Control elements
Biometra TRIO
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Version 03_19
5.3
High Performance Smart Lid (HPSL)
To achieve optimum pressure on the tubes the Biometra TRIO Thermal Cycler is
equipped with a height adjustable heated lid.
After the samples have been placed in the block close the lid. Turn the wheel clockwise
until you hear a clicking noise. In this mode the pressure will not increase further, even
when you keep on turning the wheel.
First:
Release pressure by turning the wheel counter clockwise. As soon as there is no
more resistance the pressure has been released.
Then:
Open the lid with by pushing the front button.
Important:
The lid should not be opened under pressure because this leads to damage
of the locking mechanism.
5.4
Loading samples
The Biometra TRIO Thermal Cycler is an open system and compatible with strips, tubes
or plates. Regardless if plates are skirted, semi-skirted or non-skirted, if tubes have flat
or domed caps or if the plastic ware has 0.1 ml or 0.2 ml format, the Biometra TRIO
accepts almost all formats. By the high performance smart lid (HPSL) technology with
clutch mechanism the heated lid applies heat and force to the reaction vessels to pre-
vent condensation of the reaction mix and reliable contact pressure between plastic
ware and sample block.
CAUTION
After a run, the heated inner lid can remain hot. Use caution when opening and closing
the lid.
1.
To open a lid, press on the marker indicated in Figure 4.
2.
Release the pressure on the button when the lid becomes unlocked
The lid opens automatically and stays open without assistance
3.
Load the samples.
4.
To close the lid push it down until it becomes arrested by the locking mechanism.
Figure 4
Biometra TRIO lid open button
Note
: The heated lid force has been optimized for a fully loaded block. If only very few
tubes are loaded to the block place a dummy tubes each in the four corner positions to
avoid damage of tubes by excessive pressure.
Close the lid:
Open the lid: