Applied Biosystems 3500 User Manual

If any consumables are expired or if buer ll lev
el is too low, replenish the
consumables as described in:
• “Replenish polymer or change polymer type“ on page 232
IMPORTANT! Wear gloves while handling polymer, the capillary array, septa,
ABC, or CBC.
• “Install the anode buer container (ABC)“ on page 229
•
“Install the cathode buer container (CBC)“ on page 230
• “Fill capillary array with fresh polymer“ on page 234
• “Install or change the capillary array“ on page 235
When you install the CBC buer septa, press rmly to seat the septa.
IMPORTANT! Look at the CBC from the side and ensure that there is no gap betw
een
the container and the lip of the septum.
Replenish
consumables
Ensure proper
installation of CBC
septa
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