Applied Biosystems 3730xl User Manual

Condition
Applicable Wizard/action Description
You are using the
Install Array wizard
to reactivate the
instrument.
First power on the instrument power to
activate the wizard menu in the Data
Collection software.
The instrument must be powered on for the
wizards to be available through the Data
Collection software. If the instrument is
turned off, the wizard names in the drop-
down menu are grayed out.
You want to clean the
polymer delivery
pump.
Use the Water Wash wizard with deionized
water at ≤40°C.
Hot water may damage the polymer delivery
pump seals and joints. Do not use any
solutions or fluids in the instrument other
than water and polymer.
Follow the suggestions below to use the wizards eectiv
ely when the door is open or
closed.
IMPORTANT! Whenev
er the door is closed, the autosampler initializes. Before
starting a wizard, ensure that the autosampler has stopped moving and that the green
status light is solid green.
Wizard-based task Status of instrument door Result
IMPORTANT! Do not open or close the instrument door while an automated procedure is in progress. Leave the
door in the starting state (whether open or closed) until the automated procedure is complete.
Begin an automated
pr
ocedure
Open The procedure continues when the door is closed, and
after the autosampler moves to initialize. If you open the
door again, the procedure pauses until the door is closed.
Begin an automated
pr
ocedure
Closed The procedure pauses if the door is opened. Close the
door again to resume the procedure.
Click Fill Array Open The procedure does not start; the door must be closed.
Perform an automated
procedure
Closed The green status light remains on (not flashing)
Perform an automated
operation
Open The yellow status light flashes.
Use the manual control of the autosampler feature with care.
When y
ou use Manual Control to move the autosampler, watch all autosampler
movements and positions.
If the autosampler reaches its maximum travel position, a fatal instrument error is
generated. The software must be re-started after this error.
Effects of the
ins
trument door
state on wizard
tasks
Manual control of
aut
osampler
content
Chapter 9 Maint
enance
Typical conditions for using maintenance wizards
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3730xl DNA Analyzer with 3730xl Data Collection Software 5 User Guide

Applied Biosystems 3730xl Specifications

General

Brand	Applied Biosystems
Model	3730xl
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English