Operating Alpha Units; Installing An Alpha Unit - BIO RAD PTC-200 Operation Manual

DNA Engine Operations Manual

Operating Alpha Units

Note: Operation of the Slide Chambers
the many differences between this type of Alpha unit and the others. Please see the
Slide Chambers Operations Manual for operating instructions.
Note: Moto Alpha
Moto Alpha Unit Operations Manual for instructions on opening and closing Moto
Alpha units.

Installing an Alpha Unit

1. Turn the DNA Engine cycler off (see the Caution on p. 4-5).
2. Hold the Alpha unit at its front and back edges.
3. Lower the Alpha unit into the DNA Engine base, leaving at least 3cm between the
front edge of the Alpha unit and the front of the base.
4. Raise the handle at the back of the Alpha unit, and slide the block forward as far
as it will go (fig. 4-1A).
5. Push the handle down until it is completely vertical (fig. 4-1B); firm pressure may
be required. A definite click signals that the Alpha unit's connectors have mated
with the DNA Engine cycler's connectors.
When the handle is in the down position, the Alpha unit is locked into place.
Figure 4-1 Installing an Alpha unit.
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™ units are installed and removed as described below. See the
™ Alpha unit will not be discussed, owing to
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