qTOWER iris Design and function
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Software installed on the inte-
grated tablet
The software installed on the integrated tablet offers the following functions:
¡ Device control and monitoring
¡ Design of real-time PCR experiments and their evaluation
¡ Monitoring the measurement
¡ Calculating the Ct value
¡ Storage of methods (templates) and measuring results (projects)
¡ Results export to MS EXCEL or as CSV file
¡ Results export to extended programs for the analysis of real-time PCR data (e.g.
GenEx, qBASE)
¡ Data transfer to the desktop PC software via USB stick
A detailed description of the software can be found in the software manual.
4.3 Protective devices
The device is equipped with protective devices. The protective devices ensure safe oper-
ation of the device and must not be bypassed. The following table lists the available pro-
tective devices and their functions.
Protective device Function
Housing Enclosure of the electrical and optical components.
Enclosure of surfaces that become hot during measure-
ment.
Locking pins Locking of the lid opening while a measurement is un-
derway.
Stray light detection Termination of the heating process in case of stray light
detection due to opening of the lid.
4.4 Type plate
The type plate is located on the rear of the device. It provides the following information
shown in the figure:
¡ Manufacturer and address
¡ Protection class of the housing
¡ Safety symbols (Caution: Observe the accompanying documents!
¡ Device number
¡ Year of manufacture
¡ Disposal instructions (Do not dispose of as domestic waste!)
¡ Conformity and test sign
¡ Electrical connection data
¡ Serial number
¡ Order number
¡ Device type and model
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