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ASTEC GeneAtlas E02 Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 Thermal Cycler GeneAtlas E02/E05 Operation Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Thermal Cycler GeneAtlas Type-E Operation Manual, ASTEC CO., LTD. TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT THIS INTRUCTION MANUAL ---------------------------------- 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – TO BE STRICTLY OBSERVED ----- 2 BIOHAZARD PRECAUTIONS--------------------------------------------- 4 WARNING LABEL ON THIS INSTRUMENT --------------------------- 4 COPYRIGHT INFORMATION --------------------------------------------- 4...

  • Page 3: About This Intruction Manual

    Thermal Cycler GeneAtlas Type-E Operation Manual, ASTEC CO., LTD. ABOUT THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL Thank you very much for purchasing ASTEC Thermal Cycler GeneAtlas Type-E. In order for you to use this instrument properly and safely, please read this instructions manual thoroughly prior to the use and retain it for your future reference.
  • Page 4 Thermal Cycler GeneAtlas Type-E Operation Manual, ASTEC CO., LTD. Failure to follow instructions could result in death or serious WARNING personal injury. Install this instrument on a level and stable place that supports its weight adequately. Failure to do so could cause the instrument to topple over and/or fall, resulting in personal injury.

  • Page 5: Biohazard Precautions

    Danger: When closing the lid, fingers and hands could get caught COPYRIGHT INFORMATION No part of this instruction manual may be reproduced in any form without the prior consent from ASTEC Co., Ltd. If you wish to reproduce this instruction manual or cite any part of it, contact us for authorization.

  • Page 6: Warranty Policy

    Thermal Cycler GeneAtlas Type-E Operation Manual, ASTEC CO., LTD. WARRANTY POLICY We warrant the instrument you have purchased for one calendar year after the date of delivery. If any defect or malfunction should arise out of material or workmanship within the warranty period, we will repair the unit or replace the defective parts for free of charge.

  • Page 7: Operating Elements And Connections

    Thermal Cycler GeneAtlas Type-E Operation Manual, ASTEC CO., LTD. OPERATING ELEMENTS AND CONNECTIONS Handle To open the lid, lift up the handle and slide it toward the back of the unit. To close the lid, hold the handle to slide the lid forward and push the handle down.

  • Page 8: Control Panel

    Thermal Cycler GeneAtlas Type-E Operation Manual, ASTEC CO., LTD. CONTROL PANEL LCD Panel Power Indicator HOT Indicator HEAT Indicator Function Keys COOL Indicator Space Key Back Space Key Arrow Keys Enter Key +/- Keys Number/Alphabet Keys AZ Key NUM Key...

  • Page 9: Entering Characters (Alphabets/Numbers)

    Thermal Cycler GeneAtlas Type-E Operation Manual, ASTEC CO., LTD. ENTER Key Used for registering selected parameters. Space Key Used for entering a space (when naming a file) Used for deleting a character immediately left to the cursor. Back Space Key Menu Bar Displays commands available.

  • Page 10: Constant Temperature Control Mode

    Thermal Cycler GeneAtlas Type-E Operation Manual, ASTEC CO., LTD. CONSTANT TEMPERATURE CONTROL MODE After switching on the unit, the user can select the Constant Temp Control Mode or Programmed Temp Control Mode. To select the Constant Temp Control Mode, press the “F1” key (F1: CONSTANT TEMP).

  • Page 11: How To Operate Constant Temp Files

    Thermal Cycler GeneAtlas Type-E Operation Manual, ASTEC CO., LTD. HOW TO OPERATE CONSTANT TEMP FILES Selecting a File 1) Using the Arrow keys, move the cursor to the desired file. 2) Using the Right Arrow key, move the cursor to the Time setting (in the Time setting field, the value that was used in the last program run is displayed).

  • Page 12: Programmed Temperature Control Mode

    Thermal Cycler GeneAtlas Type-E Operation Manual, ASTEC CO., LTD. PROGRAMMED TEMPERATURE CONTROL MODE After switching on the unit, the user can select the Constant Temp Control Mode or Programmed Temp Control Mode. To select the Programmed Temp Control Mode, press the “F3” key (F3: PROGRAMMED TEMP).
  • Page 13 Thermal Cycler GeneAtlas Type-E Operation Manual, ASTEC CO., LTD. PROGRAMMED TEMP CONTROL MODE (CONT.) The status of the program is Run Display displayed ([RUN], [PAUSE], [OVER], [STOP]). Once the target temperature has been reached, the remaining time of the step will be displayed.

  • Page 14: Basic Operation Flow

    Thermal Cycler GeneAtlas Type-E Operation Manual, ASTEC CO., LTD. BASIC OPERATION FLOW Using the power cable included Power On with the system, plug the unit into the earthed electric outlet and switch the unit on. When the unit is switched on, the Main Menu, shown on the right, will be displayed.

  • Page 15: Creating And Editing A Program: Flow Chart

    Thermal Cycler GeneAtlas Type-E Operation Manual, ASTEC CO., LTD. CREATING AND EDITING A PROGRAM: FLOW CHART EDIT Menu (NEW) Program File Name Pattern No. and number of repeats Patterns 1 – 5 Number of repeats Up to 5 reaction patterns can be programmed.

  • Page 16: Creating A Program

    Thermal Cycler GeneAtlas Type-E Operation Manual, ASTEC CO., LTD. CREATING A PROGRAM Creating a New Program Choosing a Box After switching on the unit, the menu shown below will be displayed. Note: There are 3 Boxes for file storage, and each Box can store up to 15 files.
  • Page 17 Thermal Cycler GeneAtlas Type-E Operation Manual, ASTEC CO., LTD. Entering a Number of Repeats (REP) Using the numeric keys, enter the number of how many times you wish to repeat a given reaction pattern (SEG) and press the “ENTER” key (Setting range: 1 – 99 repeats).
  • Page 18 Thermal Cycler GeneAtlas Type-E Operation Manual, ASTEC CO., LTD. Completing a Program When all the parameters have been entered, press the “F5” key (F5: FILE). The Main Menu will be displayed, showing the file you have just been created. Summary of Parameters...

  • Page 19: Running A Program (File)

    Thermal Cycler GeneAtlas Type-E Operation Manual, ASTEC CO., LTD. RUNNING A PROGRAM (FILE) Managing Files When the unit is switched on, the Main Menu, shown below, will be displayed. Note: When switching on the unit, the File Box that was last used will be opened.

  • Page 20: Editing A Program

    Thermal Cycler GeneAtlas Type-E Operation Manual, ASTEC CO., LTD. EDITING A PROGRAM Editing a File In the Main Menu (File Index), use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the file you wish to edit. With the cursor at the file name, press the “F2” key (F2: EDIT) to edit the file.
  • Page 21 Thermal Cycler GeneAtlas Type-E Operation Manual, ASTEC CO., LTD. If you press the “F5” key (F5: NO) here, the existing program will be overwritten with the changes you made. If you press the “F4” key (F4: YES), you will be prompted to save the edited file with a new name.
  • Page 22 Thermal Cycler GeneAtlas Type-E Operation Manual, ASTEC CO., LTD. To run the linked programs, press the “F1” key (F1: RUN). The display during the linked file run will be like this: F1: RUN Press the “F1” key to run the linked programs.

  • Page 23: Cover Heater Temperature Settings

    Thermal Cycler GeneAtlas Type-E Operation Manual, ASTEC CO., LTD. COVER HEATER TEMPERATURE SETTINGS Changing the Cover Heater Temperature Settings While in the Main Menu (File Index), press and hold the “A-Z” key and press the “F5” key (F5: DATA). The screen will now display CONFIG-DATA menu, as shown below. By default, the cover heater temperature is set at +10°C above the sample block temperature.

  • Page 24: Error Code Table

    Thermal Cycler GeneAtlas Type-E Operation Manual, ASTEC CO., LTD. ERROR CODE TABLE Should any abnormality be detected while the unit is running, the alarm will sound six times and an error message will be displayed on the screen. When this happens, the temperature control will be halted.

  • Page 25: Specifications

    Thermal Cycler GeneAtlas Type-E Operation Manual, ASTEC CO., LTD. SPECIFICATIONS GeneAtlas Type-E Model No. of Samples 0.2ml x 96 Temperature Control PID control by microprocessor Heating/Cooling Controlled by solid state module Temperature Control Range 3.0°C – 99.9°C (when ambient temp. is 25°C) ±0.1°C;...

  • Page 26: Default Values

    Thermal Cycler GeneAtlas Type-E Operation Manual, ASTEC CO., LTD. DEFAULT VALUES Initial PID Values/CAL Values at the time of shipping Unit S/N: ____________________ 0.2 / 0.5 PID Values P =_____, I = _____, D = _____ CAL Values 30.0 ------------------------------- _______ . _____ 95.0 ------------------------------- _______ .

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