BIO RAD MyCycler - Table of Contents

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Section 1 Introduction 1
1.1 Overview 1
1.2 Features 2
1.3 System Setup 2
1.3.1 Unpacking 2
1.3.2 Fuse Installation and Power Cable Connection 3
1.3.3 USB Cable Connection 4
1.3.4 Powering Up and Shutting Down 4
1.3.5 Standby Mode 4
1.4 Recommended Tubes and Plates 5
1.5 MyCycler Keypad 5
1.6 What's in this Manual 8
Section 2 Quick Guide for Running the MyCycler 9
Section 3 The Home Screen 10
3.1 Soft Key Functions for the Home Screen 10
Section 4 Thermal Cycling Protocols 11
4.1 Overview 11
4.2 The Protocol Library Screen 11
4.2.1 My Protocols 11
4.2.2 Bio-Rad Protocols 11
4.2.3 Protocol Options 12
4.2.4 Soft Key Functions for the Protocol Library 12
4.3 Protocol Parameters 13
4.3.1 Basic Programming Options 13
4.3.2 Advanced Programming Options 13
4.3.2.1 Increment/Decrement Temperature 13
4.3.2.2 Increment/Decrement Time 14
4.3.2.3 Temperature Gradient 14
4.4 Graphical Representation 14
4.5 Viewing Protocols 16
4.5.1 Soft Key Functions for the View Screen 16
Section 5 Creating and Editing Protocols 17
5.1 Specifying Time Values 17
5.2 Specifying Temperature Values 17
5.3 Specifying Cycle Repeats 17
5.4 Creating and Editing Protocols: Advanced Options 18
5.4.1 Temperature and Dwell Time Options (F3-Option) 18
5.4.2 Temperature Gradient 19
5.4.3 20
5.4.4 Changing the Number of Cycles or Steps (F4-Add/Del) 21
5.5 Soft Key Functions for the Edit Screen 21
5.6 Completing Protocols 21
5.7 Naming a Protocol 22
Section 6 Running Protocols 23
6.1 How to Run a Protocol 23