BIO RAD Tetrad 2 PCR Thermal Cycler Manuals

BIO RAD Tetrad 2 PCR Thermal Cycler Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for BIO RAD Tetrad 2 PCR Thermal Cycler. We have 1 BIO RAD Tetrad 2 PCR Thermal Cycler manual available for free PDF download: Operation Manual

BIO RAD Tetrad 2 Operation Manual

BIO RAD Tetrad 2 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

Advertisement

Advertisement

Related Products

BIO RAD Categories

Laboratory Equipment

Power Supply

Power Supply Measuring Instruments Medical Equipment

All in One Printer

All in One Printer

More BIO RAD Manuals