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5.
Operating the Maxwell
5.A. Preprogrammed Methods
The preprogrammed methods supplied can be used to purify DNA, RNA and Protein, and the options available differ
between the SEV and LEV mode. The protocol to be used can be chosen during run setup.
Setting up a Run in the SEV Mode
The Home screen must indicate SEV. Select Run. Select the User, and add the matching PIN if appropriate.
1.
Pressing Run/Stop opens the Protocols screen. From this screen, you can select a protocol.
2.
Choose a protocol according to the Maxwell
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Select User to access and run custom protocols. Instructions for setting up customized protocols are
presented in Section 10.A. Select the method required.
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Select Other to access specialized protocols for Homogenization or Fixed Yield DNA and to access a
Demo option.
Homogenization allows limited homogenization of some types of tissue samples prior to running the
purification method. See Section 10.B.
Fixed Yield DNA purifies a limited amount of DNA, allowing a reproducible amount of DNA to be cap-
tured between samples.
The Demo protocol is for demonstration purposes only and should not be used for sample purification.
Please contact Promega Technical Services at techserv@promega.com for more information on these
specialized options.
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Figure 21. Protocols Screen.
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