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Operating Procedures
QIAgility User Manual 11/2011 6-3
To create a new run file, select “Empty project (last used
layout)”, “Empty project (default layout)”, “PCR Setup
Wizard” or “Optimisation Wizard”, and then click on the
“Open” button to continue. See Sections 5.10.1, 5.10.2, and
5.10.3 for more details about these options.
To use a saved run file, or to modify a saved run file, click on
the “Recent” tab. A list of saved run files will be displayed.
Left-click on a run file to select it, and then click on the
“Open” button.
To use a Q Protocol, click on the “Protocols” tab. A list of Q
Protocols will be displayed, left-click on a run file to select it,
and then click on the “Open” button. Alternatively, double-
click on the run file to open it directly.
4. The main software window will open. See Section 5.3 for
a description of the features of the main software
window.
6.2 Using the UV lamp
Warning : An electronic interlock ensures that the instrument
lid is closed during UV lamp operation. Under no
circumstances should this interlock be disabled.
Before operating the UV lamp, remove all worktable
accessories. This ensures that the worktable has maximum
exposure.
To operate the UV lamp:
1. Remove all plates and accessories from the worktable.
Note : The tip ejector must be present.
2. Close the instrument lid.
3. Click on the icon on the toolbar.
4. The “UV Lamp Control” dialog box will appear.