Biometra TRIO Basic Information
Version 03_19 9
1 Basic Information
1.1 User manual notes
The Biometra TRIO is intended for operation by qualified specialist personnel observ-
ing this operating manual.
For the Biometra TRIO, there are 3 different models available. In the text below these
devices are collectively called Biometra TRIO. Differences are explained in the corre-
sponding sections.
The operating manual contains information about the design and operation of the
Biometra TRIO and provides personnel familiar with PCR technology with the neces-
sary know-how for the safe handling of the equipment and its components. The oper-
ating manual further includes notes on the maintenance and service of the device and
potential causes and remedies of any faults.
These operating instructions apply to all Biometra TRIO as of software version ME
1.70 - RE 1.46 (see "Cycler Info" p. 93).
Furthermore, sometimes the terms protocol and program are used synonymously,
these are one or more programmed temperature steps with different or the same
holding times and cycles.
Instructions for actions which occur in chronological order are numbered and com-
bined in action units.
Safety instructions are indicated by pictographs and signal words. The type and source
of the danger are stated together with notes on preventing the danger.
The elements of the control and analysis program are indicated as follows:
Program terms are identified with SMALL CAPS (e.g., Menu FILE).
Buttons are shown by square brackets (e.g., [OK] button)
Menu items are separated by arrows (e.g., FILE OPEN).
The operating manual uses the following symbols and signal words to indicate hazards
or instructions. The safety instructions are always placed before an action.
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