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ESTIMATED TIME TO COMPLETE
To view the estimated time until test completion before starting a run, click anywhere on the
right panel of the protocol. Once clicked, the
Est. Time to Complete
will be displayed on the
page layout’s palette on the bottom portion.
Figure 4.14
4.3 Starting & Cancelling Runs
1.
When you are ready to begin the experiment, select the icon on the top
right corner of the screen. You will be prompted to “Confirm Start” before proceeding.
As the PCR runs, the amplification curves will display in real time for your viewing.
2.
The estimated time remaining on the experiment is shown on the top right corner. To
abort the current run, click on the icon on the bottom right corner.
3.
While the experiment is running, you may access other screens without aborting the
test. To do so, click on the icon located at the top left near the experiment name.
You will have options to go back to the home page or view the experimental details.
Under the
Experiments
column on the home screen, the current run will display as
In
progress
.
Never open the instrument lid or adjust the lid height while an experiment is running.
The experiment will abort if the lid is opened. Adjustment of the lid height will lead to
inaccurate result reporting. Recalibrate machine if lid height adjusted. Repeat the run
if lid is opened.