User guide

QuantStudio
®
3D Digital PCR Instrument layout and connections
The QuantStudio
®
3D Digital PCR Instrument and the ProFlex
™
2x Flat PCR System
(or Dual Flat Block GeneAmp
®
PCR System 9700) can be placed on separate benches
or collocated as shown in the following figure. If you place the units adjacent to one
another, provide at least 20 cm (8 inches) clearance between them to allow for heat
dissipation.
5 cm
(2 in)
20 cm
(8 in)
2
1
15.2 cm
(6 in)
ProFlex
PCR System
ProFlex
PCR System
CAUTION HOT
1
QuantStudio
®
3D Digital PCR Instrument
2
ProFlex
™
2x Flat PCR System
Instrument clearances
The instruments require the following additional clearances:
IMPORTANT! For safety, the outlet used to power the instruments must be accessible
at all times.
Component Top Front Sides Back
QuantStudio
®
3D Instrument
30.48 cm
(12 in.)
30.48 cm
(12 in.)
15.2 cm
(6 in.)
15.2 cm
(6 in.)
QuantStudio
®
3D Digital
PCR Chip Loader
25.4 cm
(10 in.)
15.2 cm
(6 in.)
15.2 cm
(6 in.)
25.4 cm
(10 in.)
ProFlex
™
2x Flat PCR
System
15.5 cm
(6.1 in.)
[1]
— —
23.0 cm
(9 in.)
[2]
Dual Flat Block GeneAmp
®
PCR System 9700
20.38 cm
(8 in.)
—
20.38 cm
(8 in.)
20.38 cm
(8 in.)
[1]
W
ith the heated cover open.
[2]
Ensures adequate airflow and cooling.
Appendix D Specifications and Layout
QuantStudio
®
3D Digital PCR Instrument layout and connections
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3D Digital PCR System User Guide