Qiagen QIAcuity 911000, User Manual

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Back view of the QIAcuity.
External hand scanner
The QIAcuity Four and Eight instruments are equipped with a barcode scanner, which enables the
user to scan the plate ID before loading. For QIAcuity One, a barcode scanner is available as
accessory.
WARNING Risk of personal injury [W20]
Hazard Level 2 laser light: Do not stare into the light beam when using
handheld barcode scanner.
Thermal cycler
The thermal cycler of the QIAcuity is a plate thermocycler that features high speed and precision
temperature control of the temperature cycling steps. Several Peltier elements are used for the
temperature generation and control. For an optimal thermal contact between plate and
thermocycler, the plate is being clamped on the heating surface during cycling. The QIAcuity Eight
features two thermocyclers that are operated in parallel.
The thermal cycler has the following specification:
Process temperature: 40–99°C
Ramp rate: approx. 3.0°C/s
Accuracy:
±
1°C
Homogeneity:
±
1°C