Applied Biosystems 7500 User Manual

Preface
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Note: Reset the Exposure Time to 2048 before performing the calibration for each filter.
IMPORTANT! Wear powder-free gloves when you handle the halogen lamp.
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Safety alert words also appear in user documentation. For more information, see “Safety
Alert Words” on page xvi.
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documents shown below.
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listed above are available on the SDS software installation CD.
Note: For additional documentation, see “How to Obtain Support” on page xiii.
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Applied Biosystems 7500 Specifications

General

Detection Method	Fluorescence
Sample Capacity	96-well plate
Thermal Cycler	Yes
Temperature Uniformity	±0.5°C
Type	Real-Time PCR System
Thermal Accuracy	±0.25°C
Detection Channels	5
Weight	45 kg
Power Requirements	100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Dynamic Range	9 logs
Reaction Volume Range	10-100 µL
Temperature Range	4°C to 100°C
Thermal Cycler Block	96-well
Software	SDS Software
Detection	Multiplex (up to 5 colors)