Applied Biosystems 7500 User Manual

Appendix A
Decontaminating the Sample Block
110 Applied Biosystems 7300/7500/7500 Fast Real-Time PCR System Installation and Maintenance Guide
Notes
6. Open the access door to the 7300/7500/7500
Fast system.
a. Insert a thin screwdriver into the keyhole on
the edge of the
access door , then push to
unlatch the door.
b. Open the access door .
7. Move the heated cover door to the back of the
instrument.
8. Clean the contaminated wells of the sample
block using a small volume of deionized water:
a. Pipette a small volume of deionized water
into each contaminated well.
b. Pipette the water up and down several times
to rinse the well.
c. Pipette the water to a waste beaker.
d. Using a cotton swab, scrub inside of each
contaminated well.
e. Using a lint-free cloth, absorb the excess
deionized water.
a b
Deionized water
a
d
e

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)