Shake, Homogenize, Swirl, Disrupt, or Nutate or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: (MixTypeP | Automatic) | Null
    Index Matches to: experiment samples
    Nested Index Matches to: experiment samples

    MixUntilDissolved

    Indicates if the mix should be continued up to the MaxIncubationTime or MaxNumberOfMixes (chosen according to the mix Type), in an attempt dissolve any solute. Any mixing/incubation will occur prior to starting the experiment.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Default Calculation: Automatically resolves to True if MaxIncubationTime or MaxNumberOfMixes is set.
    Pattern Description: True or False or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: (BooleanP | Automatic) | Null
    Index Matches to: experiment samples
    Nested Index Matches to: experiment samples

    MaxIncubationTime

    Maximum duration of time for which the samples will be mixed while incubated in an attempt to dissolve any solute, if the MixUntilDissolved option is chosen. This occurs prior to starting the experiment.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Default Calculation: Automatically resolves based on MixType, MixUntilDissolved, and the container of the given sample.
    Pattern Description: Greater than or equal to 1 minute and less than or equal to 72 hours or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: (RangeP[1*Minute, $MaxExperimentTime] | Automatic) | Null
    Index Matches to: experiment samples
    Nested Index Matches to: experiment samples

    IncubationInstrument

    The instrument used to perform the Mix and/or Incubation, prior to starting the experiment.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Default Calculation: Automatically resolves based on the options Mix, Temperature, MixType and container of the sample.
    Pattern Description: An object of type or subtype Model[Instrument, Roller], Model[Instrument, OverheadStirrer], Model[Instrument, Vortex], Model[Instrument, Shaker], Model[Instrument, BottleRoller], Model[Instrument, Roller], Model[Instrument, Sonicator], Model[Instrument, HeatBlock], Model[Instrument, Homogenizer], Model[Instrument, Disruptor], Model[Instrument, Nutator], Model[Instrument, Thermocycler], Model[Instrument, EnvironmentalChamber], Model[Instrument, Pipette], Object[Instrument, Roller], Object[Instrument, OverheadStirrer], Object[Instrument, Vortex], Object[Instrument, Shaker], Object[Instrument, BottleRoller], Object[Instrument, Roller], Object[Instrument, Sonicator], Object[Instrument, HeatBlock], Object[Instrument, Homogenizer], Object[Instrument, Disruptor], Object[Instrument, Nutator], Object[Instrument, Thermocycler], Object[Instrument, EnvironmentalChamber], or Object[Instrument, Pipette] or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: (ObjectP[Join[MixInstrumentModels, MixInstrumentObjects]] | Automatic) | Null
    Index Matches to: experiment samples
    Nested Index Matches to: experiment samples

    AnnealingTime

    Minimum duration for which the SamplesIn should remain in the incubator allowing the system to settle to room temperature after the IncubationTime has passed but prior to starting the experiment.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Pattern Description: Greater than or equal to 0 minutes and less than or equal to 72 hours or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: (RangeP[0*Minute, $MaxExperimentTime] | Automatic) | Null
    Index Matches to: experiment samples
    Nested Index Matches to: experiment samples

    IncubateAliquotContainer

    The desired type of container that should be used to prepare and house the incubation samples which should be used in lieu of the SamplesIn for the experiment.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Pattern Description: An object of type or subtype Model[Container] or {Index, Container} or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: ((ObjectP[Model[Container]] | {GreaterEqualP[1, 1] | (Automatic | Null), (ObjectP[{Model[Container], Object[Container]}] | _String) | Automatic}) | Automatic) | Null
    Index Matches to: experiment samples
    Nested Index Matches to: experiment samples

    IncubateAliquotDestinationWell

    The desired position in the corresponding AliquotContainer in which the aliquot samples will be placed.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Default Calculation: Automatically resolves to A1 in containers with only one position. For plates, fills wells in the order provided by the function AllWells.
    Pattern Description: Any well from A1 to H12 or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: (WellPositionP | Automatic) | Null
    Index Matches to: experiment samples
    Nested Index Matches to: experiment samples

    IncubateAliquot

    The amount of each sample that should be transferred from the SamplesIn into the IncubateAliquotContainer when performing an aliquot before incubation.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Default Calculation: Automatically set as the smaller between the current sample volume and the maximum volume of the destination container.
    Pattern Description: All or greater than or equal to 1 microliter and less than or equal to 20 liters or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: ((RangeP[1*Microliter, 20*Liter] | All) | Automatic) | Null
    Index Matches to: experiment samples
    Nested Index Matches to: experiment samples

    Preparatory Centrifugation

    Centrifuge

    Indicates if the SamplesIn should be centrifuged prior to starting the experiment or any aliquoting. Sample Preparation occurs in the order of Incubation, Centrifugation, Filtration, and then Aliquoting (if specified).
    Default Value: Automatic
    Default Calculation: Resolves to True if any of the corresponding Centrifuge options are set. Otherwise, resolves to False.
    Pattern Description: True or False.
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP | Automatic
    Index Matches to: experiment samples
    Nested Index Matches to: experiment samples

    CentrifugeInstrument

    The centrifuge that will be used to spin the provided samples prior to starting the experiment.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Pattern Description: An object of type or subtype Model[Instrument, Centrifuge] or Object[Instrument, Centrifuge] or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: (ObjectP[{Model[Instrument, Centrifuge], Object[Instrument, Centrifuge]}] | Automatic) | Null
    Index Matches to: experiment samples
    Nested Index Matches to: experiment samples

    CentrifugeIntensity

    The rotational speed or the force that will be applied to the samples by centrifugation prior to starting the experiment.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Pattern Description: Greater than 0 revolutions per minute or greater than 0 standard accelerations due to gravity on the surface of the earth or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: ((GreaterP[0*RPM] | GreaterP[0*GravitationalAcceleration]) | Automatic) | Null
    Index Matches to: experiment samples
    Nested Index Matches to: experiment samples

    CentrifugeTime

    The amount of time for which the SamplesIn should be centrifuged prior to starting the experiment.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Pattern Description: Greater than 0 minutes or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: (GreaterP[0*Minute] | Automatic) | Null
    Index Matches to: experiment samples
    Nested Index Matches to: experiment samples

    CentrifugeTemperature

    The temperature at which the centrifuge chamber should be held while the samples are being centrifuged prior to starting the experiment.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Pattern Description: Ambient or greater than or equal to -10 degrees Celsius and less than or equal to 40 degrees Celsius or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: ((Ambient | RangeP[-10*Celsius, 40*Celsius]) | Automatic) | Null
    Index Matches to: experiment samples
    Nested Index Matches to: experiment samples

    CentrifugeAliquotDestinationWell

    The desired position in the corresponding AliquotContainer in which the aliquot samples will be placed.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Default Calculation: Automatically resolves to A1 in containers with only one position. For plates, fills wells in the order provided by the function AllWells.
    Pattern Description: Any well from A1 to H12 or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: (WellPositionP | Automatic) | Null
    Index Matches to: experiment samples
    Nested Index Matches to: experiment samples

    CentrifugeAliquotContainer

    The desired type of container that should be used to prepare and house the centrifuge samples which should be used in lieu of the SamplesIn for the experiment.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Pattern Description: An object of type or subtype Model[Container] or {Index, Container} or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: ((ObjectP[Model[Container]] | {GreaterEqualP[1, 1] | (Automatic | Null), (ObjectP[{Model[Container], Object[Container]}] | _String) | Automatic}) | Automatic) | Null
    Index Matches to: experiment samples
    Nested Index Matches to: experiment samples

    CentrifugeAliquot

    The amount of each sample that should be transferred from the SamplesIn into the CentrifugeAliquotContainer when performing an aliquot before centrifugation.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Default Calculation: Automatically set as the smaller between the current sample volume and the maximum volume of the destination container.
    Pattern Description: All or greater than or equal to 1 microliter and less than or equal to 20 liters or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: ((RangeP[1*Microliter, 20*Liter] | All) | Automatic) | Null
    Index Matches to: experiment samples
    Nested Index Matches to: experiment samples

    Preparatory Filtering

    Filtration

    Indicates if the SamplesIn should be filter prior to starting the experiment or any aliquoting. Sample Preparation occurs in the order of Incubation, Centrifugation, Filtration, and then Aliquoting (if specified).
    Default Value: Automatic
    Default Calculation: Resolves to True if any of the corresponding Filter options are set. Otherwise, resolves to False.
    Pattern Description: True or False.
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP | Automatic
    Index Matches to: experiment samples
    Nested Index Matches to: experiment samples

    FiltrationType

    The type of filtration method that should be used to perform the filtration.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Default Calculation: Will automatically resolve to a filtration type appropriate for the volume of sample being filtered.
    Pattern Description: PeristalticPump, Centrifuge, Vacuum, Syringe, or AirPressure or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: (FiltrationTypeP | Automatic) | Null
    Index Matches to: experiment samples
    Nested Index Matches to: experiment samples

    FilterInstrument

    The instrument that should be used to perform the filtration.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Default Calculation: Will automatically resolved to an instrument appropriate for the filtration type.
    Pattern Description: An object of type or subtype Model[Instrument, FilterBlock], Object[Instrument, FilterBlock], Model[Instrument, PeristalticPump], Object[Instrument, PeristalticPump], Model[Instrument, VacuumPump], Object[Instrument, VacuumPump], Model[Instrument, Centrifuge], Object[Instrument, Centrifuge], Model[Instrument, SyringePump], or Object[Instrument, SyringePump] or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: (ObjectP[{Model[Instrument, FilterBlock], Object[Instrument, FilterBlock], Model[Instrument, PeristalticPump], Object[Instrument, PeristalticPump], Model[Instrument, VacuumPump], Object[Instrument, VacuumPump], Model[Instrument, Centrifuge], Object[Instrument, Centrifuge], Model[Instrument, SyringePump], Object[Instrument, SyringePump]}] | Automatic) | Null
    Index Matches to: experiment samples
    Nested Index Matches to: experiment samples

    Filter

    The filter that should be used to remove impurities from the SamplesIn prior to starting the experiment.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Default Calculation: Will automatically resolve to a filter appropriate for the filtration type and instrument.
    Pattern Description: An object of type or subtype Model[Container, Plate, Filter], Model[Container, Vessel, Filter], or Model[Item, Filter] or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: (ObjectP[{Model[Container, Plate, Filter], Model[Container, Vessel, Filter], Model[Item, Filter]}] | Automatic) | Null
    Index Matches to: experiment samples
    Nested Index Matches to: experiment samples

    FilterMaterial

    The membrane material of the filter that should be used to remove impurities from the SamplesIn prior to starting the experiment.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Default Calculation: Resolves to an appropriate filter material for the given sample is Filtration is set to True.
    Pattern Description: Cellulose, Cotton, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, PTFE, Nylon, PES, PLUS, PVDF, GlassFiber, GHP, UHMWPE, EPDM, DuraporePVDF, GxF, ZebaDesaltingResin, NickelResin, AgaroseResin, CobaltResin, Silica, HLB, or AnoporeAlumina or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: (FilterMembraneMaterialP | Automatic) | Null
    Index Matches to: experiment samples
    Nested Index Matches to: experiment samples

    PrefilterMaterial

    The material from which the prefilter filtration membrane should be made of to remove impurities from the SamplesIn prior to starting the experiment.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Default Calculation: By default, no prefiltration is performed on samples, even when Filter->True.
    Pattern Description: Cellulose, Cotton, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, PTFE, Nylon, PES, PLUS, PVDF, GlassFiber, GHP, UHMWPE, EPDM, DuraporePVDF, GxF, ZebaDesaltingResin, NickelResin, AgaroseResin, CobaltResin, Silica, HLB, or AnoporeAlumina or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: (FilterMembraneMaterialP | Automatic) | Null
    Index Matches to: experiment samples
    Nested Index Matches to: experiment samples

    FilterPoreSize

    The pore size of the filter that should be used when removing impurities from the SamplesIn prior to starting the experiment.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Default Calculation: Resolves to an appropriate filter pore size for the given sample is Filtration is set to True.
    Pattern Description: 0.008 micrometers, 0.02 micrometers, 0.1 micrometers, 0.2 micrometers, 0.22 micrometers, 0.45 micrometers, 1. micrometer, 1.1 micrometers, 2.5 micrometers, 6. micrometers, 20. micrometers, 30. micrometers, or 100. micrometers or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: (FilterSizeP | Automatic) | Null
    Index Matches to: experiment samples
    Nested Index Matches to: experiment samples

    PrefilterPoreSize

    The pore size of the filter; all particles larger than this should be removed during the filtration.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Default Calculation: By default, no prefiltration is performed on samples, even when Filter->True.
    Pattern Description: 0.008 micrometers, 0.02 micrometers, 0.1 micrometers, 0.2 micrometers, 0.22 micrometers, 0.45 micrometers, 1. micrometer, 1.1 micrometers, 2.5 micrometers, 6. micrometers, 20. micrometers, 30. micrometers, or 100. micrometers or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: (FilterSizeP | Automatic) | Null
    Index Matches to: experiment samples
    Nested Index Matches to: experiment samples

    FilterSyringe

    The syringe used to force that sample through a filter.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Default Calculation: Resolves to an syringe appropriate to the volume of sample being filtered, if Filtration is set to True.
    Pattern Description: An object of type or subtype Model[Container, Syringe] or Object[Container, Syringe] or a prepared sample or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: ((ObjectP[{Model[Container, Syringe], Object[Container, Syringe]}] | _String) | Automatic) | Null
    Index Matches to: experiment samples
    Nested Index Matches to: experiment samples

    FilterHousing

    The filter housing that should be used to hold the filter membrane when filtration is performed using a standalone filter membrane.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Default Calculation: Resolve to an housing capable of holding the size of the membrane being used, if filter with Membrane FilterType is being used and Filtration is set to True.
    Pattern Description: An object of type or subtype Model[Instrument, FilterHousing], Object[Instrument, FilterHousing], Model[Instrument, FilterBlock], or Object[Instrument, FilterBlock] or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: (ObjectP[{Model[Instrument, FilterHousing], Object[Instrument, FilterHousing], Model[Instrument, FilterBlock], Object[Instrument, FilterBlock]}] | Automatic) | Null
    Index Matches to: experiment samples
    Nested Index Matches to: experiment samples

    FilterIntensity

    The rotational speed or force at which the samples will be centrifuged during filtration.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Default Calculation: Will automatically resolve to 2000 GravitationalAcceleration if FiltrationType is Centrifuge and Filtration is True.
    Pattern Description: Greater than 0 revolutions per minute or greater than 0 standard accelerations due to gravity on the surface of the earth or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: ((GreaterP[0*RPM] | GreaterP[0*GravitationalAcceleration]) | Automatic) | Null
    Index Matches to: experiment samples
    Nested Index Matches to: experiment samples

    FilterTime

    The amount of time for which the samples will be centrifuged during filtration.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Default Calculation: Will automatically resolve to 5 Minute if FiltrationType is Centrifuge and Filtration is True.
    Pattern Description: Greater than 0 minutes or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: (GreaterP[0*Minute] | Automatic) | Null
    Index Matches to: experiment samples
    Nested Index Matches to: experiment samples

    FilterTemperature

    The temperature at which the centrifuge chamber will be held while the samples are being centrifuged during filtration.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Default Calculation: Will automatically resolve to 22 Celsius if FiltrationType is Centrifuge and Filtration is True.
    Pattern Description: Greater than or equal to 4 degrees Celsius or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: ((Alternatives[GreaterEqualP[4*Celsius]]) | Automatic) | Null
    Index Matches to: experiment samples
    Nested Index Matches to: experiment samples

    FilterContainerOut

    The desired container filtered samples should be produced in or transferred into by the end of filtration, with indices indicating grouping of samples in the same plates, if desired.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Default Calculation: Automatically set as the PreferredContainer for the Volume of the sample. For plates, attempts to fill all wells of a single plate with the same model before using another one.
    Pattern Description: An object of type or subtype Model[Container] or Object[Container] or a prepared sample or {Index, Container} or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: (((ObjectP[{Model[Container], Object[Container]}] | _String) | {GreaterEqualP[1, 1] | Automatic, (ObjectP[{Model[Container], Object[Container]}] | _String) | Automatic}) | Automatic) | Null
    Index Matches to: experiment samples
    Nested Index Matches to: experiment samples

    FilterAliquotDestinationWell

    The desired position in the corresponding AliquotContainer in which the aliquot samples will be placed.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Default Calculation: Automatically resolves to A1 in containers with only one position. For plates, fills wells in the order provided by the function AllWells.
    Pattern Description: Any well from A1 to H12 or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: (WellPositionP | Automatic) | Null
    Index Matches to: experiment samples
    Nested Index Matches to: experiment samples

    FilterAliquotContainer

    The desired type of container that should be used to prepare and house the filter samples which should be used in lieu of the SamplesIn for the experiment.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Pattern Description: An object of type or subtype Model[Container] or {Index, Container} or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: ((ObjectP[Model[Container]] | {GreaterEqualP[1, 1] | (Automatic | Null), (ObjectP[{Model[Container], Object[Container]}] | _String) | Automatic}) | Automatic) | Null
    Index Matches to: experiment samples
    Nested Index Matches to: experiment samples

    FilterAliquot

    The amount of each sample that should be transferred from the SamplesIn into the FilterAliquotContainer when performing an aliquot before filtration.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Default Calculation: Automatically set as the smaller between the current sample volume and the maximum volume of the destination container.
    Pattern Description: All or greater than or equal to 1 microliter and less than or equal to 20 liters or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: ((RangeP[1*Microliter, 20*Liter] | All) | Automatic) | Null
    Index Matches to: experiment samples
    Nested Index Matches to: experiment samples

    FilterSterile

    Indicates if the filtration of the samples should be done in a sterile environment.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Default Calculation: Resolve to False if Filtration is indicated. If sterile filtration is desired, this option must manually be set to True.
    Pattern Description: True or False or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: (BooleanP | Automatic) | Null
    Index Matches to: experiment samples
    Nested Index Matches to: experiment samples

    Aliquoting

    Aliquot

    Indicates if aliquots should be taken from the SamplesIn and transferred into new AliquotSamples used in lieu of the SamplesIn for the experiment. Note that if NumberOfReplicates is specified this indicates that the input samples will also be aliquoted that number of times. Note that Aliquoting (if specified) occurs after any Sample Preparation (if specified).
    Default Value: Automatic
    Pattern Description: True or False.
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP | Automatic
    Index Matches to: experiment samples

    AliquotAmount

    The amount of a sample that should be transferred from the input samples into aliquots.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Default Calculation: Automatically set as the smaller between the current sample volume and the maximum volume of the destination container if a liquid, or the current Mass or Count if a solid or counted item, respectively.
    Pattern Description: All or Count or Count or Mass or Volume or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: ((RangeP[1*Microliter, 20*Liter] | RangeP[1*Milligram, 20*Kilogram] | GreaterP[0*Unit, 1*Unit] | GreaterP[0., 1.] | All) | Automatic) | Null
    Index Matches to: experiment samples
    Nested Index Matches to: experiment samples

    TargetConcentration

    The desired final concentration of analyte in the AliquotSamples after dilution of aliquots of SamplesIn with the ConcentratedBuffer and BufferDiluent which should be used in lieu of the SamplesIn for the experiment.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Default Calculation: Automatically calculated based on aliquot and buffer volumes.
    Pattern Description: Greater than 0 molar or greater than 0 grams per liter or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: ((GreaterP[0*Molar] | GreaterP[0*(Gram/Liter)]) | Automatic) | Null
    Index Matches to: experiment samples
    Nested Index Matches to: experiment samples

    TargetConcentrationAnalyte

    The substance whose final concentration is attained with the TargetConcentration option.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Default Calculation: Automatically set to the first value in the Analytes field of the input sample, or, if not populated, to the first analyte in the Composition field of the input sample, or if none exist, the first identity model of any kind in the Composition field.
    Pattern Description: An object of type or subtype Model[Molecule], Model[Molecule, cDNA], Model[Molecule, Oligomer], Model[Molecule, Transcript], Model[Molecule, Protein], Model[Molecule, Protein, Antibody], Model[Molecule, Carbohydrate], Model[Molecule, Polymer], Model[Resin], Model[Resin, SolidPhaseSupport], Model[Lysate], Model[ProprietaryFormulation], Model[Virus], Model[Cell], Model[Cell, Mammalian], Model[Cell, Bacteria], Model[Cell, Yeast], Model[Tissue], Model[Material], or Model[Species] or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: (ObjectP[IdentityModelTypes] | Automatic) | Null
    Index Matches to: experiment samples
    Nested Index Matches to: experiment samples

    AssayVolume

    The desired total volume of the aliquoted sample plus dilution buffer.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Default Calculation: Automatically determined based on Volume and TargetConcentration option values.
    Pattern Description: Greater than or equal to 1 microliter and less than or equal to 20 liters or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: (RangeP[1*Microliter, 20*Liter] | Automatic) | Null
    Index Matches to: experiment samples

    ConcentratedBuffer

    The concentrated buffer which should be diluted by the BufferDilutionFactor in the final solution (i.e., the combination of the sample, ConcentratedBuffer, and BufferDiluent). The ConcentratedBuffer and BufferDiluent will be combined and then mixed with the sample, where the combined volume of these buffers is the difference between the AliquotAmount and the total AssayVolume.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Pattern Description: An object of type or subtype Model[Sample] or Object[Sample] or a prepared sample or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: ((ObjectP[{Model[Sample], Object[Sample]}] | _String) | Automatic) | Null
    Index Matches to: experiment samples

    BufferDilutionFactor

    The dilution factor by which the concentrated buffer should be diluted in the final solution (i.e., the combination of the sample, ConcentratedBuffer, and BufferDiluent). The ConcentratedBuffer and BufferDiluent will be combined and then mixed with the sample, where the combined volume of these buffers is the difference between the AliquotAmount and the total AssayVolume.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Default Calculation: If ConcentratedBuffer is specified, automatically set to the ConcentratedBufferDilutionFactor of that sample; otherwise, set to Null.
    Pattern Description: Greater than or equal to 1 or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: (GreaterEqualP[1] | Automatic) | Null
    Index Matches to: experiment samples

    BufferDiluent

    The buffer used to dilute the aliquot sample such that ConcentratedBuffer is diluted by BufferDilutionFactor in the final solution. The ConcentratedBuffer and BufferDiluent will be combined and then mixed with the sample, where the combined volume of these buffers is the difference between the AliquotAmount and the total AssayVolume.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Default Calculation: Automatically resolves to Model[Sample, "Milli-Q water"] if ConcentratedBuffer is specified; otherwise, resolves to Null.
    Pattern Description: An object of type or subtype Model[Sample] or Object[Sample] or a prepared sample or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: ((ObjectP[{Model[Sample], Object[Sample]}] | _String) | Automatic) | Null
    Index Matches to: experiment samples

    AssayBuffer

    The buffer that should be added to any aliquots requiring dilution, where the volume of this buffer added is the difference between the AliquotAmount and the total AssayVolume.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Default Calculation: Automatically resolves to Model[Sample, "Milli-Q water"] if ConcentratedBuffer is not specified; otherwise, resolves to Null.
    Pattern Description: An object of type or subtype Model[Sample] or Object[Sample] or a prepared sample or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: ((ObjectP[{Model[Sample], Object[Sample]}] | _String) | Automatic) | Null
    Index Matches to: experiment samples

    AliquotSampleStorageCondition

    The non-default conditions under which any aliquot samples generated by this experiment should be stored after the protocol is completed.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Pattern Description: {AmbientStorage, EnclosedAmbientStorage, Refrigerator, Freezer, DeepFreezer, CryogenicStorage, YeastIncubation, YeastShakingIncubation, BacterialIncubation, BacterialShakingIncubation, MammalianIncubation, ViralIncubation, CrystalIncubation, AcceleratedTesting, IntermediateTesting, LongTermTesting, UVVisLightTesting} or Disposal or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: ((SampleStorageTypeP | Disposal) | Automatic) | Null
    Index Matches to: experiment samples

    DestinationWell

    The desired position in the corresponding AliquotContainer in which the aliquot samples will be placed.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Default Calculation: Automatically resolves to A1 in containers with only one position. For plates, fills wells in the order provided by the function AllWells.
    Pattern Description: Any well from A1 to H12 or list of one or more any well from A1 to H12 or any well from A1 to H12 entries or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: ((WellPositionP | {((Automatic | Null) | WellPositionP)..}) | Automatic) | Null

    AliquotContainer

    The desired type of container that should be used to prepare and house the aliquot samples, with indices indicating grouping of samples in the same plates, if desired. This option will resolve to be the length of the SamplesIn * NumberOfReplicates.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Default Calculation: Automatically set as the PreferredContainer for the AssayVolume of the sample. For plates, attempts to fill all wells of a single plate with the same model before aliquoting into the next.
    Pattern Description: An object of type or subtype Model[Container] or Object[Container] or a prepared sample or Automatic or Null or {Index, Container} or list of one or more an object of type or subtype Model[Container] or Object[Container] or a prepared sample or Automatic or Null entries or list of one or more Automatic or Null or {Index, Container} entries.
    Programmatic Pattern: (((ObjectP[{Model[Container], Object[Container]}] | _String) | (Automatic | Null) | {GreaterEqualP[1, 1] | (Automatic | Null), (ObjectP[{Model[Container], Object[Container]}] | _String) | (Automatic | Null)} | {((ObjectP[{Model[Container], Object[Container]}] | _String) | (Automatic | Null))..} | {({GreaterEqualP[1, 1] | (Automatic | Null), (ObjectP[{Model[Container], Object[Container]}] | _String) | (Automatic | Null)} | (Automatic | Null))..}) | Automatic) | Null

    AliquotPreparation

    Indicates the desired scale at which liquid handling used to generate aliquots will occur.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Default Calculation: Automatic resolution will occur based on manipulation volumes and container types.
    Pattern Description: Manual or Robotic or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: (PreparationMethodP | Automatic) | Null

    ConsolidateAliquots

    Indicates if identical aliquots should be prepared in the same container/position.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Pattern Description: True or False or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: (BooleanP | Automatic) | Null

Protocol Options

    Organizational Information

    Template

    A template protocol whose methodology should be reproduced in running this experiment. Option values will be inherited from the template protocol, but can be individually overridden by directly specifying values for those options to this Experiment function.
    Default Value: Null
    Pattern Description: An object of type or subtype Object[Protocol] or an object of type or subtype of Object[Protocol] with UnresolvedOptions, ResolvedOptions specified or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: (ObjectP[Object[Protocol]] | FieldReferenceP[Object[Protocol], {UnresolvedOptions, ResolvedOptions}]) | Null

    Name

    A object name which should be used to refer to the output object in lieu of an automatically generated ID number.
    Default Value: Null
    Pattern Description: A string or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: _String | Null

    Post Experiment

    MeasureWeight

    Indicates if any solid samples that are modified in the course of the experiment should have their weights measured and updated after running the experiment. Please note that public samples are weighed regardless of the value of this option.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Pattern Description: True or False or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: (BooleanP | Automatic) | Null

    MeasureVolume

    Indicates if any liquid samples that are modified in the course of the experiment should have their volumes measured and updated after running the experiment. Please note that public samples are volume measured regardless of the value of this option.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Pattern Description: True or False or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: (BooleanP | Automatic) | Null

    ImageSample

    Indicates if any samples that are modified in the course of the experiment should be freshly imaged after running the experiment. Please note that public samples are imaged regardless of the value of this option.
    Default Value: Automatic
    Pattern Description: True or False or Null.
    Programmatic Pattern: (BooleanP | Automatic) | Null

Example Calls

    Unpooled samples

    DSC can be used to measure thermodynamic transition in a single sample:
    DSC can be used to measure thermodynamic transition in multiple separate samples:

    Pooled samples

    DSC can be used to measure thermodynamic transitions in pooled samples. This allows the user to mix or dilute two interacting species prior to measurement, and to quantify the interaction between them:

    Cell cleaning frequency

    The cell cleaning frequency can be set to decrease the number of measured samples between cell cleanings:

    Multiple scans

    The sample can be measured multiple times to increase the measurement accuracy and provide statistical data regarding reproducibility:
    The cooling rate can be dictated for measurements which include multiple scans:

Preferred Input Containers

    Liquid handler compatible plates and vessels

Data Processing

    Plot the data generated from a single DSC heating cycle:

Warnings and Errors

    Messages  (23)

    AliquotContainerOccupied  (1)

    If the AliquotContainer option is specified as a plate object, the plate must be empty:

    CleaningFrequencyTooHigh  (1)

    Specify when to clean with detergent before or between sample runs:

    DeprecatedModels  (1)

    Samples whose models are deprecated cannot be provided:

    DestinationWellInvalid  (1)

    If the DestinationWell option is specified, limitations of the DSC instrument dictate that it must only choose even wells and only use the first n wells of the plate:

    DiscardedSamples  (1)

    Samples that are discarded cannot be provided:

    DSCTooManySamples  (1)

    An error is thrown if too many samples are run in a single protocol:

    DuplicateName  (1)

    The Name option must not be the name of an already-existing DSC protocol:

    InputContainsTemporalLinks  (1)

    Throw a message if given a temporal link:

    ObjectDoesNotExist  (6)

    Do NOT throw a message if we have a simulated container but a simulation is specified that indicates that it is simulated:

    Do NOT throw a message if we have a simulated sample but a simulation is specified that indicates that it is simulated:

    Throw a message if we have a container that does not exist (ID form):

    Throw a message if we have a container that does not exist (name form):

    Throw a message if we have a sample that does not exist (ID form):

    Throw a message if we have a sample that does not exist (name form):

    PooledCentrifugeMismatch  (2)

    If NestedIndexMatchingCentrifuge -> False, NestedIndexMatchingCentrifugeTime and NestedIndexMatchingCentrifugeForce cannot be specified:

    If NestedIndexMatchingCentrifuge -> True, NestedIndexMatchingCentrifugeTime and NestedIndexMatchingCentrifugeForce cannot be Null:

    PooledIncubateMismatch  (2)

    If NestedIndexMatchingIncubate -> False, PooledIncubationTime, NestedIndexMatchingIncubationTemperature, and NestedIndexMatchingAnnealingTime cannot be specified:

    If NestedIndexMatchingIncubate -> True, PooledIncubationTime, NestedIndexMatchingIncubationTemperature, and NestedIndexMatchingAnnealingTime cannot be Null:

    PooledMixMismatch  (2)

    If NestedIndexMatchingMix -> False, NestedIndexMatchingMixTime and PooledMixRate cannot be specified:

    If NestedIndexMatchingMix -> True, NestedIndexMatchingMixTime and PooledMixRate cannot be Null:

    RescanCoolingRateIncompatible  (2)

    If RescanCoolingRate is Null, NumberOfScans must not be greater than 1:

    If RescanCoolingRate is specified, NumberOfScans must be greater than 1:

    StartTemperatureAboveEndTemperature  (1)

    StartTemperature may not be above EndTemperature:

Possible Issues

    Cell contamination

    If a drifting baseline or noisy baseline occurs, the cell rinsing frequency should be increased.

    Baseline reproducibility

    Inability to reproduce a baseline may also be caused by a mismatch in heat capacity of the sample and blank. Ensure that an appropriate blank is selected for each input sample.
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