Qiagen PyroMark Q24 MDx, User Manual

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Operating Procedures
PyroMark Q24 MDx User Manual 01/2016 5-1
5 Operating Procedures
This section describes how to operate PyroMark Q24 MDx.
Before proceeding, we recommend that you familiarize
yourself with the features of PyroMark Q24 MDx Instrument
by referring to Section 3.4.
5.1 Instrument administration
5.1.1 Setting date and time
Setting the date and time correctly ensures an accurate date
and time stamp in the instrument and run logs and the
analysis reports. Set the date and time as follows:
1.
When the instrument is not processing, select
“Administration” in the main menu.
2. Select “Set Date and Time” using the

and

screen
buttons and press “OK”.
3. Select the parameter you want to edit using the

and

screen buttons.
4. Edit the selected parameter using the

and

screen
buttons.
5. To edit further parameters, repeat steps 3 and 4.
6. To save the change(s), press “Set”.
5.1.2 Copying unsaved runs
If the USB stick is removed before the run is finished, retrieve
the run data from the instrument as follows:
1.
When the instrument is not processing, insert one of the
USB sticks supplied into the USB port at the front of the
instrument.
2. Using the

and

screen buttons, select
“Administration” in the main menu and press “OK”.
3. Select “Copy Unsaved Runs” and press “OK”.
4. Using the

and

screen buttons, select the run file for
retrieval and press “Select”.