General software features
INTRODUCTION
The Alpha Cycler software is aimed at being consistent with all the instruments in the PCRmax range.
The common themes of simplicity and performance are echoed in all PCRmax thermal cyclers. The
software will boot automatically when the system is switched on.
The Alpha Cycler software allows the user to quickly and easily create thermal cycling programs using
a simple and clear touch screen format. The software is structured into six modules which are accessed
from the Home Screen. The Home Screen has the following buttons and associated features.
• Run a program
allows the user to run an existing program, selecting from templates or programs
saved on the unit.
• New program
allows the user to manually build a custom thermal cycling program.
• Program wizard
allows the user to automatically generate a protocol based on primer sequences,
Tm’s and template size.
• Edit program
gives access to the
File Manager
and allows the user to search for programs and
reports stored on the unit and to edit existing programs.
• Block status
allows the user to monitor the progress of the program running on one or more of
the blocks.
• Settings
allows the user to define default states of the system e.g. temperatures for cycling steps,
language and response to power outages etc.
The
Recent Programs
panel displays the most recent protocols which have been run on the system.
Note:
The Recent Programs panel will allow users to quickly access and run common programs without
the need to navigate the File Manager.
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