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BIO RAD CFX384 - User Manual

BIO RAD CFX384
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CFX96
and CFX384
Real-Time
PCR Detection Systems
Instruction Manual
Catalog # 184-5384
# 185-5384
# 184-5096
# 185-5096

Table of Contents

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Summary

Safety and Regulatory Compliance

Safety Warning Labels

Explains warning labels on the instrument and in the manual regarding potential hazards.

Instrument Safety Warnings

Details instrument-specific safety warnings related to operation and potential risks.

System Installation

Unpacking the Optical Reaction Module

Details the components included in the CFX96 or CFX384 system shipment.

System Requirements

Outlines the necessary power sources, environment, and cables for operating the system.

System Overview

Describes the main components of the CFX96/CFX384 system: optical reaction module and C1000 base.

Setting up the system

Provides step-by-step instructions for physically installing the optical reaction module into the C1000 chassis.

Installing CFX Manager Software

Guides the user through installing the necessary software for system control and data analysis.

Installing the Drivers

Explains how to install system drivers required for software-controlled operation via USB.

Running Experiments

Experiment Setup Window

Explains the window used to set up and configure experiments before running them.

Protocol tab

Describes how to select, create, or edit protocol files for temperature steps and instrument options.

Plate tab

Details how to select, create, or edit plate files containing well contents and scan modes.

Start Run Tab

Covers checking run settings, selecting instruments, and initiating the experiment run.

Run Details Window

Explains how to monitor experiment progress, status, and real-time data collection.

Instrument Summary Window

Shows a list of detected instruments and their current operational status.

Protocols

Protocol Editor window

Describes the interface for creating and editing PCR protocol files, including temperature steps and lid settings.

Protocol AutoWriter

Guides users on using the tool to automatically generate PCR protocols based on experimental parameters.

Stand-Alone Operation

Experiment Setup

Details how to set up and run experiments directly on the C1000 thermal cycler without a computer.

Data Analysis Overview

Gene Expression Analysis

Gene Expression

Explains how to normalize relative differences in target concentration between samples using controls.

Experiment Settings window

Guides on managing targets, samples, reference genes, and control samples for analysis.

Gene Study

Explains how to create a study to compare gene expression data across multiple experiments using an inter-run calibrator.

Users and Preferences

User Preferences Window

Explains how to customize individual user settings for various software functions and tabs.

Resources

Troubleshooting

Offers solutions for common software and instrument communication problems, including manual installation.

Summary

Safety and Regulatory Compliance

Safety Warning Labels

Explains warning labels on the instrument and in the manual regarding potential hazards.

Instrument Safety Warnings

Details instrument-specific safety warnings related to operation and potential risks.

System Installation

Unpacking the Optical Reaction Module

Details the components included in the CFX96 or CFX384 system shipment.

System Requirements

Outlines the necessary power sources, environment, and cables for operating the system.

System Overview

Describes the main components of the CFX96/CFX384 system: optical reaction module and C1000 base.

Setting up the system

Provides step-by-step instructions for physically installing the optical reaction module into the C1000 chassis.

Installing CFX Manager Software

Guides the user through installing the necessary software for system control and data analysis.

Installing the Drivers

Explains how to install system drivers required for software-controlled operation via USB.

Running Experiments

Experiment Setup Window

Explains the window used to set up and configure experiments before running them.

Protocol tab

Describes how to select, create, or edit protocol files for temperature steps and instrument options.

Plate tab

Details how to select, create, or edit plate files containing well contents and scan modes.

Start Run Tab

Covers checking run settings, selecting instruments, and initiating the experiment run.

Run Details Window

Explains how to monitor experiment progress, status, and real-time data collection.

Instrument Summary Window

Shows a list of detected instruments and their current operational status.

Protocols

Protocol Editor window

Describes the interface for creating and editing PCR protocol files, including temperature steps and lid settings.

Protocol AutoWriter

Guides users on using the tool to automatically generate PCR protocols based on experimental parameters.

Stand-Alone Operation

Experiment Setup

Details how to set up and run experiments directly on the C1000 thermal cycler without a computer.

Data Analysis Overview

Gene Expression Analysis

Gene Expression

Explains how to normalize relative differences in target concentration between samples using controls.

Experiment Settings window

Guides on managing targets, samples, reference genes, and control samples for analysis.

Gene Study

Explains how to create a study to compare gene expression data across multiple experiments using an inter-run calibrator.

Users and Preferences

User Preferences Window

Explains how to customize individual user settings for various software functions and tabs.

Resources

Troubleshooting

Offers solutions for common software and instrument communication problems, including manual installation.

BIO RAD CFX384 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBIO RAD
ModelCFX384
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

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