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Please read these instructions carefully before using this
Rudolf-Wissell-Str. 30
D-37079 Göttingen
Tel.: ++49 (0)551-50 68 6-0
Fax: ++49 (0)551-50 68 6-66
email: Info@biometra.com
Internet: http://www.biometra.com
Ver. 09/10
Model
TPersonal 20
TPersonal 48
TPersonal Combi
apparatus!
Biometra GmbH
Order No.
050-550
050-551
050-552
Service Department
Rudolf-Wissell-Strasse 14-16
D-37079 Göttingen
Tel.: ++49 (0)551-50 68 6-10 or -12
Fax: ++49 (0)551-50 68 6-11
email: Service@biometra.com
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- Page 1 Instruction Manual Ver. 09/10 Model Order No. TPersonal 20 050-550 TPersonal 48 050-551 TPersonal Combi 050-552 • • Please read these instructions carefully before using this apparatus! Biometra GmbH Rudolf-Wissell-Str. 30 Service Department D-37079 Göttingen Rudolf-Wissell-Strasse 14-16 Tel.: ++49 (0)551-50 68 6-0 D-37079 Göttingen Fax: ++49 (0)551-50 68 6-66 Tel.: ++49 (0)551-50 68 6-10 or -12...
- Page 2 This document describes the state at the time of publishing. It needs not necessarily agree with future versions. Subject to change! Instruction Manual TPersonal 10/2009...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction......................... 6 Field of Applications ..................... 6 Special features ......................6 1.2.1 TPersonal block modules ..................6 1.2.2 TPersonal heating and cooling rates ..............6 1.2.3 TPersonal operating software................6 Technical specifications TPersonal Thermocycler............7 Legal Notes ........................8 1.4.1 PCR License –... - Page 4 5.4.1 Delete program steps ..................26 5.4.2 Insert program steps ...................27 5.4.3 Copy program......................28 5.4.4 Delete program....................30 Further programming options ..................31 5.5.1 Program time increments ..................31 5.5.2 Program touch down ...................32 5.5.3 Adjust heating and cooling rates .................32 Run program .......................32 5.6.1 Select and start program ..................32 5.6.2...
- Page 5 Warranty ..........................52 Subject Index ........................53 Instruction Manual TPersonal 10/2009...
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Page 6: Introduction
1 Introduction Field of Applications Today thermocycling is a standard technique in all molecular biology labs. The new Biometra TPersonal Thermocycler is licensed for PCR applications (research use only) and intended to be used for performing polymerase chain reactions. The instrument accounts for the increased demand for flexibility and prevents bottlenecks whenever a limited number of samples have to be amplified with different protocols. -
Page 7: Technical Specifications Tpersonal Thermocycler
Technical specifications TPersonal Thermocycler Order number 050-550 050-551 050-552 Model TPersonal 20 TPersonal 48 TPersonal combi 18 x 0,5 ml-tubes, 48 x 0,2 ml-tubes, 20 x 0,5 ml- 48 x 0,2 ml-tubes, Block capacity stripes, tubes stripes, 48 well-microplates 48 well-microplates Max. -
Page 8: Legal Notes
Legal Notes 1.4.1 PCR License – Legal Disclaimer Purchase of a Biometra Thermocycler conveys a limited non-transferable immunity from suit for the purchaser’s own internal research and development and applied fields other than human in vitro diagnostics under one or more of US Patents Nos. 5,038,852, 5,656,493, 5,333,675, 5,475,610, and 6,703,236, or corresponding claims in their non-US counterparts, owned by Applera Corporation. -
Page 9: Safety And Warning Notices
2 Safety and Warning Notices 2.1 Definition of Symbols Symbol Definition Caution! Refer to instruction manual! Danger! High voltage! Fragile! Danger! Hot surface! 2.2 General Safety Instructions Please read this manual carefully before starting operation of the TPersonal Thermocycler. The TPersonal Thermocycler is intended for sample incubation at varying temperatures. - Page 10 The TPersonal Thermocycler contains no user serviceable parts. Do not open the housing instrument. Service and repair may only be carried out by the Biometra Service department or otherwise qualified technical personal. Do not use the instrument when damages of the housing, block, cable or other parts are visible.
- Page 11 This instrument is designed and certified to meet EN 61010-1 safety standards. It should not be modified or altered in any way. Alteration of this instrument will void the warranty, void the EN61010-1 certification, and create a potential safety hazard Place the TPersonal Thermocycler on a stable, non flammable surface in a dry, safe environment.
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Page 12: Installation
3 Installation 3.1 Content of delivery 1) Thermocycler 2) Mains connector 3) Manual 4) Short Manual Please keep the original packaging material for return shipment in case of servicing. The TPersonal shipping box provides a specially developed system for contact-free transport of this electronic device. -
Page 13: Operation Voltage
• Make sure that the main supply voltage is in accordance with the label above the power connection (see section 3.4) • Connect the TPersonal Thermocycler to a grounded socket. Prior to connecting the unit to the power source please ensure that the voltage selector at the back side of the instrument is set to the required voltage. -
Page 14: Initial Self Test
Initial self test After switching on the TPersonal the serial number of the instrument and the software version is displayed. T Personal Serial number Block type Vers. (c) biometra 2008 The TPersonal then checks all programs in all subdirectories (so called RAM check). T Personal Serial number Block type... -
Page 15: Operating Elements
4 Operating elements The TPersonal front view Lid wheel for Lid pressure adjustment of lid lock pressure Keypad Display Context sensitive Power switch menu buttons Instruction Manual TPersonal 10/2009... -
Page 16: The Tpersonal Rear View
The TPersonal rear view Easy to clean operating surface Power cord plug Fuse holder for 2 fuses, for specification of fuses see type label on the instruments backside Instruction Manual TPersonal 10/2009... -
Page 17: The Tpersonal Control Panel
The TPersonal control panel Easy to clean Display operating surface Context sensitive Power switch Keypad Cursor keys menu buttons Instruction Manual TPersonal 10/2009... -
Page 18: High Performance Smart Lid (Hpsl)
4.4 High Performance Smart Lid (HPSL) To achieve optimum pressure on the tubes the TPersonal is equipped with a height adjustable heated lid. Close the lid: After the samples have been placed in the block close the lid. Turn the wheel clockwise until you hear a clicking noise. -
Page 19: Operating
5 Operating The TPersonal display The TPersonal display provides information about the instrument and about the status of the active program. Prog Temp 23.9°C Deckel 24.0°C Info System Start/Stop Edit The function of the four soft keys beneath the display is context sensitive. The respective function is shown in the display (see also chapter 4.3). -
Page 20: Select Program Store
Prog Temp 23.9°C 24.0°C Info System Start/Stop Edit Press [Edit] to enter the edit mode. Edit program Name Back Enter Page You are now in the directory structure of the edit mode. Use cursor keys to select a subdirectory. Edit program Page Name Back...
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