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4. Running pre-defined programs on the PDQeX

From the Home Screen, press

Extract

Select the program you wish to run.

The temperature regimen will be
shown.

Press

Start

The PDQeX will switch to a display
that shows the progress of your
program.

At any time, you can terminate the
program but be aware that your
tubes and samples cannot be re-run.

Once the run is complete, you will
be prompted to return to the
“extraction screen”.

Summary of Contents for forensicGEM

Page 1: ...PDQeX Nucleic Acid Extractor Instructions for use Applicable models forensicGEM phytoGEM prepGEM IMPORTANT Read the instructions before operating this device...

Page 2: ...and Fat o Hair follicles Bacteria DNA Viruses Insects The PDQeX family of devices is intended to assist scientists and technicians to simplify their workflow by reducing DNA extraction to hands off au...

Page 3: ...hydrolases and a program on the PDQeX to activate them 2 A temperature regimen is carried out by the hardware This brings into play the different enzymes at different temperatures The final temperatu...

Page 4: ...access for disconnection from the main supply Back of the PDQeX Only use the power supply provided with the PDQeX Do not place the PDQeX close to any RF transmitter A low power transmitter such as a c...

Page 5: ...easier for you to remove the spent cartridges after the run has finished Pull out the collection tube rack see the picture on the previous page if you are unsure where this is and place 0 2 ml PCR tub...

Page 6: ...wer the hinged flap onto the caps of the cartridges and close the sliding door MAKE SURE THE CARTRIDGE POSITIONS IN THE BLOCK CORRESPOND TO THE COLLECTION TUBES BELOW OTHERWISE YOU WILL CONTAMINATE TH...

Page 7: ...of them You will then be able to slide out the drawer Cap your tubes and store at 20 C Notes The door of the machine will lock while the block is hot If you wish to carry out sequential runs make sure...

Page 8: ...n To the left of the screen is a map to help you navigate the program 2 System Settings The System Settings window allows you to 1 Set Date and Time 2 Reset to Factory Defaults 3 Provide links so that...

Page 9: ...Instruction Manual 20190513 2 2 Date and Time Set the Date and Time using the keypad and press Save The last System option gives you a QR code so that you can access more information from the MicroGEM...

Page 10: ...is above the heating block During UV treatment the sliding door will be locked Press UV Treatment on the Home screen The procedure takes 30 minutes and can be interrupted at any time You can press In...

Page 11: ...rogram you wish to run The temperature regimen will be shown Press Start The PDQeX will switch to a display that shows the progress of your program At any time you can terminate the program but be awa...

Page 12: ...specific sample type Press the Button Click on the dashed line at the top of the screen to give your program a name You cannot save your program without a name Press on the temperature time place hold...

Page 13: ...sensor at the back of the collection tube drawer If the drawer is not in place or is crooked the machine will not run This prevents the DNA from being seriously contaminated The block is hot and we d...

Page 14: ...pened swabs and wipes Aluminium parts of this machine should not be soaked in Virkon or Bleach Extended use of chemical agents such as these will corrode the parts WARNING DO NOT GET LIQUIDS INSIDE TH...