Applied Biosystems 7500 User Manual

Chapter 3 Installing the Software and Powering On the Instrument
Troubleshooting
32 Applied Biosystems 7300/7500/7500 Fast Real-Time PCR System Installation and Maintenance Guide
Notes
Troubleshooting
This section contains:
• Troubleshooting – Front Panel Indicators page 32
• Troubleshooting – Function Tests page 33
Troubleshooting – Front Panel Indicators
Troubleshooting – Front Panel Indicators
Condition: The red Error indicator is lit.
1. Press on the instrument door to ensure that it is closed.
If the green Power On indicator lights up, the open instrument
door caused the error, and installation continues.
2. If the red Error indicator remains lit:
a. Open the instrument door.
b. Pull the heated cover door to verify that it is closed.
c. Close the instrument door.
If the green Power On indicator lights up, the open heated
cover door caused the error, and installation continues.
3. If the red Error indicator remains lit, verify that the Windows
desktop is displayed on the computer. If the Windows desktop
is not displayed:
a. Power off the 7300/7500/7500 Fast instrument.
b. Restart the computer.
c. Wait until the Windows desktop appears.
d. Power on the 7300/7500/7500 Fast instrument.
If the green Power On indicator lights up, installation
continues.
Instrument door
Heated cover door
Windows desktop

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)