System Components; Unpacking The System Components; Setting The Date And Time - BIO RAD TC20 Instruction Manual

Setting up the TC20 Automated Cell Counter
Setting Up the TC20 Automated Cell Counter

System Components

The TC20 automated cell counter (catalog #145-0102) includes:
TC20 automated cell counter
Power cord with four regional adaptors
USB flash drive
Instruction manual
Quick guide
Counting slides with dual chambers, 1 box of 30
Trypan blue dye, 1.5 ml
Accessories that need to be purchased separately include:
Label printer, 185 labels/roll
Verification kit

Unpacking the System Components

1. Unpack the TC20 automated cell counter carefully. Remove all packaging materials and
store them for future use. Examine the instrument carefully for any damage incurred during
transit. Ensure that all parts of the instrument including accessories listed above are included
with the product. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your local Bio-Rad office.
2. Place the TC20 cell counter into upright position on a dry, leveled surface.
3. Insert the supplied power cord into the instrument.
4. Plug the power cord into the appropriate electrical outlet.
5. Turn on the instrument using the green power switch button. The Home
screen appears.

Setting the Date and Time

The TC20 cell counter uses a date/time stamp to track cell count results stored on the
instrument. The date and time should be set on the TC20 cell counter before the first count.
Resetting the date/time stamp after using the TC20 cell counter will not affect stored results.
1. Press the down arrow key to go to Options from the Home screen, and press Enter.
2. Use the down arrow key to go to Set
date/time, then press Enter.
3. Use the up or down arrow key to
move through the settings until you
reach the setting you want to modify
(for example, month) (Figure 6). The
press Enter to find the correct option
(for example September, October).
4. Use the up or down key to move to
the next setting (for example, day) to
be modified, and press Enter to find
the correct option within the setting.
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Fig. 6. Setting the date and time.