Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 6 Flex User Manual

QuantStudio
™
Real-Time PCR Softw
are v1.6 does not require a normalization
calibration for the 96-well plate blocks or the 384-well plate block. For this version of
the software, normalization calibration is only required for the TaqMan
®
Array Card
block.
After the software is upgraded, the instrument must be calibrated before starting a
run with a 96-well plate block or a 384-well plate block.
After the software is upgraded, the instrument does not need to be calibrated before
starting a run with a TaqMan
®
Array Card block.
The feature to override a calibration can only be used for a data le with compatible
calibration data.
• A data le generated with a previous version of the software cannot be have the
calibration overriden after an upgrade to QuantStudio
™
Real-Time PCR Software
v1.6.
• A data le generated with QuantStudio
™
Real-Time PCR Software v1.6 cannot be
have the calibration overriden if it is opened using a previous version of the
software.
The instrument requires regular planned maintenance by Thermo Fisher Scientic
service personnel to ensure that the instrument is operating within the installation
specication. The planned maintenance service can help you maximize your
productivity by minimizing downtime, lowering the cost of ownership by addressing
potential problems before they manifest (lost data, samples, or reagents), and
increasing the quality of your results by maintaining your instrument at optimal
performance. For more information, contact your Thermo Fisher Scientic sales
representative.
The QuantStudio
™
Real-Time PCR Software features an automated notication
system that alerts you of required calibrations. The feature will also prevent you from
operating an instrument that is out of calibration. For more information on seing the
maintenance reminders, see “Enable or change the calibration reminders“ on
page 32.
Calibration with
QuantStudio
™
Real‑Time PCR
Software v1.6
Planned
maint
enance
About
maintenance
reminders
Chapter 2 Calibrate the instrument
Calibration overview
2
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QuantStudio
™
6 and 7 Flex Real-Time PCR Systems v1.6 Maintenance and Administration Guide

Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 6 Flex Specifications

General

Brand	Applied Biosystems
Model	QuantStudio 6 Flex
Category	Laboratory Equipment
Language	English