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Codes or Messages

Causes and Comments

 

Results not transferred to the computer Quantus™ Software was not installed on the 

computer, or the USB Cord was not connected. 
Make sure that the Quantus™ Software is 
installed and the instrument is connected to the 
computer with the provided USB Cord. See 
Section 2.B for software installation instructions. 
A green indicator light will appear in the 
bottom right corner of each Quantus™ 
Fluorometer screen when the instrument is 
connected to the computer. 

The Transfer option in the History screen was 
not selected. Select the Transfer option on the 
History screen to transfer the 20 most recent 
measurements to the computer. 

Device driver was not installed. Check the  
computer Device Manager to verify that the  
driver was installed during software  
installation. Search for the Device Manager  
location on your computer. Expand “Ports”.  
“Quantus™ Serial Device” should be listed.  
Contact Promega Technical Services if you  
continue to experience issues. 

6.

Appendix 

6.A. Updating Firmware 

Perform a firmware update only when instructed by Promega Technical 
Services. Follow the instructions located at: 

www.promega.com/quantusfluorometerfirmware/

 

6.B. Warranty and Service 

The Quantus™ Fluorometer comes with a 1-year warranty upon purchase of 
the instrument. Users who return a completed Product Registration card 
within 90 days of purchase will receive an additional 1 year of warranty free  
of charge. Additional 1-year warranty may be purchased (Cat.# SA4040). 

Warranty coverage includes all parts, labor and shipping to and from our 
depot repair locations. The warranty does not include repair or replacement 
necessitated by accident, neglect, misuse, unauthorized repair or modification 
of the instrument. 

If a problem arises with the instrument, please contact Promega Technical 
Services for support. If further action is required, you will be given repair 
options and assigned a return authorization number. Promega is not 
responsible for instrumentation returned without an authorization number.

Promega Corporation

 

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 2800 Woods Hollow Road 

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 Madison, WI 53711-5399 USA  

Toll Free in USA 800-356-9526 

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 Phone 608-274-4330 

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 Fax 608-277-2516 

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www.promega.com

 

Printed in USA.

Part# TM396 

Revised 1/20

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Summary of Contents for E6150

Page 1: ...T e c h n i c a l M a n u a l Quantus Fluorometer Operating Manual INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF PRODUCT E6150 PRINTED IN USA Revised 1 20 Part TM396 TM396 0120_EIVD_TM qxd 1 27 2020 2 50 PM Page a...

Page 2: ...shooting 15 A Common Problems 15 B Error Messages 16 6 Appendix 17 A Updating Firmware 17 B Warranty and Service 17 C Certificate of Decontamination 18 D Related Products 19 7 Summary of Change 19 1 I...

Page 3: ...y Includes Quantus Fluorometer USB Power Supply USB Cord Outlet Adapter Kit 4 adapters supplied for international compatibility Quick Reference Guide Operating Manual Product Registration Card Shippin...

Page 4: ...on sensor Excitation Peak Red 625nm Blue 470nm Excitation Filters Red 640nm shortpass wavelengths up to 640nm Blue 495nm shortpass wavelengths up to 495nm Emission Filters Red 660 720nm Blue 510 580nm...

Page 5: ...ques Veuillez contacter votre repr sentant Promega local concernant la destruction de l appareil Veuillez respecter les exigences de votre tablissement concernant la destruction des accessoires 9630TA...

Page 6: ...nt may be impaired Do not disassemble the unit The Quantus Fluorometer accepts 0 5ml PCR tubes Do not force larger tubes into the tube holder Use caution around solvents because they may corrode the p...

Page 7: ...etting Up the Quantus Fluorometer 1 Position the Quantus Fluorometer on a flat surface 2 Select the appropriate outlet adapter for your wall outlet from the Outlet Adapter Kit provided Promega Corpora...

Page 8: ...un setup exe Follow prompts to install the software If NET 4 0 framework is not installed on the computer the software installer will prompt the user to download and install the framework software ava...

Page 9: ...s Fluorometer protocol has calibration values associated with the specific assay reagent Once the protocol of interest is calibrated the Quantus Fluorometer will save the calibration values for future...

Page 10: ...0 single concentration standard curve 1 400 RNA Cat E3310 high concentration standard curve 1 400 RNA Cat E3310 low concentration standard curve 1 2 000 ssDNA Cat E3190 high concentration standard cur...

Page 11: ...electing the desired protocol navigate to the Calibration screen 2 Place the blank sample into the tube holder and close the lid Select Read Blank and the fluorescence in relative fluorescence units R...

Page 12: ...tered is 100 200 0 5 4 Choose the appropriate fluorescence channel Red Excitation 640nm shortpass emission 660 720nm Blue Excitation 495nm shortpass emission 510 580nm 5 Select Save Note To edit or de...

Page 13: ...it is within the linear range of the standard 1 Press any button to wake up the Quantus Fluorometer The Home screen will appear displaying the last protocol used the last concentration measurement an...

Page 14: ...esult history select Clear from the menu list Results can be transferred to a connected computer as the measurements are read using the Quantus Software see Section 2 B The default fields transferred...

Page 15: ...f additional cleaning is needed wipe with a cloth dampened with a mild detergent remove detergent with a cloth dampened with water and wipe dry 4 Do not use organic solvents they may damage the plasti...

Page 16: ...ow concentration then use the low concentration standard and that the standard used is similar to the sample i e if the unknown sample is plasmid DNA then use a plasmid DNA standard Sample concentrati...

Page 17: ...o retain the calibration values Valid on Calibration screen The standard to blank ratio was within the parameters expected by the instrument Press Save to retain the calibration values and proceed to...

Page 18: ...e update only when instructed by Promega Technical Services Follow the instructions located at www promega com quantusfluorometerfirmware 6 B Warranty and Service The Quantus Fluorometer comes with a...

Page 19: ...aminated and can be handled without exposing personnel to health hazards Circle the type of material used in the instrument Chemical Biological Radioactive Briefly describe the decontamination procedu...

Page 20: ...00 356 9526 Phone 608 274 4330 Fax 608 277 2516 www promega com Printed in USA Part TM396 Revised 1 20 Page 19 2013 2020 Promega Corporation All Rights Reserved QuantiFluor is a registered trademark o...

Page 21: ...Promega Corporation Promega Corporation 2800 2800 W Woods Hollow Road oods Hollow Road Madison WI 53711 5399 USA Phone 608 274 4330 TM396 0120_EIVD_TM qxd 1 27 2020 2 50 PM Page b...

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