Status
Icon
Status
Name
Description
Warning A warning has occurred.
Warnings do not stop a run or require action before proceeding.
Error An error has occurred.
Errors require action before proceeding with the run.
Service
Needed
A notification requiring attention has occurred. Refer to the message for additional
information.
When a change in condition occurs, the icon blinks to alert you. Select the icon to view a description of
the condition. Select Acknowledge to accept the message and Close to close the dialog box.
NOTE
Acknowledging a message resets the icon, and the message is grayed out. The message is still
visible to the user if they select the icon, but disappears once NCS is restarted.
Power Button
The power button on the front of the NextSeq 550Dx turns on power to the instrument and instrument
computer. The power button performs the following actions depending on the state of instrument power.
By default, the NextSeq 550Dx boots into diagnostic mode.
For information on shutting down the instrument, see
Shut Down the Instrument
on page 41.
Power State Action
Instrument power is off Briefly press the button to turn on the power.
Instrument power is on Briefly press the button to turn off the power. A dialog box appears on the screen to
confirm a normal instrument shutdown.
Instrument power is on Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds to cause a hard shutdown of the
instrument and instrument computer.
Use this method to turn off the instrument only if the instrument is unresponsive.
NOTE
Turning off the instrument during a sequencing run ends the run immediately. Ending a run is final. Run
consumables cannot be reused and sequencing data from the run is not saved.
Reusable BeadChip Adapter Overview
The reusable BeadChip adapter holds the BeadChip during scanning. The BeadChip is secured in the
recessed shelf of the adapter with the retention clip. Then, the BeadChip adapter is loaded onto the
stage in the imaging compartment.
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For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
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NextSeq 550Dx Research Mode Instrument Reference Guide
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