Qiagen QIAsymphony AS, Operating Manual

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QIAsymphony SP/AS Consolidated Operating Guide 12/2017 4
6 Handling Files ........................................................................................................41
6.1 Transfer options ............................................................................................41
6.2 Data transfer via the USB stick .......................................................................42
6.3 File transfer from QIAsymphony instruments to the USB stick ..............................42
6.4 Transferring files from the USB stick ................................................................44
6.5 Synchronizing files .......................................................................................45
6.5.1 Synchronizing files on instruments with files on the USB stick .....................46
6.5.2 Synchronizing files on the USB stick with files on instruments .....................46
6.6 Deleting files ................................................................................................47
7 QIAsymphony SP Features.......................................................................................48
7.1 Workflow principle .......................................................................................48
7.1.1 Basic principle .....................................................................................49
7.2 Instrument features ........................................................................................49
7.2.1 Magnetic head .....................................................................................49
7.2.2 Lysis station ..........................................................................................50
7.2.3 Robotic arm .........................................................................................50
7.3 Bar code reader ...........................................................................................52
7.3.1 Sample input bar code reader ...............................................................52
7.3.2 Reagents and consumables 2D bar code reader ......................................52
7.3.3 Bar code types .....................................................................................53
7.3.4 Handheld scanner ................................................................................53
8 Loading QIAsymphony SP Drawers ..........................................................................54
8.1 Using the software Wizard ............................................................................54
8.2 Loading the “Waste” drawer .........................................................................55
8.2.1 Tip park station ....................................................................................56
8.2.2 Liquid waste container ..........................................................................56
8.2.3 Tip chute .............................................................................................57
8.2.4 Tip waste collection ..............................................................................57
8.2.5 Unit boxes ...........................................................................................58
8.2.6 Closing the “Waste” drawer ..................................................................59