Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 7 Flex - QuantStudio 6 and 7 Flex Systems layout and connections

The computer is factory-congured for the TCP/IP protocol. The product includes a
fast Ethernet adapter (10/100 Mbps) with an RJ45-type connector and one 3-m (9.8-ft)
crossov
er Ethernet cable that connects the computer and the instrument.
If the instrument will be connected to a LAN, an active, tested LAN connection must
be in place before the scheduled installation date. Due to dierences in network
connections, the service representative cannot congure the instrument to access a
specic network.
You must supply a standard Category 5 Ethernet cable of the required length to
connect the computer to your LAN.
QuantStudio
™
6 and 7 Flex Systems layout and connections
The QuantStudio
™
6 and 7 Flex Systems consist of the components in the following
gure.
Component Description
QuantStudio
™
6 or
7 Fl
ex Real-Time
PCR System
Performs fluorescence detection and data collection of
experiment and calibration plates or array cards.
Computer
Run the QuantStudio
™
Real‑Time PCR Softwar
e that is used to:
• Calibrate the systems.
• Set up experiments.
• (Optional) Run experiments.
• Analyze experiments.
Monitor
Keyboard
Mouse
Barcode scanner Scans the barcodes of plates and array cards.
Network
requirements
Appendix H Instrument specification and layout
QuantStudio
™
6 and 7 Flex Systems layout and connections
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QuantStudio
™
6 and 7 Flex Real-Time PCR Systems v1.6 Maintenance and Administration Guide
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