Applied Biosystems 7500 User Manual

Chapter 3 Installing the Software and Powering On the Instrument
Performing the Instrument Function Test
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5. Select Instrument Function Test.
6. In the Function Test dialog box:
a. Click .
b. Examine the Pass/Fail column:
• If all the function tests Pass, go to
step 7.
• If any of the function tests Fail, see
“Troubleshooting – Function Tests” on
page 33.
c. Click .
7. Select FileClose to close the plate document.
8. When the software prompts you to save the plate
document, click .
9. In the SDS software, select FileExit.
Continue with “Performing the Regions of Interest
(ROI) Calibration” on page 35.
Select
a
b
c
Function Test – Lamp test failed.
Function Test – All tests passed.
Select

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)