Applied Biosystems 7500 User Manual

Appendix A
Moving the 7300/7500/7500 Fast System
Applied Biosystems 7300/7500/7500 Fast Real-Time PCR System Installation and Maintenance Guide 115
Notes
A
Moving the 7300/7500/7500 Fast System
PHYSICAL INJURY
HAZARD. Do not attempt to lift the instrument or
any other heavy objects unless you have received
related training. Incorrect lifting can cause painful and
sometimes permanent back injury. Use proper lifting
techniques when lifting or moving the instrument. At
least 2 people are required to lift the 7300/7500/7500
Fast instrument.
IMPORTANT! Moving your Applied Biosystems
7300/7500/7500 Fast Real-Time PCR System can
create subtle changes in the alignment of the
instrument optics.
1. Load the packing plate or empty 96-well plate in
the instrument.
2. Manually raise the block: from the ROI Inspector
window:
a. Click (or select FileNew).
b. In the New Document wizard,
click .
c. In the SDS software, select
InstrumentCalibrate.
d. In the warning dialog box, click to
lower the sample block.
The ROI Inspector dialog box opens.
e. In the ROI Inspector dialog box,
click .
3. Move your 7300/7500/7500 Fast system
according to the guidelines on page 12.
4. Connect the components of the system (see
“Setting Up the 7300/7500/7500 Fast
Instrument” on page 20).

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)