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Preface Thanks for choosing PCR Nucleic Acid Analyzer SWM-01. The manual instruction mainly illustrates the function and operation procedures of the devices. Please read this instruction manual carefully to ensure the proper use. Please keep this instruction manual. If encountering any problem while using, please refer to the manual instruction.
Contents 1 Summary ......................1 1.1 Introduction of the Device ........................1 1.2 How to Use the Instruction Manual ....................1 1.3 Important Safety Operation Information .................... 1 1.4 After-sales Service Warranty....................... 5 2 Design and Illustration .................. 6 2.1 Parameters ............................6 2.2 Model ..............................
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Symbol Interpretation The symbols listed below are applicable to this instruction manual only. Table A Symbol Meaning Notice! This might cause damages on the device or affect the test result. This might cause the biological contamination. This might cause electric shock High Temperature.
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Silk Printing and Label The silk printing and labels listed below are applicable to this instruction manual only. Table B Symbol Description of symbol Indicates the manufacturer's batch code so that the batch or lot can be identified. Indicates the manufacturer's catalogue number so that the medical device can be identified.
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Figure All the figures listed in this instruction manual are only for illustration or example purposes.
Chapter 6 illustrates how to deal with machine faults and maintenance information. 1.3 Important Safety Operation Information Before safely operating PCR Nucleic Acid Analyzer SWM-01, the user must have a complete understanding on how the device operates, and please read this instruction manual carefully before using...
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Instruction Manual Summary Below are the warning signs of PCR Nucleic Acid Analyzer SWM-01. If ignoring, it might pose a threat to the personal safety. This list is in no particular order of importance. Please read it carefully and take preventive measures.
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Instruction Manual Summary Hard Light (1) Don't gaze the light on the PCR device with the naked eyes to avoid threats to the eyes. 1.3.2 Notice Table 1-2 Application Scope (1) The product adopts a rapid fluorescence qualitative and quantitative PCR system for detection of nucleic acid samples (DNA/RNA) derived from human body, including nucleic acid detection and gene analysis of pathogens.
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Instruction Manual Summary device. (3) If you need to change the working environment of the PCR machine, please contact the Shenzhen Shineway Technology Corporation or the agent in your area. Electromagnet Interference (1) The PCR device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference during operation, which may affect the measurement results and cause malfunctions.
Instruction Manual Summary Analytical Parameters (1) Incorrect experimental parameters may lead to erroneous measurement results, please contact Shenzhen Shineway Technology Corporation for more details. 1.4 After-sales Service Warranty Our company is responsible for returning the instrument due to defects in materials and manufacturing within one month from the date of delivery.
Instruction Manual Design and Illustration 2 Design and Illustration 2.1 Parameters 2.1.1 Basic parameters Table 2-1 Technical Index Parameters Temperature Control Range 40-105℃ ≥1.5℃/s Heating Rate ≥1.5℃/s Cooling Rate ±0.5℃ Temperature Accuracy ±1℃ Temperature Uniformity 2 μL Chip Reaction Volume Range Fluorescence Channel Input Voltage AC100~240V(50/60Hz)...
Instruction Manual Design and Illustration b) Repeatability of sample detection (intra-assay measurement repeatability): Repeatedly detect the high-, medium-, and low-concentrated nucleic acid samples, and the coefficient of variation (CV) of the Ct value (or the logarithm of the concentration) shall be ≤ 3.0%.
Instruction Manual Design and Illustration 2.4 Mechanism A silicon-based thin film microheater is used as a rapid heating component, and a microfluidic chip is used as a carrier for the PCR reaction. The PCR reaction system uses a fluorescent probe as an indication of the reaction signal.
Instruction Manual Design and Illustration Figure2-2 8 Power Button 9 Fuse Holder 10 USB Interface 11 Air Outlet 12 Supply Hub 2.7 Indicator State Description Table 2-3 Indicator State Instrument State Power off Power on Running Fault...
3 Assembly and Operation 3.1 Instrument assembling After unpacking, there is no additional installation for PCR Nucleic Acid Analyzer SWM-01. The user must use the supporting microfluidic chip as reaction carrier for experiment. In addition, the user also needs to prepare the pipette, EP tube and other basic experimental accessories for molecular biology experiment.
Instruction Manual Assembly and Operation 3.3 Startup of software The software version currently used by the instrument is "PCR Nucleic Acid Analyzer control system V1.0". 3.3.1 Turn on the Power Button 8, the instrument automatically starts the PCR Nucleic Acid Analyzer control system V1.0, and the following interface appears:...
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Instruction Manual Assembly and Operation 3.3.3 Choose "Chip Type" and enter the user information, the sample name of each well and the folder name in turn. Figure3-4 3.3.4 Fill in the user information as follows: Figure3-5...
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Instruction Manual Assembly and Operation 3.3.5 Click "Temperature Settings" and select "Detection Item". Figure3-6 3.3.6 If you select the "custom" mode, set the parameters in turn according to the experimental requirements. (Note: The temperature setting cannot be higher than 105 ° C; the cycle time of collecting the fluorescence stage is not less than 20s.) “Add New”...
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Instruction Manual Assembly and Operation 3.3.7 After completing the test parameter settings, click the “Start” button, then the reaction starts. The interface automatically jumps to the “Temperature Profile” page. Figure3-8 Figure3-9...
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Instruction Manual Assembly and Operation 3.3.8 During the reaction, the user can click on the "Amplification Curve" to observe the reaction results for each cycle in real time. Figure3-10 3.3.9 After the reaction is finished, the instrument automatically pops up the result window. (Here is a positive sample as an example) Figure3-11 3.3.10 After clicking "Abort", you can insert a USB flash drive on the USB interface 2 and click the “Save...
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Instruction Manual Assembly and Operation Figure3-12 Figure3-13 3.3.11 To start the next experiment, click the “Refresh” button and repeat steps 3.3.3 to 3.3.10.
Instruction Manual Data Analysis 4 Data Analysis These following symbols represent the reaction result and their meaning are listed as below. It means the reaction result is positive. It means the reaction result is negative. It means the reaction result is unknown. Figure4-1...
Instruction Manual Maintenance and Cleaning 5 Maintenance and Cleaning 5.1 Operating Conditions In order to achieve the safety and performance reliability requirements of the PCR Nucleic Acid Analyzer, the environment in which the instrument is installed should meet the following conditions: ⚫...
Instruction Manual Maintenance and Cleaning dampened with a mild detergent. Check the power cord regularly. When the power cord is aging and damaged, please replace a new one of the same specification in time. 5.4 Instrument validation The instrument is calibrated at the manufacturer. No additional calibration required for customer. 5.5 Waste disposal After experiment, there are a large number of amplification products in the chip.
Instruction Manual Fault Diagnosis and treatment 6 Fault Diagnosis and treatment This chapter mainly introduces the possible fault, causes and treatment methods of the instrument. When the fault is not in the table below, you should contact the supplier or manufacturer to inquire solution.
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Instruction Manual Fault Diagnosis and treatment slow or temperature control is not accurate Micro heater or fan is damaged Contact the supplier or manufacturer Temperature sensor is damaged Camera lens is damaged Contact the supplier or manufacturer Cable disconnection The system pops up a Unable to capture photos dialog box prompting The cycle time of collecting the...
7 Appendix Appendix I Electromagnetic compatibility warning The PCR Nucleic Acid Analyzer SWM-01 is in line with the emission and immunity requirements specified in IEC 61326-1:2012 and IEC 61326-2-6:2012. The user has the responsibility to ensure the electromagnetic compatibility environment to make the device work normally. Therefore, you can evaluate the electromagnetic environment before the use of the device.
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Instruction Manual Appendix Surges Line to ground: 2kV line to line: 1kV IEC 61000-4-5 Conducted Disturbances, induced 3V/m, 150KHz-80MHz, 80%AM IEC 61000-4-6 by RF fields Warning: This equipment has been designed and tested to CISPR 11 Class A. In a domestic environment it may cause radio interference, in which case, you may need to take measures to mitigate the interference.
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