Users Manual Part 2

Selecting a flow cell stage
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4. Log in to the control software with the user name and password
that are provided by the manufacturer.
Selecting a flow cell stage
In the operation area of the main interface, select a flow cell stage.
Loading the reagent cartridge
Perform the following steps:
1. Prepare the reagent cartridges, including the sequencing cartridge
and washing cartridge.
For details about preparing the reagent cartridge, refer to the
relevant reagent kit user manual.
2. Open the reagent compartment door.
3. Open the sequencing cartridge compartment door by holding its
handle and pulling down. Push the sequencing cartridge in the
direction of the arrow shown on the cartridge into the reagent
compartment until it stops. Close the sequencing cartridge
compartment door.
4. Pull out the drawer, put the washing cartridge in the direction
shown on the cartridge into the drawer, and push the drawer into
the reagent compartment until it stops.
5. Close the reagent compartment door.
Loading the flow cell
Perform the following steps:
1. Tap Sequence and select New run or Resume run, the flow cell
drive automatically ejects.
Or tap the flow cell drive button on the device to eject the flow
cell drive manually.
2. Put a new sequencing flow cell on the flow cell drive according to
the direction indication on the flow cell and tap the flow cell drive
button to retract.
3. The system automatically identifies the IDs of the flow cell and
reagent cartridges.
If RFID scanning fails, input the ID with the on-screen keyboard.