© Thermo Hybaid. Issue 1.0, January 2002
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CHAPTER 4
Px2
THERMAL CYCLER
Operating Instructions
4.1 Initial Start Up
(a)
Switch on the Px2 using the power switch at the rear of the unit. When first switched on the unit
will complete a start up and self test routine.
(b)
After 5 seconds a screen will display “Self-check procedure in progress”.
The self-test routine checks the block thermistor, heating and cooling circuits and the heated lid. This
takes approximately 30 seconds. (As the block will become hot during the self-test procedure, please
keep the lid closed.)
4.2 Main Menu
After successful start up, the first menu to be displayed is the ‘Main’ Menu.
It is possible to return
to this menu at any time by pressing ‘MENU’
. The Main Menu displays the date, time and the
status of the block (active, inactive, or active resumed).
All aspects of the programming are accessed through the Main Menu.
Table 4.1 Summary of Main Menu Functions
RUN
Select
RUN
to run an existing program.
MAN
Select
MAN
to run a manual static incubation.
PROG
Select
PROG
to edit, copy, view or erase a program.
OPTS
Select
SET UP
to alter the time, date, and power resume function and display contrast
settings and to identify software version fitted.
Select
CALC
to access the gradient calculator software (only relevant to gradient
protocols).
Selection of the alternative ‘Main’ Menu functions is achieved by depressing the soft key directly
beneath the relevant display. These functions are discussed fully in the following chapters.
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