Applied Biosystems SimpliAmp Thermal Cycler User Manual

Contents
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CHAPTER 1 Product information ....................................... 6
Instrument overview ............................................................. 6
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CHAPTER 2 Start, sign on, and configure the instrument ............ 7
Touchscreen menu overview ...................................................... 7
Use the Touchscreen ........................................................... 10
Enter text ................................................................. 11
Enter numerals ............................................................ 12
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CHAPTER 3 Create and run experiments on the instrument ....... 13
Workflow ..................................................................... 13
Create a new run method ....................................................... 14
Edit a run method .............................................................. 16
Load samples into the instrument ................................................ 22
Place the sample tray or plate onto the sample block(s) ........................ 22
Perform a run ................................................................. 22
Perform a run on multiple instruments ....................................... 23
Monitor a run .................................................................. 25
Monitor via the Home screen ................................................ 25
Monitor via the run monitor screen .......................................... 26
If the power fails ........................................................... 28
View and export the run report ................................................... 28
Remove the samples from the instrument ......................................... 28
Manage methods and folders .................................................... 29
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CHAPTER 4 Maintain the instrument ................................. 32
As-needed maintenance ........................................................ 32
Clean the instrument ....................................................... 32
Replace the fuses .......................................................... 34
Upgrade the system firmware ............................................... 34
Self Verification test ....................................................... 36
Order kits and replacement parts ................................................ 37
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Thermal Cycler User Guide 3

Applied Biosystems SimpliAmp Thermal Cycler Specifications

General

Brand	Applied Biosystems
Model	SimpliAmp Thermal Cycler
Category	Bicycle Accessories
Language	English