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- Page 1 MiniTurbo Thermal Cycler TCMI-0810 Operation Manual Ver 1.0 Copyright © 2021 Blue-Ray Biotech Corp. All Rights Reserved...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1. Safety Precautions ...................... 1 2. General Description ....................2 2.1 Features ..........................2 2.2 Product Overview ....................... 3 3. Unpacking ........................6 3.1 Unpacking List ........................6 4. Operation ........................7 4.1 Initial Operation ........................7 4.2 Lid Opening/Closing ...................... -
Page 5: Safety Precautions
1. Safety Precautions 1. Safety Precautions Before using the MiniTurbo, please read this operation manual carefully and pay attention to the safety information. To guarantee problem free operation, please follow the instructions and safety precautions to ensure safe operation of the MiniTurbo. It is essential to observe the following: Do not use the device in a potentially explosive environment or with potentially explosive chemicals. -
Page 6: General Description
MiniTurbo Operation Manual 2. General Description The MiniTurbo is a simple, portable and affordable thermal cycler. It is easy to move around the laboratory and allows a Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) to be run immediately. This portable instrument provides the same precise test results as a normal sized instrument. It is a well-designed, reliable and convenient thermal cycler that can be used anywhere. -
Page 7: Product Overview
2. General Description Product Overview Lid Open Button Start Button Main Screen Figure 1. Front view. Table 1. Detailed description for front view Name Function The main screen displays the temperature before the protocol is run and the Main Screen count-down time while the protocol is being run. - Page 8 MiniTurbo Operation Manual High Temperature Lid Heater Platen Warning Label Programmable Chip Lock Sensor Port Sample Block Figure 2. Front view with lid open. Table 2. Detailed description for front view with lid open Name Function During and after PCR operation, the lid heater platen and the sample block High Temperature may become very hot (up to 105°C).
- Page 9 2. General Description Power Cable Power Switch Socket Figure 3. Rear view. Table 3. Detailed description for rear view Name Function Power Cable Socket Power cable socket compartment. Power Switch Power On/Off switch.
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Page 10: Unpacking
MiniTurbo Operation Manual 3. Unpacking Unpacking List Open the MiniTurbo package and confirm that all the listed items are included: MiniTurbo unit x 1 Programmable Chip x 1 MiniTurbo Writer x 1 MiniTurbo Writer USB connector x 1 ... -
Page 11: Operation
4. Operation 4. Operation Initial Operation Place the device on a steady and flat table. Check the power source is compatible then connect the DC-in plug to the DC-in jack at the rear of the device. Turn on the device by using the power switch at the rear of the unit. The main screen will light up for 2 seconds and there will be a “beep”. -
Page 12: Protocol Chip
MiniTurbo Operation Manual To close the lid, push the lid downwards to the lock position. Make sure the lid is right down as show in Figure 5. Figure 5. Closing the lid. Protocol Chip The protocol chip has stored protocols and there is no need to enter any protocols by hand. This... -
Page 13: Heated Lid
Loading the Reaction Vessel For optimal performance of the MiniTurbo, the recommended sample volume for 0.2 ml tubes is 20-50 μl. Please make sure the tube caps are sealed tightly to prevent evaporation and overflow of liquid. -
Page 14: Main Screen
Figure 8. Main screen overview. Start Running After the MiniTurbo has recognized the protocol in the Protocol Chip, please push the start button to run the protocol. While the protocol is running, the start button acts as a change-over switch that toggles the main screen display between remaining time and heater temperature. -
Page 15: Preventative Maintenance
Cleaning the Heated Lid Make sure the MiniTurbo is turned off, unplugged and cooled down. Use mild detergents to clean material from the lid. A Kimwipe™ dipped in 70% ethanol will help remove residue from the sealing tape. Make sure the lid is dry prior to plugging in the power cable. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
MiniTurbo Operation Manual 6. Troubleshooting General Problems Problem Cause Action Power is not reaching the system. Check power source voltage. The display remains The power cord is not properly Reconnect the power cord. off even when power is plugged into the socket. - Page 17 6. Troubleshooting Er06- Block temperature Cannot reach set temperature Reboot the unit. abnormal in 1 minute. Er07- Block overheating. The block temperature is over Reboot the unit. the set temperature by 20°C. Er08- Block has lost The block temperature has Reboot the unit.
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Page 18: Appendix A: Technical Specifications
MiniTurbo Operation Manual Appendix A: Technical Specifications Sample Block 2*4 well Block 0.2 ml PCR tube /w flat or dome cap Block Temperature Block Temperature Range 4 to 99°C Max Heating Rate 5.5 °C/sec Max Cooling Rate 3.4 °C/sec Temperature Accuracy +/- 0.4°C... -
Page 19: Appendix B: Ce Declaration
Zhong-Shan Dist., Taipei City 10456, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Declaration of Conformity Product Name: Thermal Cycler Model Names: MiniTurbo All models comply with the following European standards: EMC: EN 61326 (Group 1, Class A) Safety: EN 61010-1 and EN 61010-2-101 To the best of my knowledge and belief, these units conform to these standards. - Page 22 Blue-Ray Biotech Corp. 4F., No. 31, Sec. 2, Chang-An E. Rd., Zhong-Shan Dist., Taipei City 10456, Taiwan (R.O.C.) P/N: 401-MPBO03-10...
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