MJ Research PTC-0200, Operation Manual

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Operation
Turning the DNA Engine On, 4-2
Understanding the Main Menu,
4-2
Using the Control Panel, 4-3
Operation Keys, 4-3
Status Indicator Lights, 4-3
Using the Data Ports,
4-3
Operating Alpha Units, 4-4
Installing an Alpha Unit, 4-4
Removing an Alpha Unit, 4-5
Opening an Alpha Unit,
4-5
Closing an Alpha Unit, 4-6
Selecting the Correct Sample Vessel, 4-6
0.5-ml Tubes, 4-6
0.2-ml Tubes,
4-6
Microplates, 4-6
Sealing Sample Vessels, 4-7
Sealing with Oil or Wax, 4-7
Sealing with the Hot Bonnet and Caps or Film Sheets,
4-7
Adjusting the Hot Bonnet’s Lid Pressure, 4-8
Loading Sample Vessels into the Block, 4-9
Using Oil to Thermally Couple Sample Vessels to the Block, 4-9
Using the Optional Probe,
4-10
Customizing the Probe Vessel, 4-10
Adding the Oil, 4-11
Loading and Connecting the Probe, 4-11
Detecting a Faulty Probe,
4-12
Appendix 4-A: Tube, Microplate, and Sealing System Selection Chart, 4-13
Appendix 4-B: Safety Warning Regarding Use of
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S Nucleotides, 4-14
Appendix 4-C: Using Silicone Oil in the Probe Tube, 4-16
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