Applied Biosystems GeneAmp PCR System 9700 User Guide

Performing System Performance Diagnostics
GeneAmp PCR System 9700 Dual 96 Sample Block Module User Guide 3-15
Performing System Performance Diagnostics
After you have configured the GeneAmp PCR System 9700, conduct the system
Rate and Cycle performance tests to verify the integrity of the cooling and heating
system.
IMPORTANT! Before you begin these tests, make sure that you place an empty
96-well plate with full plate lid on the sample block (or use an empty tray and lid the
wells with caps or the full plate cover). Slide the heated lid forward, and pull the lever
down.
Accessing the
Tes t s
To access the tests, press System from the Diagnostics screen. The System
Performance screen is displayed.
Performing the
Rate Test
Use the Rate Test to verify that the Peltier units are operating correctly. The test takes
approximately two minutes to run.
IMPORTANT! Ambient Temperature Conditions: Cool and Heat Rate tests provide
accurate results only if the normal operating ambient temperature is 15 to 24°C.
To perform the Rate Test:
1. Press Rate in the System Performance screen. If appropriate, the following
reminder is displayed.
2. After you have installed a plate and lid, press Cont.
The instrument then runs through a series of tests where the sample block is
stabilized at 35 °C, 94 °C, and 4 °C.
At the conclusion of the test, the Cool and Heat Test screen is displayed. The
screen displays the test results and whether the test results passed or failed.
System Performance
Rate - Cool and Heat Rate Test
Cycle - Cycle Performance Test
F1 F3 F4 F5F2
Rate ExitCycle
WARNING!!!
F1 F3 F4 F5F2
Cancel
Cont
Install the appropriate empty
Consumables into the Sample Block.
Refer to System Performance Section
of the Block User Manual.

Applied Biosystems GeneAmp PCR System 9700 Specifications

General

Brand	Applied Biosystems
Model	GeneAmp PCR System 9700
Category	Laboratory Equipment
Language	English