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Self Test Function for Mastercycler® pro and Mastercycler® nexus Instructions Self on see p. Tab. Fig. —p.Test Function for usefor Mastercycler® pro and Mastercycler® nexus Instructions for use Table of contents 1 1 Table of contents Operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.1 2 Product description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2.
Self Test Function for Mastercycler® pro and Mastercycler® nexus 1 1 1.1 Operating instructions Operating instructions Using this manual These instructions for use for the self-test function of the Mastercycler pro and Mastercycler nexus is a supplement to the Thermocycler operating instructions and does not replace the Thermocycler instructions. Therefore, the Thermocycler operating instructions must be read before using the self-test function for the first time.
Self Test Function for Mastercycler® pro and Mastercycler® nexus The status of the self-test function can be identified using the symbol in the navigation tree below the cycler node. • Self-test function activated • Self-test function locked The self-test function remains active until the self-test USB key is removed. 3.2 CAUTION! Performing the self-test CAUTION! Risk of burns from hot thermoblock and heated lid. The thermoblock and the heated lid very quickly reach temperatures above 95 °C.
Self Test Function for Mastercycler® pro and Mastercycler® nexus Block zone The left, center and right block zones correspond to the temperature control loop of the block. Heating/cooling rates Temperature control velocity of the block during heating or cooling. Temperature control Accuracy of thermoregulation. Temperature homogeneity Temperature homogeneity within each individual control circuit. Overall temp. homogeneity Temperature homogeneity across the entire block.
Self Test Function for Mastercycler® pro and Mastercycler® nexus 3.2.1 Creating a certificate After the self-test has been passed, a certificate can be exported to an external storage medium as a PDF. Requirement The self-test has passed all subtests and the test result is displayed. 1. Connect a storage medium. 2. Click the Certificate softkey. The certificate is copied onto the storage medium as a PDF file. The path of the copied files is displayed after the procedure has been completed.
Self Test Function for Mastercycler® pro and Mastercycler® nexus Requirement • A user is logged on (if the PIN function is activated). • The navigation tree is displayed. 1. Open the cycler node and mark Self-test. 2. Click the History softkey. The self-test history is displayed. 3.3.1 Printing a history Requirement A supported printer is connected (see Cycler operating instructions). Click the Print softkey. 3.3.2 Exporting a history as a file 1. Connect an external storage medium. 2.
Self Test Function for Mastercycler® pro and Mastercycler® nexus Symptom/ message Cause Remedy The USB connections were switched off due to a damaged or Disconnect all USB devices and restart the Cycler. incompatible USB device (the symbol is displayed). The self-test node is not displayed. 5 5 5.1 No user is logged on. Log on as user or administrator. A Mastercycler ep series device is selected. Select a Mastercycler pro node.
Self Test Function for Mastercycler® pro and Mastercycler® nexus 6 6 Ordering Information Ordering Information Order No. Order No. Description (International) (North America) 10 6320 071.001 950030040 Selftest USB Key For Mastercycler pro and Mastercycler nexus 6321 900.150 - Operating Manual Mastercycler pro 6331 900.069 6331900069 Operating Manual Mastercycler nexus 6320 071.168 - Mastercycler pro Self Test Function - Instructions for Use 0055 000.
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