Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 3 User Manual

QuantStudio
™
3 and 5 Real-Time PCR
Systems
Publication Number MAN0010405 Revision C.0
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Site preparation overview .............................................. 2
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Site preparation checklist ............................................... 3
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Customer responsibilities ............................................... 4
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Site requirements ...................................................... 5
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Instrument-to-computer connections .................................... 10
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Safety requirements .................................................. 12
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Receive and inspect the shipment ....................................... 13
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Move the instrument packages to the installation site ..................... 13
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Materials for installation and operation ................................. 14
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Download and install the desktop software .............................. 15
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Register to access the Thermo Fisher Cloud .............................. 16
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Documentation and support ........................................... 17
This guide contains the information needed to prepare your site for installation of the
QuantStudio
™
3 or 5 Real-Time PCR System.
SITE PREPARATION GUIDE
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.

Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 3 Specifications

General

Type	Real-Time PCR System
Temperature Accuracy	±0.25°C
Temperature Uniformity	±0.5°C
Format	96-well block
Sample Capacity	96-well plate
Connectivity	Ethernet, USB
Software	QuantStudio Design & Analysis Software
Temperature Range	4°C to 100°C
Supported Dyes	FAM, SYBR Green, VIC, JOE, ROX
Excitation Sources	LED
Thermal Cycler Block Type	96-well block
Power Requirements	100-240 VAC

Summary

Site Preparation Overview

Site Preparation Checklist

Customer Responsibilities

Site Requirements

Dimensions and Weights

Specifies the physical dimensions and weight of instrument components for installation planning.

Instrument Clearances

Defines the necessary space around the instrument for installation, maintenance, and operation.

Instrument and Computer Connections

Environmental Requirements

Electrical Requirements

Instrument-to-Computer Connections

Networked (LAN) Configuration

Network Requirements

Details the hardware and software requirements for connecting the instrument to a network.

Safety Requirements

Safety Practices

Required Safety Equipment

Lists mandatory safety equipment and protection measures needed at the installation site.

Receive and Inspect the Shipment

Download and Install the Desktop Software

Computer Requirements for Desktop Software

Install Desktop Software