
Rotor-Gene Q MDx CE User Manual 02/2022
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5
Operating Procedures
Before proceeding, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the features of the instrument
by referring to the Section 3.
CAUTION
Damage to the instrument
Only use QIAGEN flow cells and consumables with the Rotor-Gene Q MDx.
Damage caused by use of other types of flow cell or consumable will void your
warranty.
CAUTION
Risk of material damage
Avoid moving the workbench and causing vibrations to the Rotor-Gene Q MDx
during operation to prevent disturbing sensitive optical measurements.
5.1
Use of the Rotor-Gene Q MDx software
New runs can be set up using the Quick Start wizard or the Advanced wizard, which appear when
the software is started up. The Quick Start wizard is designed to allow the user to start the run as
rapidly as possible. The Advanced wizard enables more options, such as configuration of Gain
Optimization and volume settings. For convenience, the wizards have a number of templates with
default cycling conditions and acquisition channels. To change the wizard type, select the
appropriate tab at the top of the
New Run
window.
5.1.1
Quick Start wizard
The Quick Start wizard allows the user to start the run as rapidly as possible. The user can select
from a set of commonly used templates and enter the minimum of parameters to get started. The
Quick Start wizard assumes that the reaction volume is 25 µl. For other reaction volumes, use the
Advanced wizard (see Section 5.1.2).
As a first step, select the desired template for the run by double-clicking on the template from the
list in the
New Run
window.