Getting Started; Unpacking; Initial Operation; Heated Lid - Labnet MultiGene OptiMax Thermal Cycler Instruction Manual

Lid
Sample block
Control panel
Lid knob
Keypad
Air vents (front)
Air vents (left and right sides)
Air vents (bottom)
Power cable connector
Power switch
Product label
Air vents (rear)
USB port
Brightness adjustment
potentiometer
RS-232 port

6.0 Getting Started

6.1 Unpacking

Open the Labnet MultiGene™ OptiMax thermal cycler package, and confirm that all items listed below are included:
Labnet MultiGene OptiMax thermal cycler unit
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Electric fuses (7A and 3.15A)
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AC power cord
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Instruction manual
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If there are any items missing, damaged, or incorrect items, please contact your distributor or sales representative immediately.
NOTE: Use 7A fuse in power source 100-120, 50/60Hz countries, while 3.15A fuse is for power source 200-220V, 50/60Hz countries.

6.2 Initial Operation

Place the machine on a steady, flat table. Please keep the machine at least 30 cm from the wall or other machine. Check the power
source is compatible with your machine's fuse rating input. Connect the power cord to the power socket in the rear of the machine.
Press the Power On/Off switch to turn on the machine. The screen will show the software version for 10 seconds, and then will enter
the User Folder screen. Pressing any key will go to the User Folder screen immediately.

6.3 Heated Lid

The heated lid heats the air in the upper part of the sample vessels at a higher temperature than the reaction mixture. This prevents
condensation of the evaporated water vapor on the vessel walls, keeping the concentration unchanged during the heating and cooling
cycles. The top also places pressure on the caps of tubes and film on titer plates to prevent vapor loss and cross-contamination of
samples.
NOTES:
If the thermal cycler is started cold, approximately 2 to 3 minutes will be required before the heated lid is at operating temperature.
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To avoid heat dissipation, the heated lid should be closed and tightened during a protocol run. Keeping the heated lid open during a
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protocol run might cause HEATER ERROR, because the heated lid fails to reach the set temperature.
To evaporate the condensation water inside the sample block, and to avoid HEATER ERROR, users should turn off the Lid
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Temperature under the SYSTEM mode before heating the sample block and keeping the lid open.
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The lid has a heating pad that is designed to protect against evaporation resulting from the
heating of the reaction tube and reaction plate.
Section of the unit in which sample tubes and plates are placed.
Includes Display and Keypad.
Rotate the lid knob clockwise to lower the heating plate to place pressure on the cap of the
tubes. This forces the tubes to sit firmly in the block for better contact. Rotate the lid knob
counterclockwise until the lid opens. Only after the lid opens, can users slide the lid to the rear.
To enter the various protocols and settings.
For air output.
For air output.
For air intake.
Power cable socket and fuse.
Power On/Off switch.
Indicates the model name, serial number, power specification, and other important information.
For air output.
For run summary download to computer.
Controls the brightness of the LCD panel. Use Phillips head screwdriver to adjust it.
For run summary download to computer.