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The temperature value will now appear orange in the
programming screen indicating that it contains a modified
function.
note: It is not possible to have both a gradient and an
increment or decrement temperature in the same step.
simple time entry
●
If necessary, first touch the button next to the parameter
(e.g. Initial denaturation) to turn it
on .
●
Next touch the
time
button.
A screen similar to that shown opposite is opened. The
maximum and minimum allowed values are indicated
depending on the parameter being set.
tIme entrY
When touching a time parameter a time entry screen will open. There are two forms of time entry screen:
●
A simple form for adjusting the time of the program parameters such as initial denaturation and final
extension.
●
An
advanced
form when programming step hold times within a cycling stage that includes the options for
introducing incremented/decremented time, for example in long PCR.
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