BIO RAD QX200 User Manual

QX200
™
Droplet Reader, IVD and
QuantaSoft
™
Software
Instruction Manual
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Manual revision: B Software revision: 1.7

BIO RAD QX200 Specifications

General

Brand	BIO RAD
Model	QX200
Category	Laboratory Equipment
Language	English

Summary

Preface

Safety and Regulatory Compliance

Details safety standards, CE/CSA marks, and disposal directives for the instrument.

Instrument Safety Warnings

Highlights critical safety precautions and potential hazards associated with instrument use.

QX200™ Droplet Digital™ PCR System, IVD

Introduction to the System

System Components Overview

Lists and describes the main instruments, software, and consumables included.

Droplet Digital PCR Workflow

Step-by-step guide for executing the ddPCR process.

Using the QX200™ Droplet Reader, IVD

Powering On and Status Indicators

Loading the PCR Plate

Running and Completing a Read

Procedures for starting a droplet reading run and completing the process.

Using QuantaSoft™ Software

Software Setup and Experiment Definition

Well Editor for Sample Configuration

Initiating and Monitoring Runs

Starting an instrument run from the software and tracking its progress.

Data Analysis Interface Overview

Navigating the software's analysis tools and understanding the data display.

Specifications and Maintenance

Instrument Specifications

General Maintenance Procedures

Routine cleaning, decontamination, and inspection guidelines for instrument upkeep.

Replacing Droplet Reader Oil and Waste

Maintenance Routines via Software