BTX Gemini X2 Quick Start Manual

Gemini X2/SC
Twin Wave
Electroporation Systems
Quick Start Guide
Unpacking the System
The shipping carton in which your BTX Gemini Twin Waveform
Electroporation System is packed has been specifically designed to
provide maximum protection to the instrument during transportation
and normal handling conditions. Upon receipt, the carton should be
examined for any external damage resulting from shipment.
Open the carton and carefully remove the BTX Gemini Twin Waveform
Electroporator and inspect the unit for any apparent damage. Save the
carton and packing materials for future transportation and shipping
requirements.
Packing Data
Check the packing slip to ensure that all items ordered and listed are
included in the shipment. Inform BTX immediately if any parts are
missing or damaged.
Power Source
As received, the instrument is ready for use with either 100-240 VAC,
50/60 HZ.
The power requirements are 350 watts. In the USA, the power cord has
a standard three prong plug.
Installation
Once you have determined that the components of the system have
not sustained any obvious damage in shipment, proceed with the
installation.
Remove the insulating tab from the battery at the base of the unit.
Place the generator in a location that is a dry, level, sturdy surface free
from extremes in ambient temperature, dust or chemical exposure.
Allow the device to equilibrate to room temperature.
Unpack the safety dome, cuvette rack and disposable cuvette
chambers. Connect the safety dome, or in the case of the BTX
Gemini X2 System, specialty electrodes or HT Plate Handler, into the
connectors at the bottom right-hand side of front panel.
Connect the mains/power cord to into the back panel at the bottom left.
Power up the system by pushing the rocker switch located on the back
panel at the bottom left. The display will flash the BTX logo. Once the
software initializes, the Main Menu screen will appear.
You are now ready to begin your work.
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Main Menu
User Protocol Review Screen
Voltage, Duration, Number of Pulses, Pulse Interval, and Electrode
Gap may be modified by tapping on the gray icons for each. Green
Accept icon may be tapped to proceed to Run Protocol screen.
In Exponential Decay Wave protocols, (instead of Duration) Resistance
and Capacitance values may be set.
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Protocols with preset parameters
for common cell and tissue types.
Cannot be modified by user, however
Preset protocols may be copied to
User Protocols for modification.
Protocols may be copied from
Preset Protocols or created from
scratch by the user for later use.