Touchscreen reference
Clean, Initialize, and Run
Ion GeneStudio S5
In the Home screen, the Clean, Initialize, and Run programs lead you through the
necessary steps to prepare the instrument for sequencing and to start a sequencing
run. Press the main dial to start a program. Simple, easy to follow instructions are
provided on the touchscreen.
• Cleaning must be performed before each initialization to ensure that the reagents
from the previous run are cleared from the fluid lines. The Clean program is
normally performed automatically at the completion of the previous sequencing
run. Perform a Clean if for any reason the sequencing run was not properly
completed. Follow the instructions that are provided on the touchscreen.
• The Initialize program must be performed before each run to load and prepare
the run reagents. The Initialize program walks you through:
– Emptying the waste reservoir
– Loading the reagent cartridge, wash solution, and cleaning solution
• The Run program walks you through steps leading up to and through
sequencing, including:
– Placing a loaded chip on the instrument
– Selecting a Planned Run created in the Torrent Suite
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– Performing sequencing
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