AMPLIFICATION
CFX96 Touch
™
Real-Time PCR System
Installation Quick Guide
Unpacking the Instruments
The CFX96
™
optical reaction module and the C1000 Touch
™
thermal cycler chassis are shipped in separate containers.
Unpack each box carefully. The included power cable, USB
cable, and CFX Manager
™
software CD are required for
installation. The CFX96 optical reaction module may also be
placed on a previously purchased C1000 Touch thermal cycler
for a quick upgrade to a real-time PCR detection system.
Important:
Carefully read the safety information and
instrument operating specifications provided in the CFX96
Touch
™
and CFX384 Touch
™
Real-Time PCR Detection
Systems Instruction Manual before using the system.
Setting Up the CFX96 Touch Real-Time PCR System
The CFX96 Touch real-time PCR detection system should
be installed on a clean, dry, level surface with sufficient
cool airflow to run properly.
To insert the CFX96 optical reaction module into the
reaction module bay of the C1000 Touch chassis:
1. Place the C1000 Touch chassis in a suitable location
with the locking bar down.
2. Remove the instructions overlay from the C1000 Touch
chassis. Lift the CFX96 module using the handle
indents above the side air vents, as shown in Figure 1.
3. Position the CFX96 module in the reaction module bay
of the C1000 Touch chassis, leaving about 2 cm of
space in the front.
4. Reach around the thermal cycler and pull up the
locking bar (Figure 2) until it is flush with the sides of
the module bay. This action moves the reaction module
forward, locking it into place (Figure 3).
5. Use the supplied power cord to plug the chassis into
an appropriate electrical outlet.
6. Turn on the CFX96 Touch system using the power
switch on the back of the chassis.
Removing the Red Shipping Screw
The CFX96 optical reaction module is shipped with a
red screw in place in the inner lid in the hole corresponding
to well A1 (see Figure 4). Follow the instructions on the
C1000 Touch screen to remove this shipping screw before
beginning operation.
Fig. 3. The CFX96 module positioned on
the C1000 Touch chassis.
Locking bar
Fig. 1. Lifting the CFX96 optical reaction module
onto the C1000 Touch thermal cycler chassis.
Fig. 2. Locking the CFX96 module into place.
C1000 Touch thermal
cycler chassis
CFX96 optical
reaction module
Fig. 4. Red shipping screw included with
the CFX96 optical reaction module.
