Instrument-To-Computer Connections - Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 3 Site Preparation Manual

Instrument-to-computer connections

Instrument-to-computer connections
Supported options
for instrument
and computer
connections
Direct configuration option
• A computer provided by Thermo Fisher Scientific with the QuantStudio
• Computer‑to‑instrument connection:
– Direct, wired connection between the computer and the instrument
using an Ethernet cable
IMPORTANT! A direct instrument‑to‑computer connection cannot be combined
with the LAN or the Cloud configurations.
Networked configuration option
• A computer provided by Thermo Fisher Scientific with the QuantStudio
• The computer and instrument must be on the same subnet mask.
• Computer‑to‑LAN connection
– Wired connection to the network using an Ethernet cable –
– Wireless connection to the network
• Instrument‑to‑LAN connection
– Wired connection to the network using an Ethernet cable –
– Wireless connection to the network using the instrument Wi‑Fi module
Thermo Fisher Cloud configuration option
• Internet access and a computer with the Chrome
• Computer‑to‑Cloud connection
– Wired connection to the internet using an Ethernet cable –
– Wireless connection to the internet
• Instrument‑to‑Cloud connection
– Wired connection to the network using an Ethernet cable –
– Wireless connection to the network using the instrument Wi‑Fi module
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We support the following direct, networked (LAN– l ocal area network), or Cloud
configurations. Configurations other than those listed are not recommended. Select a
configuration that meets the needs of your laboratory's instrument, software, and
workflow requirements.
IMPORTANT! Do not connect both an Ethernet cable and the Wi-Fi module
(Cat. No. A26774) to the instrument. Configuring the instrument for both wired and
wireless connection can interfere with instrument operation.
Note: For detailed information about networking your instrument, see the
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QuantStudio 3 and 5 Real-Time PCR Systems IT Checklist (Pub. No. MAN0013738).
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QuantStudio 3 and 5 Real-Time PCR Systems Site Preparation Guide | MAN0010405 C.0
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™ Design and Analysis desktop Software
™ Design and Analysis desktop Software
or –
or –
™ web browser to access the Cloud
or –
or –
LAN
LAN
LAN