Endress+Hauser analytikjena qTOWER iris - Table of Contents

qTOWER iris Table of contents
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Table of contents
1 Notes on this operating manual........................................................................................................................... 5
2 Intended use......................................................................................................................................................... 6
3 Security ................................................................................................................................................................. 7
3.1 Safety labeling on the device ........................................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Requirements for the operating personnel..................................................................................................... 7
3.3 Safety instructions for transport and commissioning..................................................................................... 8
3.4 Safety instructions for operation ..................................................................................................................... 8
3.5 Safety instructions for maintenance and cleaning ......................................................................................... 9
3.6 Behavior during emergencies .......................................................................................................................... 9
4 Design and function.............................................................................................................................................. 10
4.1 Design, connections and control elements ..................................................................................................... 10
4.2 Function ............................................................................................................................................................ 12
4.2.1 Fluorescence spectrometer .............................................................................................................................. 12
4.2.2 PCR thermocycler.............................................................................................................................................. 13
4.2.3 Heated lid.......................................................................................................................................................... 13
4.2.4 Plastic ................................................................................................................................................................ 14
4.2.5 Software ............................................................................................................................................................ 14
4.3 Protective devices ............................................................................................................................................. 15
4.4 Type plate.......................................................................................................................................................... 15
5 Installation............................................................................................................................................................ 16
5.1 Installation location requirements................................................................................................................... 16
5.1.1 Spatial requirements ........................................................................................................................................ 16
5.1.2 Power supply..................................................................................................................................................... 16
5.2 Installation ........................................................................................................................................................ 17
6 Operation.............................................................................................................................................................. 19
6.1 Switching the device on and off....................................................................................................................... 19
6.2 Start real-time PCR........................................................................................................................................... 20
7 Error messages ..................................................................................................................................................... 22
8 Maintenance and care.......................................................................................................................................... 23
8.1 Cleaning............................................................................................................................................................. 23
8.1.1 Cleaning the housing........................................................................................................................................ 24
8.1.2 Cleaning the sample block ............................................................................................................................... 24
8.1.3 Disinfecting the device ..................................................................................................................................... 24
8.2 Replacing the fuses........................................................................................................................................... 25
9 Transport and storage.......................................................................................................................................... 26
9.1 Transport........................................................................................................................................................... 26
9.1.1 Inserting the transport lock.............................................................................................................................. 26
9.1.2 Return................................................................................................................................................................ 27
9.1.3 Moving the device in the laboratory................................................................................................................ 28
9.2 Storage .............................................................................................................................................................. 28