Layout and function
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3.1.1
qTOWER³ auto
The qTOWER³ auto combines a PCR thermal cycler with a patented fluorescence pho-
tometer. The status LED on the front of the qTOWER³ auto informs the user about the
current status of the device (active/inactive). Furthermore, the device has a movable
drawer which can be moved in and out, depending on the operating state of the device.
Fig. 2
qTOWER³ auto (front view)
1 Upper part with fluorescence photometer
2 Status LED (indicates whether the device is switched on or off)
3 Drawer
4 Block cycler unit
The drawer serves to hold the sample carrier (micro titer plate). Once a sample carrier
has been positioned on the drawer and moved into the device, this is positioned above
the thermal block and the front flap closes and locks automatically.
ATTENTION
Never attempt to pull the drawer out or push it in manually.
All movements of the drawer (moving in/out) are exclusively controlled by the software
commands in the qPCRsoft auto program or using an external communication software.
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