Installing The Optical Module; Preparing The Reaction Module; Removing The Standard Icycler Lid From The Reaction Module - BIO RAD iCycler iQ Packing List And Installation Manual

Section 2

Installing the Optical Module

Installation consists of two steps:
1. Modifying the iCycler reaction module with an optical lid.
2. Mounting the Optical Module onto the optical lid.
Figure 1 shows how the system will look when the retrofit is completed.
Fig. 1. iCycler iQ Real Time PCR Detection System.

2.1 Preparing the Reaction Module

The reaction module shipped with the iCycler thermal cycler must be modified with an
optical lid before it can be used with the iQ Optical system. The following figures show how
to replace the top of the reaction module.
Note: Remove all samples from the unit and disconnect the power cord from the chassis.

2.1.1 Removing the Standard iCycler Lid from the Reaction Module

To remove the top of the reaction module (see Figure 2):
1. Unplug the power cord from the iCycler Thermal Cycler.
2. Lift up on the handle and move the lid back, exposing the sample block and the green
latches on both sides of the unit.
3. Remove all samples from the iCycler.
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Optical Module
Optical Lid
iCycler Chassis