
The flow cell ID is scanned to confirm a match with the flow cell ID entered at the Flow Cell Setup screen.
Scanning takes about three minutes, or seven minutes for a dual-flow cell run.
10 Select Start to begin the sequencing run.
Monitor the Run
1
Monitor run metrics from the Run Overview screen.
Figure 10
Run Overview Screen
A
Progress bar—Monitor how many cycles have been completed.
B
Fluidics graph—Expand the fluidics section to monitor chemistry steps.
C
Run Configuration—Review parameters of the current run.
D
Analysis graph—Monitor quality scores by cycle.
E
Images graph—Monitor intensities by cycle.
First Base Report
If you opted to confirm first base during run setup, the first base confirmation dialog box opens automatically
after imaging of the first cycle is complete. The run pauses at this step.
1
Review the First Base Report from the confirmation dialog box.
2
If the results are satisfactory, select Continue.
View Run Metrics
When run metrics are available, Sequencing Analysis Viewer (SAV) opens automatically and displays them.
Metrics appear in the form of plots, graphs, and tables. For more information, see the
Sequencing Analysis
Viewer User Guide (document # 15020619)
.
1
To view updated metrics, select Refresh at any time during the run.
Unload Reagents
1
When the run is complete, open the reagent compartment door.
2
Raise the sippers for the appropriate SBS rack and paired-end rack as follows.
a
Pull the sipper handle outward.
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