Biometra TRIO Quick Reference Guide EN 02_19
Use the cursor keys at the top of the screen to switch between program steps. The
number of the currently activated step is displayed.
Touch the input box “TEMPERATURE” and enter a temperature (°C).
Touch the input box “HOLDTIME” and enter the time (H:MM:SS). To program a pause
step press the button .
To program loop touch the input box “GOTO” and enter the step number the pro-
gram shall go back to. Then touch the input box “CYCLES” and enter how often the
loop will be repeated.
To reduce or increase the annealing temperature from step to step within a loop
press the button. ∆T and set a negative or positive temperature increment.
To increase or reduce the incubation time from step to step in a loop press the but-
ton ∆t and set a time increment.
To adjust the ramping rate press the button ∆R and enter any value between 0.1 °C
and max.
To define a Temperature Optimisation Step press button [TOS]. Enter the primer
annealing temperature and define the temperature increment. The temperature for
each sample block is displayed. Press the button to confirm the settings.
To confirm all settings press the button in the edit step screen. The software
leaves the edit step screen and shows the graphical or spreadsheet view.
To insert a step select a program step in the programming screen and press
[INSERT]. The edit step screen opens. Enter the desired parameters and confirm the
settings by pressing the button .
To delete a step select a program step and press [DELETE]. In the security query
confirm to delete the step by pressing the button .
When the parameters for all steps are entered confirm the settings by pressing the
button [DONE] in the programming screen. The software opens the screen to copy
and save programs. Please note that the program is not saved yet. To save the pro-
gram select a user directory and a storage place, then press the button [SAVE].