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Rotor-Gene Q MDx CE User Manual 02/2022 2
Contents
1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 8
1.1 About this user manual .................................................................................... 8
1.2 General information ........................................................................................ 9
1.2.1 Technical assistance ................................................................................ 9
1.2.2 Policy statement ...................................................................................... 9
1.2.3 Version management ............................................................................10
1.3 Intended use of the Rotor-Gene Q MDx ...........................................................10
1.3.1 Requirements for Rotor-Gene Q MDx ......................................................10
1.4 Materials required ........................................................................................11
1.5 Materials required but not provided ................................................................11
2 Safety Information ..................................................................................................12
2.1 Proper use ...................................................................................................13
2.2 Electrical safety ............................................................................................15
2.3 Biological safety ...........................................................................................16
2.4 Chemical safety ............................................................................................17
2.5 Waste disposal ............................................................................................18
2.6 Mechanical hazards .....................................................................................18
2.7 Maintenance safety ......................................................................................20
2.8 Symbols on the Rotor-Gene Q MDx ................................................................21
3 General Description ...............................................................................................22
3.1 Rotor-Gene Q MDx principle .........................................................................22
3.1.1 Thermal performance ............................................................................22
3.1.2 Optical system .....................................................................................23
3.1.3 Available channels ...............................................................................24
3.2 External features of the Rotor-Gene Q MDx .....................................................25
3.2.1 Air vents on the lid ................................................................................25
3.2.2 Lid handle ...........................................................................................25
3.2.3 Rotor chamber .....................................................................................25
3.2.4 Instrument status lights ...........................................................................25