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BIO RAD PTC-0240 Operation Manual

BIO RAD PTC-0240 Operation Manual (148 pages)

DNA Engine. Peltier Thermal Cycler

Brand: BIO RAD | Category: Laboratory Equipment | Size: 1 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

4
Layout and 2

12
3 Installation

18
4 Operation

24
- Turning the DNA Engine Tetrad 2 Cycler on
  25
- Chapter 2 : Layout and Specifications
  
  26
- Chapter 3 : Installation
  
  26
- Chapter 4: Operation
  
  26
  - Using the Control Panel
    26
    
    Display Screen
    26
    
    Operation Keys
    26
    
    Block Status Lights
    27
  - Using the Data Ports
    27
  - Operating Alpha Units
    27
    
    Installing an Alpha Unit
    27
    
    Removing an Alpha Unit
    28
    
    Closing an Alpha Unit
    29
    
    Opening an Alpha Unit
    29
  - Selecting the Correct Sample Vessel
    29
    
    0.5 Ml Tubes
    30
    
    Microplates
    30
    
    Thin-Walled Vs. Thick-Walled Tubes
    30
  - Sealing Sample Vessels
    31
    
    Sealing with Oil or Wax
    31
    
    Sealing with the Hot Bonnet Lid
    31
    
    Adjusting the Hot Bonnet Lid's Pressure
    32
  - Loading Sample Vessels into the Block
    33
    
    Using Oil to Thermally Couple Sample Vessels to the Block
    33
- Appendix 4-A: Tube, Microplate, and Sealing System Selection Chart
  
  35
- Appendix 4-B Safety Warning Regarding Use of S Nucleotides
  
  36
5 Creating Programs

38
- Front Panel Setup
  40
  - Display Screen
    40
  - Navigation Keys
    40
  - Numeric Keypad
    41
- Programming Conventions
  41
- The Elements of a Program
  41
- Types of Programs
  43
  - Graphical Programs
    43
  - Advanced Programs
    44
- Designing a New Program
  44
  - Let's Start with an Example
    45
  - The Goto Option
    45
- Considerations During Program Creation
  46
- Entering Program Steps
  51
  - The Status Window
    51
  - Entering a Program Using Graphical Mode
    52
    
    Using the Mode Selection Window
    53
    
    Using the File Save as Window
    54
    
    Folder Passwords
    56
    
    Editing Step Parameters
    57
    
    Selecting a Step
    57
    
    The Graphical Programming Window
    57
    
    Adding a Step
    58
    
    Deleting a Step
    58
    
    Entering a Temperature Step
    58
    
    Entering a Gradient Step
    61
    
    Entering a Goto Step
    62
    
    Entering a Forever Incubation
    63
  - Entering a Program Using Advanced Mode
    64
  - Entering a Temperature Step
    65
    
    Entering a Gradient Step
    68
    
    The Extend Time Option
    70
    
    Entering a Goto Step
    71
    
    Entering a Lid Control Step
    72
    
    The Slow Ramp Option
    72
    
    The Increment Temp Option
    73
Managing and Editing 6

76
- Opening a Program
  77
  - Opening a Program in Advanced Mode
    77
- Chapter 5 : Creating Programs
  
  78
- Chapter 6: Managing and Editing Programs
  
  78
  - Opening a Program in Basic Mode
    79
  - Editing a Program
    79
    
    Editing a Graphical Program
    80
    
    Deleting a Step
    81
    
    Editing an Advanced Program
    81
    
    Highlighting and Selecting Program Steps
    81
    
    Editing a Step
    82
    
    Inserting a Step
    82
  - File Utilities
    83
    
    Saving an Edited Program
    83
    
    Copying a Program
    84
    
    Deleting a Program
    85
    
    Deleting a Folder
    86
    
    Moving a Program
    86
7 Running Programs

88
- Using the Instant Incubation Feature
  89
- Chapter 7: Running Programs
  
  90
  - Running Programs
    91
    
    The Run Program Window
    92
  - During the Run
    93
    
    Run Status
    93
    
    Pausing/Resuming a Run
    95
    
    Skipping a Step
    95
    
    Terminating a Run
    95
  - Inaccessible Features
    95
  - Running Multiple Programs
    96
8 Using the Utilities

98
- About
  99
- Control
  100
- Remote
  100
- Config
  101
- Set Date/Time
  101
  - Bay Configuration
    102
  - Bay Identification
    102
  - Comm Config
    102
  - Service
    102
  - Network
    103
  - Update Soft> & <Network Config
    103
  - Gradient Calc
    104
- User Name
  101
- Transferring Program Files
  104
10 Troubleshooting

110
- Sources of Problems
  111
- System Problems
  111
- Error Messages
  112
- Problems in Power-Up
  117
- Problems with System Performance
  118
- Problems Related to Protocols
  119
- Problems with an Alpha Unit
  119
- Problems Due to Environmental Conditions, Setup, and Maintenance
  122
- Appendix A: Warranties
  
  124
  - Chapter 10 : Troubleshooting
    
    124
  - Chapter 8 : Using the Utilities
    
    124
  - Chapter 9 : Maintenance
    
    124
- Appendix B: End-User and License Agreement
  
  128
- Appendix C: Factory-Installed Protocols
  
  132
  - Index
    134
  - Declaration of Conformity
    146

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