Agilent Technologies 2200 TapeStation, User Manual

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Using the 2200 TapeStation System
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Operating Procedure
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Insert the ScreenTape into the TapeStation, with the label towards the front
of the instrument and the barcode facing right.
7 Prepare samples according to type as detailed in “How to prepare your
samples” on page 39 or the appropriate Quick Guide.
8 Place samples into the sample block inside the TapeStation.
9
Select the tubes or wells you wish to run by clicking and dragging the mouse
over the sample locations.
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Selected wells will appear blue
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Any wells which are selected but not assigned a test will appear white
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Selected lanes on the controller ScreenTape image will appear blue
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Any lanes which are selected but not assigned a test, will appear black
N O T E
Protect the individual gel lanes within the ScreenTape from excessive force. Do not bend or
flex ScreenTape and store in the provided packaging at the recommended temperature,
when not in use.
N O T E
TapeStation instrument will not recognize the screen tape if inserted incorrectly.
N O T E
The TapeStation will automatically recognise the sample plate type and ScreenTape and
load the required parameters.
N O T E
The TestKitSuite for ScreenTape DS12 will be automatically selected by the software and
displayed under the ScreenTape details.
C A U T I O N
Damage to the 2200 TapeStation and impact on performance
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Ensure the lids have been removed from the sample tubes.