Biometra TRIO Basic Information
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1 Basic Information
1.1 User manual notes
The Biometra TRIO is intended for operation by qualified specialist personnel observing
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 Bi-
ometra TRIO and provides personnel familiar with PCR technology with the necessary
know-how for the safe handling of the equipment and its components. The operating
manual further includes notes on the maintenance and service of the device and poten-
tial 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. 99).
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 combined
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 bolt.
The operating manual uses the following symbols and signal words to indicate hazards
or instructions. The safety instructions are always placed before an action.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which might cause
fatal or very serious inju-
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which might cause light or minor injuries.
NOTICE
Provides indications of potential material and environmental damage.
Conventions
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