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Maintain the ViiA
™
7 System
Applied Biosystems ViiA
™
7 Real-Time PCR System Quick Reference Guide
2
Install the new sample
block
(continued)
b.
If you are installing a sample block of a different consumable format, replace the heated cover
and plate adapter if necessary.
c.
Close the access door.
IMPORTANT!
Confirm that the instrument door is completely closed. The ViiA
™
7 Software
displays an error message if the access door is not completely closed and latched, or if the
sample block and heated cover are not seated correctly.
d.
Plug in and power on the instrument.
3
Verify success
a.
In the ViiA
™
7 Software, select
Instrument
Instrument Console
.
b.
In the Instrument Console, select your instrument from the list of ViiA
™
7 Systems, then review
the Block Type field in the Instrument Properties pane.
The installation is successful if the instrument powers on and if the Block Type field displays the
correct type of sample block.
4
Perform calibrations
Perform calibrations in the order shown in
“A note on calibration order” on page 19
.
Change the plate adapter
IMPORTANT!
If you are installing a plate adapter of a different format, you must also change the heated cover and sample block to match
the new consumable format.
1
Open the instrument
drawer
In the instrument touchscreen Main Menu, touch
.
2
Detach the plate adapter
When the tray arm opens, detach the plate adapter by pulling the
side plunger out with one hand and lifting the plate adapter with the
other hand.
3
Install the new adapter
a.
Attach the new adapter to the tray arm. Place the adapter in the
tray-arm slot by pivoting the adapter from the left at an angle,
swinging the right end downward, and pressing the adapter with
your thumb until it clicks into position.
b.
In the Main Menu, touch
.
