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5.5 Saved Protocols
The SAVED PROTOCOLS screen is shown in Figure 11. In this example, four saved protocols
have been stored and named (2401M Animal, 2401MS Animal Stbl, 2402P Plant, 2402PT Plant
Tough). The four saved protocols have been preprogrammed to be used with the Spex
Genomic DNA isolation kits for animal and plant tissue.
DNAmax Kit Product Number Description
#2401M DNA Isolation Kit for Animal Tissue
#2401MS DNA Isolation Kit with Stabilization Buffer for Animal Tissue
#2402P DNA Isolation Kit for Soft Plant Tissue
#2402PT DNA Isolation Kit for Tough Plant Tissue
Up to 500 Protocols can be saved for simple and fast
recall, increasing productivity and reducing operator
error. Only 20 protocols are visible at a time on the
Saved Protocols screen. To view additional protocols or
vacant protocol spaces, swipe up or down on the
touchscreen. This brings up vacant protocol slots on the
SAVED PROTOCOLS Screen.
A saved protocol retains the settings for number of
cycles, run time, pause time between cycles, and rate.
At the top left on the Saved Protocols Screen is the
Back Arrow button. Touching the Back Arrow button
returns the user to the previous screen.
5.5.1 Recalling a Protocol
To recall a stored program, touch the Store/Recall button on the Control Panel screen (Figure
10). In the SAVED PROTOCOLS screen, select the protocol to highlight the box. Then touch
SELECT to send protocol to the CONTROL PANEL screen (Figure 11).
5.5.2 Storing a New Protocol
To store program, touch the Store/Recall button on the
Control Panel screen (Figure 10). In the SAVED
PROTOCOLS screen, touch the Add button, as shown in
Figure 11.
This will bring up the KEYBOARD screen, a simplified
version of the standard keyboard for a computer.
The CLEAR key deletes whatever has been entered in
the Label Box.
Touching the DONE key enters the label shown in the box.
Figure 11
Touch inside the box