User guide

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Maintenance

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Cleaning the chip tray and sample block ................................ 86

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Configure the instrument settings ...................................... 88

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Returning your QuantStudio

3D Instrument for service .................. 89

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Replace the instrument fuses ........................................... 90

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Update the instrument firmware ....................................... 91

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Calibrate the touchscreen .............................................. 93

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View the instrument log ............................................... 93

IMPORTANT! This chapter contains all user service procedures for the QuantStudio

3D Digital PCR Instrument. Procedures other than those described in this document

must be performed by a qualified Service Engineer.

Cleaning the chip tray and sample block

If a QuantStudio

3D Digital PCR 20K Chip leaks during thermal cycling or during a

run, perform the following procedure to eliminate any residual contaminants from

the QuantStudio

3D Instrument chip tray or the thermal cycler.

•

Cotton or nylon swabs and lint-free cloths

• Deionized water

• Isopropanol

• Pipette (100-μL) with pipette tips

• Powder-free gloves

• Safety glasses

Materials

required

QuantStudio

3D Digital PCR System User Guide