Applied Biosystems 7500 User Manual

Chapter 3 Installing the Software and Powering On the Instrument
Powering On the Instrument
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Notes
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2. Press the power button on the 7300/7500/7500
Fast instrument. The following occur:
• The indicator lights on the lower left of the
front panel cycle through a power on
sequence.
– If the green Power On indicator is
flashing, make sure the tray is closed.
– If the red Error indicator is lit, see
“Troubleshooting – Front Panel
Indicators” on page 32.
• When the green Power indicator is lit (not
flashing):
– Communication is established between
the computer and the instrument.
– The Windows XP operating system
recognizes the instrument as new
hardware.
– The Windows XP operating system
automatically installs the drivers needed
to control the instrument.
• When the installation is complete, the
Found New Hardware message box
indicates that the hardware is ready to use.
Power button Indicator lights
Close
the tray
Power On
(flashing)

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)