illumina MiniSeq User Manual

Starting a system check automatically closes the control software and launches the MiniSeq Service
Software. The service software launches and opens to the Load screen, which is configured to use the
advanced loading option.
Figure 29 Available System Checks
After loading consumables, the Select screen opens, which lists available system checks. Inactive
checkboxes on the Select screen indicate tests that require assistance from an Illumina field representative.
Perform a System Check
1 From the Manage Instrument screen, select System Check. When prompted to close the control
software, select Yes.
2 Add 40 ml deionized water to the wash cartridge.
The correct reservoir is equivalent to position #40 on the prefilled reagent cartridge.
Figure 30 Position for Wash Solution
A Wash solution
3 Load the consumables as follows:
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MiniSeq System Guide

illumina MiniSeq Specifications

General

Instrument Type	Benchtop Sequencer
Sequencing Technology	Sequencing by Synthesis (SBS)
Read Length	Up to 2 x 150 bp
Output	Up to 7.5 Gb
Run Time	4 - 24 hours
Data Quality	≥ 80% bases ≥ Q30
Maximum Reads	25 million
Sample Capacity	1
Applications	Targeted Gene Sequencing, Small Genome Sequencing, Amplicon Sequencing, Gene Expression Profiling
Power Requirements	100-240 V, 50-60 Hz
Operating Temperature	19°C to 25°C
Operating Humidity	Non-condensing, 20% to 80% RH