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Opentrons GEN1 Manual

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  • Page 1 Opentrons GEN1 Thermocycler...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Product and Manufacturer Description Safety Information and Regulatory Compliance Product Description Setup and Maintenance Emergency Open Lid Copyright ©2020 Opentrons Labworks, Inc. Reproduction in any form, either print or electronic, is prohibited without written permission of Opentrons Labworks, Inc.

  • Page 3: Product And Manufacturer Description

    Product and Manufacturer Description Safety Information and Regulatory Compliance The Opentrons GEN1 Thermocycler heats and cools very quickly during PRODUCT DESCRIPTION operation. We strongly recommend that you follow the safety specifications The Opentrons GEN1 Thermocycler module is an easy-to-use on-deck listed in this section and throughout this manual.
  • Page 4 SAFETY WARNING LABELS CAUTION: Risk of electrical shock! This symbol Warning labels posted on the Opentrons Thermocycler and in this manual identifies instrument components that pose a risk of warn you about sources of potential injury or harm. A key for each safety electrical shock if handled improperly.
  • Page 5 Table 2 Continued: Instrument safety warning labels INSTRUMENT SAFETY WARNINGS Warning labels posted on the Opentrons Thermocycler refer directly to the ICON MEANING safe use of the instrument, as explained in Table 2. Warning about risk of harm to body or equipment NOTE: French safety warnings are listed in the back of the manual.
  • Page 6 SAFETY AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE SAFETY COMPLIANCE This instrument has been tested and found to be in compliance with This instrument has been tested and found to be in compliance with all applicable requirements of the following safety and electromagnetic all applicable requirements of the following safety and electromagnetic standards (explained in Table 3).
  • Page 7 FCC WARNINGS AND NOTES WARNING! Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved CISPR 11 CLASS A by Opentrons Labworks Inc, could void the user’s authority to operate the ◾ WARNING: Class A equipment is intended for use in an industrial equipment.

  • Page 8: Product Description

    Product Description Model Number: GEN1 Diagram of included parts: 1x Power cable 1x USB 2.0 cable (Connects the power supply (Connects the Thermocyler bar to a wall socket) to the OT-2) 1x Thermocycler 1x Power supply and power 5x Automation seals...

  • Page 9: Setup And Maintenance

    Setup and Maintenance VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS (E.G. FREE SPACE FOR FAN OUTPUT) SETUP STEPS ◾ 20 cm / 8 inches between the unit and a wall Setup Thermocycler Compatible Panels Powering Up and Deck Placement Silicone Automation Seals Sterilizing Seals 8” Front Latching Plates 20 cm...
  • Page 10 Thermocycler Compatible Panels To help enable adequate ventilation for the Opentrons Thermocycler, and to provide enough space for the power/USB cords to connect to the module - we advise that your OT-2 robot includes the ventilation panels shown below. NOTE: this step is only required for older models of the OT-2.
  • Page 11 Powering Up and Deck Placement Carefully place the Opentrons Thermocycler in deck slots 7, 8, 10 and 11. Please lift carefully, using two hands (the unit is 7.6 kg, which is quite heavy for its size). Connect USB 2.0 Cable to Raspberry Pi (like other modules)
  • Page 12 Rear Side of Left side of thermocycler Power Supply Once everything is connected, turn on the OT-2 and the Opentrons Thermocycler power supply. If you see a white light on the Opentrons Thermocycler, it is powered on. You may open and close the lid of the Opentrons Thermocycler by pressing the round button on the front.
  • Page 13 Silicone Automation Seals Latching Plates Your Opentrons Thermocycler arrives with 5 silicone automation seals. Simi- To accommodate a tight seal when opening and closing the instrument lid, lar to a traditional seal, these silicone seals help reduce evaporation. Apply a you must latch it.

  • Page 14: Emergency Open Lid

    Emergency Open Lid LABWARE COMPATIBILITY The Opentrons Thermocycler is compatible with full-skirted 96 well PCR plates. We recommend you use the NEST 0.1 mL 96-Well PCR Plate, Full Skirt, which you can purchase at shop.opentrons.com. In case of a power outage, connectivity issue, or other electrical failure, the Cleaning &...
  • Page 15 ÉTIQUETTES D’AVERTISSEMENT DE SÉCURITÉ ICÔNE SENS Les étiquettes d’avertissement affichées sur le Thermocycler Opentrons et dans ce manuel vous avertissent des sources potentielles de blessures ou de ATTENTION: Pincer! Ce symbole identifie les com- dommages. Une clé pour chaque étiquette d’avertissement de sécurité est posants de l’instrument (à...
  • Page 16 Ne tentez pas de réparer ou de retirer le boîtier extérieur du thermocycleur Opentrons ni son alimen- tation, sauf indication contraire de l’équipe de support technique d’Opentrons. Ne pas le faire vous expose à un risque de choc électrique. Avertissement sur le risque de brûlure.