BIO RAD PTC-200 - Switching between the Runtime Screen and the Main Menu; Reading the Protocol Completion Screen

DNA Engine Operations Manual
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Switching Between the Runtime Screen and the Main Menu
Press «Block» to toggle between the runtime display and the Main Menu. This allows
you to edit a stored program, enter a new one, print a program, run another protocol
on a dual-block Alpha unit or networked DNA Engine cycler, or use the file utilities,
while the protocol runs.
Reading the Protocol Completion Screen
When the protocol run finishes, a long beep sounds, and a notification screen is displayed:
Certain error messages may also be displayed in this screen (see chapter 11). Press
«Proceed» to return to the Main Menu.
Printing a Log for a Running Protocol
If the DNA Engine cycler is connected to a printer, you can print a log for the run that
includes:
• The DNA Engine cycler’s serial number and software version
• The protocol’s name
• The temperature control method for the protocol
• A list of the protocol’s steps
• The runtime thermal data
To print a runtime protocol log, first ensure that a printer is connected to the machine.
See “Printing a Program,” chapter 8, for information about compatible printers.
Follow the instructions under “Choosing a Printer Port,” chapter 8, to prepare the
DNA Engine cycler to communicate with your printer.
As long as a printer is connected to the machine, the following screen will appear
whenever a protocol is run:
Run: 2-STEP
PROGRAM COMPLETE
Tot al time: 50:31
Run: 2-STEP
Printer output?
_ Yes No