Applied Biosystems 7500 User Manual

Appendix D
Connecting Components and Powering Up
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Notes
D
Connecting Components and Powering Up
1. Connect the mouse, the keyboard, and the
monitor as instructed by the quick start guide that
accompanied the computer. Refer to the diagram
below to verify connections.
2. Power on the computer and monitor (tower
computer shown at right).
The power switch on a laptop is at the top-center
of the keyboard.
Wait for the computer to boot.
3. Log on using an account with windows
administrator privileges (see your system
administrator for more information).
Tower Computer Laptop Computer
Monitor
Power
Power
Keyboard
Mouse
If two computer-to-monitor
cables are provided, make
sure to use the cable with the
DVI connector. (shown at
right).
Power
Mouse

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)