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Routine Operation
Switching on
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Chapter 4
Routine Operation
The operation of the PikoReal Real-Time PCR System is described
below.
Before switching the instrument on, check that all the cables are
properly fitted according to the installation instructions. Note that when
you plug the instrument into the mains, it automatically starts.
If the instrument is plugged in and on standby mode, switch the
instrument on by pressing the
POWER
button.
After startup, the instrument lid pre-heats automatically. After three
hours’ inactivity, the lid pre-heating is turned off.
To the left side of the power button on the keypad are two indicator
lights with the following indications:
Constant blue System is on and NOT in use.
Blinking blue System is on and in use.
Constant red System has recently experienced an error or warning. Refer to
Chapter 7: “
Troubleshooting Guide ” for more information.
The PikoReal user interface (see Figure 2–4) features four function keys
which are used to select different menu options.
The function fields on the Main menu have the following actions:
RUN
Runs a protocol from USB or instrument memory.
STAT
Shows the Status screen (when running).
TOOLS
Accesses global settings or diagnostic routines.
[
C
] The red button with a “
C
” is the
CANCEL
button. It will either bring
you back to the previous menu or it will cancel your run immediately
when you continuously hold down the button. Pressing “
C
” also clears
a message from the display.
Switching on
Status indicator
Main menu
Upper light
Lower light