TG
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Manual ____________________________________________________________I
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Introduction .............................................................................................................................2
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Before you start .......................................................................................................................3
2.1 Safety warnings ...................................................................................................................3
2.2 Warning symbols.................................................................................................................3
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First steps with the TG
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3.1 The TG
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Thermocycler front View.........................................................................4
3.2 The TG
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rear view ..................................................................................................5
3.3 The TGradient control panel ...............................................................................................6
3.4 Initial self test ......................................................................................................................7
3.5 The TGradient display.........................................................................................................7
3.6 Handling of the adjustable heated Lid.................................................................................7
3.7 Releasing wheel in case of blocked lid ...............................................................................8
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Creating a Program..................................................................................................................9
4.1 Select a directory.................................................................................................................9
4.2 Select a program store .........................................................................................................9
4.3 Enter name for subdirectory..............................................................................................10
4.4 Enter a program name .......................................................................................................10
4.5 Enter the lid temperature ...................................................................................................11
4.6 Select / deselect pre-heating of the lid ..............................................................................11
4.7 Enter temperature and time settings ..................................................................................12
4.8 Set temperature gradient....................................................................................................13
4.9 View different temperatures of the gradient in the block..................................................13
4.10
Set cycle number ...........................................................................................................14
4.11
Cool below ambient temperature ..................................................................................14
4.12
Save program.................................................................................................................15
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View/edit program data.........................................................................................................16
5.1 Delete / insert program steps.............................................................................................16
5.2 Copy program....................................................................................................................17
5.3 Delete program..................................................................................................................18
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Further programming options................................................................................................20
6.1 Program time increments ..................................................................................................20
6.2 Program touch down .........................................................................................................21
6.3 Adjust heating and cooling ramps.....................................................................................21
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Run Program .........................................................................................................................22
7.1 Select and start program....................................................................................................22
7.2 Display during operation...................................................................................................23
7.3 View remaining run time...................................................................................................24
7.4 View current gradient temperatures ..................................................................................24
7.5 Pause / stop program .........................................................................................................25
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Special functions ...................................................................................................................26
8.1 Print protocols ...................................................................................................................26
8.2 Switch beep on/off ............................................................................................................26
8.3 Select language..................................................................................................................27
8.4 RS232 Control...................................................................................................................27
8.5 Block type .........................................................................................................................27
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Maintenance ..........................................................................................................................28
10 Exchange of modules ............................................................................................................28
11 Trouble shooting ...................................................................................................................29
11.1
Slow heating and cooling ..............................................................................................29
11.2
Adaptation of protocols from other cyclers...................................................................29