Extended life biopolymer array scanner system

摘要

A biopolymer array optical scanner system that is configured to accommodate the needs of its working environment, but offer extended life over common scanners as typically used, is provided. The scanner is programmed to allow a user to set times or adopt a schedule by which the scanner will automatically power up and/or power down. The activity of the scanner can be controlled by setting a timer or selecting a given time/event, a custom schedule and/or a preselected schedule to trigger action by a software switch at the appointed time. The switch automatically takes such action as previously directed. The activity may be selected from powering up (turning on or going to standby), powering down (turning off or going to standby) and/or initiating a scan run. Myriad combinations or permutations of activities and their respective timing are possible.