Thermo Scientific Applied Biosystems QuantStudio User Manual page 33

QuantStudio ™ 3D Digital PCR System User Guide
• Confirm that a QuantStudio
thermal cycler.
IMPORTANT! The Tilt Base inclines the sample block by 11°, the angle required
for the optimal performance of the chips.
• Open the heated cover and confirm that QuantStudio
Adapters are installed to both sample blocks.
Note: Each Chip Adapter includes a set of four alignment pegs that fit into the
holes of a flat sample block. The Chip Adapter can fit onto either side of the
sample block (right or left).
• Confirm the thermal cycler is running the correct firmware version number to
thermal cycle chips:
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– ProFlex
2 × Flat PCR System—The version number displayed in the About
Instrument screen must be 1.1.4 or later.
Wired IP Address
Wireless IP Address
Instrument Serial Number
Block Serial Number
UUID
Firmware Version
v1.1.4 or later
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Note: If the ProFlex
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the ProFlex PCR System User Guide (Pub. No. MAN0007697) for
information on upgrading the instrument firmware before thermal cycling
chips.
Chapter 4 Thermal cycle the chips
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3D Digital PCR Tilt Base is installed beneath the
11°
CAUTION HOT
About Instrument
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2 × Flat PCR System version is earlier than 1.1.4, see
Prepare the thermal cycler
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3D Digital PCR Chip
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