User guide
Table Of Contents
- QuantStudio 3D Digital PCR System User Guide (Pub. no. MAN0007720 Rev. C.0)
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- About this guide
- Chapter 1. Getting Started
- About the QuantStudio® 3D Digital PCR System
- Operating the instrument
- Prepare the QuantStudio® 3D Digital PCR System for use
- Connect the QuantStudio® 3D Instrument to a network
- Connect the QuantStudio® 3D AnalysisSuite™ Software
- Chapter 2. Prepare Samples and Load Reactions
- Chapter 3. Perform the PCR
- Chapter 4. Analyze the Prepared Chips
- Chapter 5. Troubleshooting
- Appendix A. Maintenance
- Appendix B. Networking
- Appendix C. Parts and Materials
- Appendix D. Specifications and Layout
- Appendix E. Safety
- Documentation and support
- Back Cover
10.
Set up the ProFlex
™
System:
a.
Open the package containing the Chip Adapters and install them.
Note: Each Chip Adapter includes a set of four alignment pegs that fit into
the holes of a flat sample block. The Chip Adapter can fit onto either side of
the sample block (right or left).
CAUTION HOT
b.
Connect the power cord, power on the ProFlex
™
System, then wait for it to
start (about 45 seconds). Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the
installation.
The ProFlex
™
System is ready to use when the Main Menu displays.
IMPORTANT! If the ProFlex
™
System does not start, check the position of
the sample block module. The instrument cannot be powered on if the
module is seated incorrectly or if the lever is not completely closed. If the
ProFlex
™
System does not start, even after adjusting the sample block
module, or if the screen contains any permanent patterns of lines or bars,
contact technical support for assistance.
c.
Configure the ProFlex
™
System settings as described in the ProFlex
™
PCR
System User Guide (Pub. no. MAN0007697).
Chapter 1 Getting Started
Prepare the QuantStudio
®
3D Digital PCR System for use
1
28
QuantStudio
®
3D Digital PCR System User Guide