Chapter 3 Operation Guide; How To Run A Program - Labnet MultiGene Mini Operation Manual

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There are eight menu selections for the MultiGene Mini Thermal Cycler. In this

chapter, we will explain operation, for example, how to edit, access, modify, delete,

or run a protocol file and how to set parameters.

Warning!

If an abnormal sound or display appears on start up or if a failure error

during the Self Test mode, Turn off the power immediately and contact

Labnet or your distributor

Note:

If the number of samples is less than the number of wells in the block,

the sample tubes should be evenly distributed over the block, in order

to ensure that the heated lid will evenly press on the tops of the sample

tubes. This also ensures that both the block's load and the temperature

distribution to each tube are even.

Note:

Before closing the cover, turn the knob counter-clockwise according to

the knob diagram until there is a "click....." Please note that the knob

can be tightened by turning it clockwise, After closing the cover but

before power on, turn the knob clockwise until you hear a click, then

turn the knob one more turn.

When the knob is turned clockwise or counter-clockwise, you will hear a

"click" sound, To open pull the release latch with your finger; and turn

the knob counter-clockwise.

1 How to Run a Program

Switch on the power, the MultiGene Mini Thermal Cycler will beep 4 times. The

screen will display "

The self test takes about 1~2 minutes. If the self test is successful, the screen will

display the main Menu.

On the left top corner of the main

screen the Hot lid status is displayed.

The center of the screen displays

Labnet, the software version number,

block model, default file, default user,

control mode and sample volume.

 Press "File" to enter file list

interface.

 Press "System" to enter system

parameter setting menu.