Thermo Scientific SimpliAmp Installation And Operational Manual

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SimpliAmp
Thermal Cycler PCR System Installation and
Operation
Catalog Number A24811
Pub. No. A24827 Rev. D
Note: For safety and biohazard guidelines, see the "Safety"
appendix in the SimpliAmp
MAN0009889). Read the Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and follow the
handling instructions. Wear appropriate protective eyewear,
clothing, and gloves.
Product description
This document summarizes procedures for installing and using
the SimpliAmp
Thermal Cycler, with "better than gradient
VeriFlex
technology. For detailed instructions, see the SimpliAmp
Thermal Cycler User Guide (Pub. No. MAN0009889).
Figure 1 SimpliAmp
Thermal Cycler
Required materials not provided
• Can of compressed air (For use in cleaning wells of sample
block).
• (Optional) Electrical protective devices.
Note: The use of one or more of the following electrical
protective devices is recommended.
·
Power line regulator (100–240 V)
·
Surge protector/line conditioner (10-kVA)
·
Uninterruptible power supply (1.5-kVA)
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Thermal Cycler User Guide (Pub. No.
Set up the SimpliAmp
IMPORTANT!
need to ship the instrument in for service.
1. Open the shipping crate to unpack the instrument. You
should receive one box containing the thermal cycler and the
accessories.
2. Remove the packing material, then inspect the instrument for
"
shipping damage.
3. Use compressed air to clear out each well of the sample block
to remove particles that may have collected inside during
shipping.
4. Place the instrument at an installation site that meets the
spatial and weight requirements for the thermal cycler (see
"Technical specifications" on page 6).
5. Connect the instrument to a power outlet.
a. Connect the power cord to the instrument.
Power cord port
1
b. Install any desired electrical protective devices.
c. Connect the power cord to a wall plug.
6. Press the power button, then wait for the instrument to start
up. Proceed with the installation after the touchscreen
displays the Home screen, indicating that the instrument is
active.
When you power on the instrument, the instrument will take
under a minute to start up.
QUICK REFERENCE
Thermal Cycler
Save the packing materials and box in case you

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  • Page 1 " shipping damage. VeriFlex ™ technology. For detailed instructions, see the SimpliAmp ™ Thermal Cycler User Guide (Pub. No. MAN0009889). 3. Use compressed air to clear out each well of the sample block to remove particles that may have collected inside during shipping.
  • Page 2: Connect The Pcr Instrument To The Internet

    (Settings) > Instrument Settings > Remote Service. Power switch The Home screen is displayed upon successful installation. 4. Set Remote Service to "On", then press OK. Figure 2 SimpliAmp Home screen ™ 5. Press (My Profile) on the home screen.
  • Page 3: Set Up Mobile Connectivity On A Mobile Device

    Operate the instrument using the touchscreen. For detailed ™ Note: Multiple instruments can be added to your Thermo Fisher instructions on using the thermal cycler, see the SimpliAmp Connect account, but only one user profile from each instrument Thermal Cycler User Guide (Pub. No. MAN0009889).
  • Page 4 7. Remove the blue tray/retainer assembly containing the data loss caused by user error, power failure, or instrument ™ sealed tube strips from the 96-well base and place the error. For more information, see the SimpliAmp Thermal assembly into the instrument. Cycler User Guide (Pub. No. MAN0009889).
  • Page 5 3. Pipette the reaction mixture into the reaction tubes. 4. Cap the tubes. 5. Remove the black tray with sealed reaction tubes from the 96-well base and place the tray and sealed tubes into the instrument. SimpliAmp Thermal Cycler Installation and Operation Quick Reference ™...
  • Page 6: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications The following table displays the system specifications for the SimpliAmp ™ Thermal Cycler. Table 1 SimpliAmp Thermal Cycler technical specifications: ™ Feature Specification Maximum block ramp rate 4°C/sec Maximum sample ramp rate 3°C/sec Temperature accuracy ±0.25°C (35 to 99.9°C) Temperature range for 0°C to 100.0°C...
  • Page 7: Accessory Products

    32-Well Clear Adhesive Film A32812 ™ Accessories MicroAmp Splash-Free 96-Well Base 4312063 ™ MicroAmp 96-Well Support Base 4379590 ™ MicroAmp 96-Well Base N8010531 ™ MicroAmp 96-Well Reaction Tube/Tray/Retainer Set, 0.2 mL 403083, 403086 ™ SimpliAmp Thermal Cycler Installation and Operation Quick Reference ™...
  • Page 8: Limited Product Warranty

    Limited product warranty Life Technologies Corporation and/or its affiliate(s) warrant their products as set forth in the Life Technologies' General Terms and Conditions of Sale found on Life Technologies' website at www.thermofisher.com/us/en/home/global/terms-and-conditions.html. If you have any questions, please contact Life Technologies at www.thermofisher.com/support. Manufacturer: Life Technologies Holdings Pte Ltd | Block 33 | Marsiling Industrial Estate Road 3 | #07-06, Singapore 739256 The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.

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