Applied Biosystems 3500 User Manual

1.
Click Refresh to update consumable status.
The Consumables pane displays expiration dates and lot numbers (determined
from the RFID tags on the consumable containers).
Note: The Expiration Date for consumables is display
ed in red if the
consumable is within the following days of expiration: Pouch 7 days, Buers
7 days, Capillary array 1 day.
2.
Check the consumables gauges for the number of injections, samples, or days
remaining for a consumable. See
“Instrument consumables handling, usage
limits, and expiration“ on page 19 for information.
When <10% of the allowed use of the consumable remains, the gauge moves into
the red warning range. The consumable also displays in red in the Consumables
pane.
IMPORTANT! W
e recommend that you add a calendar reminder to the schedule
for polymer and buer replacement. Set the notication to display 2 days before
the polymer should be replaced.
Check
consumables
status
Chapter 2 Start the system
Check system status in the Dashboard
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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