QIAcube Connect MDx User Manual 12/2020
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WARNING/
CAUTION
Risk of personal injury and material damage
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Only perform maintenance that is specifically described in this user manual.
5.1
QIAcube Connect MDx software
The QIAcube Connect MDx gives the option to start a protocol either in the IVD mode of the software
(validated IVD applications only) or in the Research mode of the software (Molecular Biology
Applications (MBA) and customized protocols only). The usage of IVD protocols is only possible
and strictly restricted to the IVD mode of the software. This User Manual focuses on operating the
QIAcube Connect MDx in the IVD-software mode. For detailed instructions on how to operate the
QIAcube Connect MDx using the Research mode of the software, please refer to the User Manual
of the QIAcube Connect (available on the QIAcube Connect product webpage under the
To change the software mode, the user must first log out from the current software mode before
logging in to another mode. At the bottom of the touchscreen, the system shows which software
mode is in use.
The QIAcube Connect MDx is operated through a touchscreen, which guides you step-by-step
through the correct loading of the work deck and selection of the protocol.
Note
: The instrument’s touchscreen does not support swiping and multi gestures.
General functions of the QIAcube Connect MDx touchscreen are described below.
Note
: A red light on the pressed button indicates a longer reaction time.
