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

1.
Prepare the physical connection to the network:
Connection Action
Wired
1. Power on the QuantStudio
®
3D Instrument.
2. Connect one end of a standard category-6 Ethernet cable to
the RJ-45 port on the back panel of the instrument and the
other end to an open network port.
Wireless
1. If required for network setup, record the wireless dongle's
MAC address, which is located on the underside of the device.
2. Power off and unplug the QuantStudio
®
3D Instrument.
3. Turn the QuantStudio
®
3D Instrument over, then use your
fingers to carefully pry open the rear panel.
IMPORTANT! The rear panel is secured to the instrument
by three pegs that require significant force to decouple. If
necessary, insert a flathead screwdriver into the slot at the
base of the panel to pry it from the instrument chassis.
4. Turn the instrument over, then uncap the wireless dongle and
insert it into the USB port
within
the instrument. When the
device is seated within the USB port, firmly push on the
wireless dongle to ensure that it is plugged in completely.
The internal USB port is accessed through a small opening in
the instrument chassis.
5. Reattach the rear panel to the instrument chassis, then plug
in and power on the QuantStudio
®
3D Instrument.
2.
From the Main Menu of the touchscreen, touch , then touch Instrument
Settings.
Connect the
QuantStudio
®
3D
Instrument to a
network
Appendix B Networking
Connect the instrument to the network
B
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