User guide

Table Of Contents

Prepare the QuantStudio

3D Digital PCR System for use

You can install the QuantStudio

3D Digital PCR System within one hour. The

installation requires your participation at all times, so plan to spend most of your time

working with the instrument.

Note: The time required to install the QuantStudio

3D System can vary depending

on the type of networking solution that you choose. See Appendix B, “Networking“

for a complete description of the networking options supported by the QuantStudio

3D System.

You need the following materials to install the QuantStudio

3D Digital PCR System:

• Safety glasses

• Scissors or pocketknife

Before you install the QuantStudio

3D Digital PCR System, do the following:

• Obtain the tools and materials required for installation as shown above.

• Confirm that the installation site meets the environmental and electrical

requirements explained in Appendix D, “Specifications and Layout“.

• If you intend to connect the QuantStudio

3D Instrument to your network,

confirm that the installation site contains a viable connection that meets the

networking requirements explained in Appendix B, “Networking“.

• Read “Choose additional protective devices“ on page 16 and if necessary,

obtain the additional components that you want to install.

About the

installation

Materials

required

Before you begin

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Prepare the QuantStudio

3D Digital PCR System for use

QuantStudio

3D Digital PCR System User Guide