Powering On The 7900Ht Instrument; Getting Started - Applied Biosystems 7900HT User Manual

Chapter 2 Getting Started

Powering On the 7900HT Instrument

Powering On the
Instrument
Status lights
7900HT instrument
power button
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The activation of the Applied Biosystems 7900HT Fast Real-Time PCR System is
sequential. You must activate each component in a specific order for the system to
initialize properly. If performed out of sequence, the components may not be able to
establish the necessary communication connections required for operation.
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7900HT
Front view with Robot
7900HT FAST Real-Time PCR System
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Zymark Twister Microplate
Handler (power button in rear)
Figure 2-1 Power Buttons of the Applied Biosystems 7900HT Fast Real-Time
PCR System
Power on the power to the instrument and the Plate Handler at least
IMPORTANT!
10 min before use. When activated, the instrument heats the sample block cover to
105 °C. If you start a run before the heated cover reaches 105 °C, the instrument will
pause until it reaches the optimal temperature before commencing the run.
1. Power on the monitor and computer.
2. Power on the Zymark Twister Microplate Handler by pressing the power switch
located on the back panel of the Plate Handler (see below).
activating the Plate Handler. Once activated, the arm automatically moves to its
home position.
HI-POT
A B C D
Rear Panel of the Twister
If operating normally, the Plate Handler moves the arm to the home position
(over the output stack).
3. Power on the 7900HT instrument by pressing the power button located below
the status lights on the front of the instrument (see
If operating normally, the 7900HT instrument will do the following on startup:
• Emit a high-pitched tone signaling that the instrument initialized successfully.
DRAFT
PHYSICAL HAZARD. Keep clear of the arm when
Power switch
Computer
power button
Monitor
power button
Figure 2-1).