Oxford Nanopore PromethION 24 A Series Quick Start Manual

Data acquisition unit

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A-Series Data Acquisition Unit
Quick start guide

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  • Page 1 A-Series Data Acquisition Unit Quick start guide...
  • Page 2: Pre-Installation

    Pre-installation This Quick start guide contains everything Before using the device, familiarise yourself with the following you need to set up your PromethION 24/48 A-Series User Manual PromethION™ community.nanoporetech.com/to/promethion 24/48 A-Series and to check Safety and regulatory information the device is community.nanoporetech.com/to/safety ready for use.
  • Page 3: Device Connections

    Set up and power on your device ① A-Series Data Acquisition Unit Device connections 10G Ethernet ports PCIe cable ports USB-B port USB-Mini ports USB-A ports USB-C port Power sockets Power on/off - Sequencing Unit Power on/off - Data Acquisition Unit 10.
  • Page 4 Unbox your PromethION Place the Sequencing Unit and Data Acquisition Unit on a bench less than 2 m from each other. Ensure at least 30 cm clearance around both the Sequencing Unit and the upright Data Acquisition Unit. The devices must be placed away from direct sources of heat or sunlight.
  • Page 5: Check For Updates

    Check for updates ③ New software updates will be displayed automatically when opening MinKNOW. You can also manually check and install updates following the workflow below. Host settings Software Install update (in side bar) (in side bar) (in the MinKNOW panel) Perform hardware check ④...
  • Page 6 Power down the device ⑤ The PromethION must be shut down according to the steps below to prevent potential device errors. Please place the Powering on and off your PromethION 24/48 A-Series flyer that accompanies this Quick start guide next to your PromethION device to support other users.
  • Page 7: Additional Information

    PromethION 24/48 A-Series: Do not expose device to temperatures outside of 5–40ºC. For flow cell warranty information, see community.nanoporetech.com/to/warranty Recycle used flow cells Oxford Nanopore is committed to environmental sustainability. Please help us by sending back your PromethION Flow Cells for recycling. Find out how: community.nanoporetech.com/support/returns...
  • Page 8 Oxford Nanopore Technologies, the Wheel icon, MinKNOW, and PromethION are registered trademarks of Oxford Nanopore Technologies plc in various countries. All other brands and names contained are the property of their respective owners. © 2023 Oxford Nanopore Technologies plc. All rights reserved. Oxford Nanopore Technologies products are not intended for use for health assessment or to diagnose, treat, mitigate, cure, or prevent any disease or condition.

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