BIO RAD CFX384, Instruction Manual

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Power Failure Options
In a power failure, the instrument and computer will shut down. If the power failure is short,
then the instrument will resume running a protocol, but the Application log will note the power
failure. Depending on the computer settings and the length of time that the power is off, the
instrument and software attempt to continue running depending on the protocol step:
• If the protocol is in a step with no plate read, then the protocol continues running as
soon as the instrument gets power again
• If the protocol is in a step with a plate read, then the instrument waits for the
software to restart and resume communication to collect the data. In this situation,
the protocol only continues if the software is not shut down by the computer. When
the computer and software start up again, then the protocol continues
If you want to open a locked motorized lid on a reaction module to remove your samples
during a power failure, follow these steps to remove the locking plate:
1. Remove the reaction module from the C1000 chassis by pushing down on the locking
bar of the C1000.
2. Position the module on the front of a desk, so that the front of the module extends 2
inches over the edge of the desk as shown in Figure 125.
Figure 125. Setting up the Optical Module to remove the locking plate.
3. With an allen wrench, remove the two large screws from under the front edge of the
reaction module (below the button for opening the lid). Do not remove the two small
screws that are located at the front edge of the module. You should hear the locking
latch release from inside the module. Figure 126 shows the two large screws.
Figure 126. Remove these screws to unlock the optical module.