User guide

e.
Inspect the Dual Flat Block Module for damage caused during
transportation.
If the instrument is damaged, note the location and appearance of the
damage, then contact customer support for assistance.
3.
Set up the GeneAmp
®
PCR System 9700:
a.
Open the package containing the
QuantStudio
®
3D Tilt Base for Dual Flat
Block GeneAmp
®
PCR System 9700 and install it beneath the thermal cycler.
11°
GeneAmp
®
PCR System 9700
POWER
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F2
F3
F4
F5
STOP
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ENTER
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b.
Open the packages containing the
QuantStudio
®
3D Digital PCR Chip
Adapter for Dual Flat Block GeneAmp
®
PCR System 9700 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).
c.
Connect the GeneAmp
®
PCR System 9700 power cord, power on the
thermal cycler, then wait for it to start (about 30 seconds).
The cooling fan powers up and the start-up screens appear. The GeneAmp
®
PCR System 9700 is ready to use when the Main Menu displays.
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GeneAmp® PCR System 9700
F1 F3 F4 F5F2
Run UserUtilEditCreate
Name:tc001 User:<<pe>>
Version: 3.12
IMPORTANT! If the GeneAmp
®
PCR System 9700 does not start, check the
position of the Dual Flat Block Module. The instrument cannot be powered
on if the module is seated incorrectly. If the GeneAmp
®
PCR System 9700
does not start, even after adjusting the Dual Flat Block Module, or if the
screen contains any permanent patterns of lines or bars, contact technical
support for assistance.
Chapter 1 Getting Started
Prepare the QuantStudio
®
3D Digital PCR System for use
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