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CHAPTER 3 OPERATION GUIDE
There are eight menu selections for the MultiGene Mini Thermal Cycler. In this
chapter, we will explain operation, for example, how to edit, access, modify, delete,
or run a protocol file and how to set parameters.
Warning!
If an abnormal sound or display appears on start up or if a failure error
during the Self Test mode, Turn off the power immediately and contact
Labnet or your distributor
Note:
If the number of samples is less than the number of wells in the block,
the sample tubes should be evenly distributed over the block, in order
to ensure that the heated lid will evenly press on the tops of the sample
tubes. This also ensures that both the block’s load and the temperature
distribution to each tube are even.
Note:
Before closing the cover, turn the knob counter-clockwise according to
the knob diagram until there is a "click....." Please note that the knob
can be tightened by turning it clockwise, After closing the cover but
before power on, turn the knob clockwise until you hear a click, then
turn the knob one more turn.
When the knob is turned clockwise or counter-clockwise, you will hear a
"click" sound, To open pull the release latch with your finger; and turn
the knob counter-clockwise.
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How to Run a Program
Switch on the power, the MultiGene Mini Thermal Cycler will beep 4 times. The
screen will display “
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，
and the instrument will carry on self test.
The self test takes about 1~2 minutes. If the self test is successful, the screen will
display the main Menu.
On the left top corner of the main
screen the Hot lid status is displayed.
The center of the screen displays
Labnet, the software version number,
block model, default file, default user,
control mode and sample volume.
Press
“File”
to enter file list
interface.
Press
“System”
to enter system
parameter setting menu.
Main Screen
Hotlid=020C 2009-04-01 10:05:00
Labnet
MultiGene Mini
Version: 2001-1.0
Default User: Labnet
Default File: 1
Module Select: 24*0.2
Control Mode: Block
File System Run
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