R-Biopharm Rida Cycler, User Manual

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RIDA
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CYCLER
Version 1.0
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User manual
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9 Starting the Run
Select the Instrument
you wish to use for the run in the tool bar.
Only Idle instruments can be selected to start a run.
Fig. 33: Available instruments are displayed in the tool bar
Once the instrument is chosen, begin the run by selecting the Start option from the drop-down
list.
A confirmation dialogue box will appear.
Ensure that the tube clamp is in place to prevent the tubes and caps from coming off during a
run.
Ensure that the lid is closed prior to starting the run. A lid sensor
will detect if the lid is open and will prevent the instrument from
starting, while a warning will notify you of the fact
Double check that the volume displayed is correct; if not, select the appropriate volume.
At this point the instrument LED indicator will be flashing blue indicating to other users the
instrument has been ‘booked’ to start a run. No other user can start a run on the instrument
un
til it has completed this run. On another user’s PC, the instrument will be displayed as Busy,
when they go to select it.
Fig. 34: Start Run window
To execute the run, click the Start button in the Start Run dialogue box.