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Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 6 Flex User Manual

Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 6 Flex
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Maintenance
Decontaminate the sample block ....................................... 97
Replace the halogen lamp ............................................ 100
Replace the instrument fuses .......................................... 103
Install the QuantStudio
Real-Time PCR Software ...................... 104
Software licenses .................................................... 105
Update the QuantStudio
Real-Time PCR Software ..................... 106
Update the Microsoft
Windows
operating system .................... 107
Change the sample block ............................................. 107
Change the heated cover ............................................. 109
Change the plate adapter ............................................. 111
IMPORTANT! This chapter contains all user service procedures for the QuantStudio
6 and 7 Flex Systems. Procedures other than those described in this document must be
performed by a qualied Thermo Fisher Scientic Service Engineer.
Decontaminate the sample block
P
erform this procedure to eliminate uorescent contaminants from the sample block.
Contamination is generally evident in failed background calibrations where one or
more wells consistently exhibit abnormally high signals.
CAUTION! PHYSICAL INJUR
Y HAZARD. Do not remove the QuantStudio
6 or 7 Flex Real-Time PCR System cover. There are no components inside the
instrument that you can safely service yourself. If you suspect a problem,
contact a Thermo Fisher Scientic Service Representative.
CAUTION! PHYSICAL INJUR
Y HAZARD. During instrument operation, the
sample block can reach 100°C. Allow the sample block to cool to room
temperature before performing the procedure.
CAUTION! Before using a cleaning or decontamination method other than
those recommended by
Thermo Fisher Scientic, conrm with Thermo Fisher
Scientic that the proposed method will not damage the equipment.
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QuantStudio
6 and 7 Flex Real-Time PCR Systems v1.6 Maintenance and Administration Guide
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Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 6 Flex Specifications

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BrandApplied Biosystems
ModelQuantStudio 6 Flex
CategoryLaboratory Equipment
LanguageEnglish

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