BIO RAD CFX384, Instruction Manual

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Introduction to CFX Manager Software
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If only one instrument is detected, then the View Summary button does not appear. To view
the Instrument Summary window for a single instrument, select View > Instrument Summary .
Instrument Properties Window
To open the Instrument Properties window to view information about an instrument, right-click
on the instrument icon in the Detected Instruments pane (Figure 18 on page 17). The window
includes three tabs (Figure 20):
• Properties. View serial numbers and the C1000 thermal cycler name
• Shipping Screw. Remove the shipping screw to run the instrument, or install the
shipping screw when you want to transport the instrument
• Calibrated Dyes. View the list of calibrated fluorophores
Figure 20. Instrument Properties window.
Properties Tab
The default name for an instrument is the C1000 thermal cycler serial number, which appears
in many locations, including the Detected Instruments pane (Figure 18).
To rename an instrument for ease of identification, follow these instructions:
• In the Instrument Properties tab, type a name in the Rename box at the top of the
Properties tab and hit the Rename button to save the new name
NOTE: In the Detected Instrument pane, right-click the instrument icon and select
Rename to open the Instrument Properties window.
The Properties tab displays important serial numbers for the connected instrument, including
the thermal cycler and reaction module. The firmware versions are also displayed.