Qiagen QIAsymphony AS, Operating Manual

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4 User Settings
4.1 Configuration settings
Important
The “Supervisor” can configure the systems settings.
For more information, refer to Section 6, “Configuration”, of the QIAsymphony SP/AS User
Manual — General Description .
4.2 User accounts
The QIAsymphony SP/AS recognizes 2 different user roles:
Supervisor
The “Supervisor” role enables preparation and running of batches and assay
runs. The “Supervisor” can configure the users, default tube types for the
QIAsymphony SP, and adapters/holders for the QIAsymphony AS. The
“Supervisor” can also configure the system and define custom configuration
profiles. In addition, the “Supervisor” can:

Transfer input and output files, process files, and most instrument setup files
from QIAsymphony SP/AS instruments to the USB stick.

Transfer rack files, work list files, process files, and most instrument setup files
from the USB stick to the QIAsymphony SP/AS instruments.

Manage the user account for other users; they can also adjust the
configuration settings.
Operator
The “Operator” role enables preparation and running of batches and assay
runs. In addition, the “Operator” can:

Transfer input and output files from QIAsymphony SP/AS instruments to a
USB stick.

Transfer rack files and work lists from a USB stick to the QIAsymphony
SP/AS instruments.
Before operating the QIAsymphony SP/AS, the user accounts must be defined.
If no user is logged in, all drawers are locked.