EZ1 Advanced XL User Manual 11/2017
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5
General Operation
This section describes how to operate the EZ1 Advanced XL. Before proceeding, it is recommended
that you familiarize yourself with the features of the EZ1 Advanced XL by referring to Section 3.
For information about disposable plasticware, chemicals, and storage conditions, refer to the
handbook of the QIAGEN kit you are using.
5.1
Overview
The steps for operating the EZ1 Advanced XL are presented below. Further details are provided
later in this section.
1.
Insert the EZ1 Advanced XL card completely into the EZ1 Advanced XL Card slot.
2.
Switch on the EZ1 Advanced XL.
3.
After initialization, press the
START
key to start worktable setup. The protocol will lead you
through the setup of the worktable by displaying messages in the display.
For details, refer to the handbook supplied with the EZ1 kit you are using.
If you want the EZ1 Advanced XL to generate a report file, you will be asked to enter
additional data.
4.
Open the EZ1 Advanced XL door, and set up the worktable according to the messages shown
in the display.
5.
Close the EZ1 Advanced XL door.
6.
Press
START
to start the protocol.
The EZ1 Advanced XL will automatically generate a report file, if requested during setup, and
send it either to the PC or the printer.
At the end of the protocol run, you may optionally choose to perform a UV decontamination run.
5.2
Inserting and removing the EZ1 Advanced XL card
CAUTION
Damage to the instrument
The EZ1 Advanced XL card is an integrated part of the system. Ensure that the
EZ1 Advanced XL is always switched off before you insert or remove the EZ1
Advanced XL card.
