Applied Biosystems 3500 User Manual

6.
With the RFID label facing the instrument, slide the pouch tment onto the slot of
the lever assembly. Push the lever up to snap the pouch into the connector end of
the instrument pump.
Note: The RFID label must face the instrument (away from you) to ensure that
the RFID information is read accurately by the instrument.
7.
In the Dashboard, click Refresh, then check the Quick View section for the
updated polymer status.
If you remove a polymer pouch for storage (2–8°C), place a pouch cap onto the pouch,
then place an empty pouch (or conditioning reagent) on the connector to prevent
desiccation of any residual polymer on the connector. Follow the instructions in the
wizard to ensure proper operation of the pouch and the instrument.
1.
In the Dashboard, click Wizards.
2.
In the Maintenance wizards screen, click Fill Array with Polymer.
3.
Follow the prompts in the Fill Array wizard window.
4.
Click Refresh in the Dashboard to update the screen.
5.
Check the Quick V
iew section of the Dashboard for updated status after lling
of the capillary array with fresh polymer.
Store partially
used polymer
Fill capillary array
with fresh
polymer
Chapter 9 Maint
ain the Instrument
Replenish, change, flush, and store polymer
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3500/3500xL Genetic Analyzer User Guide—Data Collection Software v3.1

Applied Biosystems 3500 Specifications

General

Number of capillaries	8
Capillary Length	50 cm
Laser	Solid-state laser
Instrument Type	Capillary electrophoresis system
Technology	Capillary Electrophoresis (CE)
Weight	95 kg
Power Requirements	100–240 V