Chapter 3 Preparing a Run
Quick Review: Powering On the 7900HT Instrument
Powering On the
Instrument
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Applied Biosystems 7900HT Fast Real-Time PCR System and SDS Enterprise Database User Guide
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The following table includes a set of abridged procedures for activating the
Note:
components of the Applied Biosystems 7900HT Fast Real-Time PCR System. For a
complete explanation of the procedure, see
on page
2-4.
IMPORTANT!
Do not power on the 7900HT instrument while the lower-side panel of
the instrument is removed. Doing so prevents the instrument from uploading the
firmware from the computer and causes the software to display an error.
1. Power on the monitor and computer.
2. If using an automation module, power on the Zymark
Handler.
A
B
(Rear panel of the Twister)
3. Power on the 7900HT instrument.
4. Start the SDS software (select
Applied Biosystems >
5. If using the SDS Enterprise Database, enter your user name and password in the
appropriate fields of the Login dialog box, then click
The SDS software displays the program window.
DRAFT
"Powering On the 7900HT Instrument"
Power switch
HI-POT
C
D
6
9
3
2
R
G
T
H
0
0
9
7
>
SDS 2.2.1 >
®
Twister Microplate
Power button
Programs >
SDS 2.2.1)
.