BIO RAD CFX96 User Manual

CFX96 and CFX384 Systems Manual
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2 Introduction to CFX Manager
Software
Read this chapter for information about getting started with CFX Manager software.
• Main software window (below)
• Startup Wizard (page 15)
• Detected Instruments pane (page 16)
• Instrument Properties window (page 18)
• Software files (page 20)
• Tips and tricks (page 20)
Main Software Window
For instructions about running the system, refer to one of the CFX Manager software quick
guides that ships with the system:
• Installation quick guide
• Protocol quick guide
• Plate quick guide
• Data Analysis quick guide
• Gene Expression Analysis quick guide
TIP: See the software Help for more guides about running experiments.
Get started in the main software window by using these features (Figure 13):
• Status bar. View the current software and instrument status (page 12)
•Menu bar. Select software commands (page 12), such as creating or opening files
• Toolbar buttons. Click these buttons (page 14) to open software files, the Startup
Wizard (page 18), the Experiment Setup window (page 21)
• Detected Instruments pane. View a list of attached instruments (page 15)

BIO RAD CFX96 Specifications

General

Temperature Uniformity	±0.4 °C
Software	CFX Maestro Software
Detection Method	Real-time PCR (qPCR)
Sample Capacity	96-well plate
Excitation Source	LED
Ramp Rate	Up to 5°C/sec
Heating Rate	5°C/sec
Sensitivity	Single copy detection
Power Requirements	100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Temperature Range	0–100 °C