Applied Biosystems 7500 User Manual

Chapter 2 Unpacking and Setting Up the Instrument
Setting Up the 7300/7500/7500 Fast Instrument
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4. Close the access door of the instrument.
5. Connect the power cord to the 7300/7500/7500
Fast instrument, then to the receptacle wall
circuit.
Note: Power cords for different voltages are
provided in the packing kit. Connect the cord
with the receptacle appropriate for your voltage,
then discard remaining cables.
6. Press the power button at the lower right front
panel, then wait for the 7300/7500/7500 Fast
system to boot (about 30 seconds).
7. When the Power status light on the lower left
front panel lights, press the tray to open it.
8. Remove the packaging plate from the tray and
set it aside.
Note: Do not discard the packaging plate. Use it
for long-term shutdown of the system (see
page 104).
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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)