Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 6 Flex User Manual

Manual instrument operation
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Overview of instrument touchscreen functions ........................... 82
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Operate the instrument from the touchscreen ............................ 83
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Maintain the instrument from the touchscreen ........................... 87
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Administrate the instrument from the touchscreen ........................ 90
Note: This appendix describes how to operate the QuantStudio
™
6 and 7 Flex
Systems manually using the touchscreen interface. Although the QuantStudio
™
6 and
7 Flex Systems can be used without an Ethernet connection to a computer, the
touchscreen allows you to perform only a subset of the total instrument functions.
Overview of instrument touchscreen functions
The QuantStudio
™
6 and 7 Flex Systems feature a touchscreen interface that you can
use to transfer data, manage instrument seings, and congure the instrument for
network use. The touchscreen does not provide access to all instrument functions.
Features such as analyzing experiments, instrument calibration, and remote
notication are available only through the QuantStudio
™
Real-Time PCR Software.
The following table summarizes the functions that are available from the touchscreen.
Category Function
Available
in secure
mode?
[1]
Operational
[2]
Create experiments from templates
No
Run experiments
Transfer and delete experiments, templates, and
results to/from a USB drive
Maintenance
[3]
Back up and restore the instrument settings
Yes
Perform an instrument self test
Install and record a new lamp
Update the instrument firmware
Administration
[4]
Define the date and time
Define the instrument settings
Define the network settings
Define the maintenance reminders
A
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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