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Analytik Jena qTOWER3 Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 Operating manual qTOWER / qTOWER Real-Time PCR Thermal Cycler...
  • Page 2 Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. Copyrights and The identification with ® or TM is omitted in this manual. Trademarks 10-3107-002-23 Documentation number 03.19 Output Analytik Jena AG Technical documentation made by: © Copyright 2019 Analytik Jena AG...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Basic Information ................. 3 Notes on the manual ..................3 Intended use ....................3 Warranty and liability ..................5 Safety instructions ................6 Symbols and signal words used ..............6 Safety symbols on the qTOWER³ ..............8 Technical condition ..................8 Requirements for the operating personnel .............
  • Page 4 Contents Maintenance and care ............... 32 Cleaning the housing ..................32 Cleaning the sample block ................32 Disinfecting the device ................. 33 Exchanging fuses ..................34 Installing color modules ................34 Troubleshooting ................39 Transport and storage ..............40 10.1 Transport ......................

  • Page 5: Basic Information

    Basic Information Basic Information Notes on the manual The user manual describes the following two models of the qTOWER series: qTOWER  qTOWER  In the text below these devices are collectively called qTOWER . Differences between the models are explained in the corresponding section. The qTOWER³...
  • Page 6 Basic Information Analytik Jena AG offers a number of color or FRET modules of which up to six can be installed simultaneously in the device. Replacement and retrofit of color or FRET mod- ules can be easily accomplished. qTOWER³ is an open platform for real-time PCR and supports both intercalating dyes as well as individual samples and kits of various manufacturers.

  • Page 7: Warranty And Liability

     improper commissioning, operation and servicing of the device  modifications of the equipment without prior consultation with Analytik Jena AG  unauthorized intervention in the equipment  operation of the device with faulty safety equipment ...

  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Safety instructions Symbols and signal words used This manual uses the following symbols and signal words to indicate hazards or in- structions. The safety instructions are always placed before an action. WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation. If it is not prevented death or most serious injuries (incapacitation) can result. CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation.
  • Page 9 Safety instructions In this manual, on the product itself, and on the packaging, the following symbols are used to present important information to the customer, regardless of which language they speak. CE marking Manufacturer of the product, including address Manufacturing date of the product Order number of the product Temperature limit Serial number of the device...

  • Page 10: Safety Symbols On The Qtower³

    Safety instructions Safety symbols on the qTOWER³ The qTOWER³ is fitted with safety symbols, the content of which must always be ob- served. Damaged or missing safety symbols can cause incorrect actions leading to personal injury or material damage! The safety symbols must not be removed! Dam- aged safety symbols must be replaced without delay! The following safety symbols are attached to the qTOWER³...

  • Page 11: Requirements For The Operating Personnel

    Safety instructions Requirements for the operating personnel The qTOWER³ must only be operated by qualified specialist personnel instructed in the use of the device. The instructions also include imparting the contents of this manual. In addition to the safety at work instructions in this manual the generally applicable safe- ty and accident prevention regulations of the respective country of operation must be observed and adhered to.

  • Page 12: Safety Instructions, Transport And Installation

    The guide values and statutory limits for lifting and carrying loads without auxiliary equipment must be observed and adhered to. The qTOWER³ can be installed by the Analytik Jena AG customer service or trained specialist personnel authorized by Analytik Jena AG.

  • Page 13: Safety Instructions - Protection Against Explosion And Fire

    Observe the following: Any work on the interior of the device may only be carried out by the customer  service of Analytik Jena AG and specially authorized technicians. qTOWER / qTOWER Edition 03.19...

  • Page 14: Handling Of Samples, Auxiliary And Operating Materials

    Safety instructions The electrical components must be checked regularly by a qualified electrician.  Any defects, such as loose connections, faulty or damaged cables, must be re- paired without delay. Do not replace the removable mains cable of the device by a mains cable that ...

  • Page 15: Safety Instructions - Service And Repair

    Safety instructions - service and repair On principle, maintenance of the qTOWER³ is performed by the customer service de- partment of Analytik Jena AG or its authorized and trained specialist personnel. Unau- thorized maintenance can damage the device. Therefore, the operator may generally only carry out the tasks listed in chapter "Maintenance and care"...

  • Page 16: Behavior During Emergencies

    Safety instructions Behavior during emergencies In case of danger or accidents, immediately switch off the qTOWER³ using the main switch on the equipment backplate. Disconnect the power plug from the power supply! Because a rapid response can save lives during an emergency, the following has to be ensured: The operating staff must be familiar with the location of safety equipment, acci- ...

  • Page 17: Standards And Directives

    Safety instructions Standards and directives Safety class and safety type The qTOWER³ features protection class I. The casing features protection type IP 20. Device safety The qTOWER³ complies with the safety standards EN 61010-1:2010  UL 61010-1:2012  CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1-12:2012 ...
  • Page 18 Methods for the Restriction of the Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Elec- tronic Products"). Analytik Jena guarantees, that those hazardous substances may not leak out during the next 25 years when the instrument is used in accordance with its intended purpose.

  • Page 19: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data 96 wells Block format 10 – 80 µL Sample volume 30 – 110 °C Lid temperature 40°C (qTOWER G only) Temperature gradient max. 8°C/s, 7°C/s Max. heating rate* Ø (depending on consumables used) max. 6 °C/s, 5.5°C/s Max.
  • Page 20 Technical data 96-well micro titer plates with optical film Supported plastic products 8-well strips 0.2 ml with optical lids 0.2 ml individual vessels with optical lids 1 nmol/l FAM at 30µl sample volume in a 96-well Sensitivity PCR plate 96-well plate (single measurement, 6 colors) ap- Measuring time prox.

  • Page 21: Installation Conditions

    Installation conditions Installation conditions Environmental conditions The following requirements are placed on the climatic conditions in the operating room of the qTOWER³: Operation Transport, Storage +15 °C to +35 °C +5 °C to +55 °C Temperature range 70 % 10 % to 30 % Max.

  • Page 22: Space Requirement

    Installation conditions Switching-on conditions Energy supply 100 V, 115 V, 230 V Operating voltage 50 – 60 Hz Line frequency max. 850 W Power consumption Instrument fuses Instrument fuses Mains voltage 2 x 10 AT / 250 V 100 V, 115 V, 230 V Space requirement NOTICE When opening the qTOWER³...

  • Page 23: Function And Setup

    Function and setup Function and setup The qTOWER³ combines a PCR thermocycler with a patented fluorescence photome- ter. upper part with fluores- cence photometer heated lid Sample block thermal cycler Fig. 1 Layout of the qTOWER³ Fluorescence spectrometer An 8-channel Epi fluorescence photometer with fiber -multiplexer and mechanical scan- ning device is used as detector.

  • Page 24: Pcr Thermocycler

    Function and setup The filter wheel of the photometer can be populated freely with a choice of color filter modules. In addition, color filter modules can be retrofitted at any time, extending the application spectrum of the device. A total of 12 color filter modules are available. This also includes filter modules especially optimized for FRET applications.
  • Page 25 Function and setup The qTOWER³ is not limited to specific detection reagents or the plastic products of a specific manufacturer. Optical plastic products in the formats 0.2 ml tubes, 8 well strips with optical lids or 96 well micro titer plates can be used. To avoid condensation or potential sample loss, the qTOWER³...

  • Page 26: Commissioning

    Commissioning Commissioning Prior to commissioning, check that all requirements are fulfilled at the installation loca- tion (see section "Installation conditions" p. 19). Connections and control elements Upper part with fluorescence- spectrometer Lock with handle LED for status display Lower part with thermal cycler Fig.

  • Page 27: Fig. 5 Qtower³ Rear View

    Commissioning The qTOWER³ is opened by folding back the upper part and the cover for the sample block it contains and the fluorescence photometer. To this end press the handle in until the lock disengages with a click and the upper part gently snaps open. The upper part can then be folded back from the handle.

  • Page 28: Fig. 6 Type Plate

    Commissioning Manufacturer and address CE mark Protection class of the housing Electrical connection data: Safety symbol Voltage, max. power consumption, frequency and (Attention! Note the accompanying documents!) instrument fuses Device number Serial number Manufacturing year Order number Disposal instructions Device type and model (Do not dispose of as domestic waste!) Fig.

  • Page 29: Setting Up The Qtower

    Commissioning Mains cable USB cable for PC connection Fig. 8 Mains and connection cable Use only the supplied mains cable or a mains cable with the same specifications. Setting up the qTOWER WARNING! Risk of electric shock! Do not touch! Check that the mains connection conditions match those on the type label on the device backplate.
  • Page 30 Commissioning Place the device on its side. Check the set operating voltage. Use the voltage selection switch (Fig. 7 S. 26) to adjust the operating voltage to the mains voltage. Adjust the switch using a screwdriver or a coin so that the arrow points in the di- rection of the mains voltage available on site.

  • Page 31: Operation

    Operation Operation Switching the qTOWER³ on Observe the following sequence when switching on the device: Switch on the qTOWER³ using the mains switch on the back of the device. Start the qPCRsoft program.  The qTOWER³ is ready for operation. The green status LED lights up. If you have started the qPCRsoft software before switching on the device, e.g.

  • Page 32: Inserting Samples / Starting The Pcr Analysis

    0.2 ml individual tubes, 8 well strips and 96 well micro titer plates. These and other consumables can be ordered from Analytik Jena AG. After pipetting the PCR samples into the wells these must be sealed with a transparent optical adhesive film (sealing film).

  • Page 33: Fig. 10 Position A1 On The Sample Block

    Operation Place the PCR plates onto the thermal block in such a way that well A1 is on the left-hand side (arrow in the figure below). This position corresponds to the well al- location in the qPCRsoft program. Fig. 10 Position A1 on the sample block Close the lid.

  • Page 34: Maintenance And Care

     All maintenance work and repairs beyond this scope must only be performed by Analyt- ik Jena AG customer service personnel or persons authorized by Analytik Jena AG. Any unauthorized interference limits warranty entitlements. If the device exhibits any faults or details, please contact the Analytik Jena AG customer service immediately.

  • Page 35: Disinfecting The Device

    If the qTOWER has to be sent to Analytik Jena AG for service, a prior decon-  tamination must be carried out and documented (see "Return" p. 41).

  • Page 36: Exchanging Fuses

    If the fuses melt repetitively have the qTOWER checked by Analytik Jena AG customer service personnel or by persons authorized by Analytik Jena AG. Installing color modules Depending on the delivery state of the qTOWER³ or when purchasing additional color modules, it might be necessary to install the color modules in the device.
  • Page 37 Maintenance and care Proceed as follows: Switch off the qTOWER³ Open the lid. Remove the four external screws on the inside of the lid. Close the lid. On the device backplate remove the four external screws at the upper part with which the hood is attached.
  • Page 38 Maintenance and care Note the code on the color module and the position in which the color module is to be installed. Place the color module onto the free position with the pin pointing down. The silver pin points to the motor axis and must engage in the centering hole next to the large hole for the pin of the color module.
  • Page 39 Maintenance and care 12. Place the hood back onto the device. 13. First tighten the four external screws at the upper part on the backplate of the qTOWER³. 14. Open the lid and remove the four ex- ternal screws on the inside of the lid. 15.
  • Page 40 Maintenance and care 20. Use [C ] to close the window. LOSE  The inserted color modules are ready for measurements. Define a new color module as follows: Click [A ] on the left of the window.  A new color module with the name COLOR.000.000.00.0 is created. Enter the name, position and properties of the color module on the right-hand ...

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    These are listed in the following chapter. All maintenance work and repairs beyond this scope must only be performed by Analytik Jena AG customer service personnel or by persons authorized by Analytik Jena AG. Any unauthorized interference limits warranty entitlements.

  • Page 42: Transport And Storage

    Transport and storage Transport and storage 10.1 Transport NOTICE Use suitable packaging material and transport locks! Unsuitable packaging material may cause damage to the device! Only transport the qTOW- in its original packaging and with the transport lock in place! Information on proper packaging is included with the device.

  • Page 43: Return

    Before returning the device to Analytik Jena AG perform a professional decontamination. NOTICE Analytik Jena AG must refuse acceptance of contaminated devices. The sender may be liable for any damage caused by inadequate decontamination of the device. Please clean all device components from biologically hazardous, chemical and ...

  • Page 44: Storage

    Disposal For the setup at the new location observe the notes in section "Installation con-  ditions" p. 19. 10.5 Storage NOTICE Possible device damage due to environmental conditions and condensation water. The device must only be stored in air-conditioned rooms. The atmosphere must be low in dust and free from aggressive vapors.

  • Page 45: Index

    Index Index Installation site 19 Installing color modules 34 Air pressure 19 Interfaces 25 Care 32 Layout 21 Cleaning the housing 32 Liability 5 Cleaning the sample block 32 Commissioning 24 Control elements 24 Mains connection 19, 25 Maintenance 32 Decontamination 33 Device safety 15 Operating temperature 19...
  • Page 46 Index Symbols Device 8 Use 3 Manual 6 User manual conventions 3 Technical data 17 Ventilation 25 Temperature Operation 19 Storage 19 Transport 40 Warranty 5 Placing the transport lock 40 Edition 03.19 qTOWER / qTOWER...

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