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5 Description of menus
VALID . .
These programs can be used to test the device. The measurements can be documented by
connecting a printer to the device.
The "Validate" and "Calibrate" menus require the temperature-validation system
(order no.: 5331 222.005). This system consists of a special temperature sensor and a personal
card with the corresponding software.
For more detailed information on operating the "Validate" and "Calibrate" programs, see the
operating manual for the temperature-validation system.
Test: This program can be used to monitor the thermal and electrical functions of the
built-in heating and cooling elements (see Sec. 12.2).
Validate: To check the device temperature with the aid of a temperature-measuring device.
This measuring device forms part of the temperature-validation system and is
connected via the serial interface of the Mastercycler.
Calibrate: To align the device temperature with the aid of a temperature-measuring device.
This measuring device forms part of the temperature-validation system and is
connected via the serial interface of the Mastercycler.