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Qiagen QIAcube Connect User Manual

Qiagen QIAcube Connect
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September 2019
QIAcube
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Qiagen QIAcube Connect Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandQiagen
ModelQIAcube Connect
CategoryLaboratory Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

2 Safety Information

2.1 Proper use

Details on correct operation to prevent personal injury and material damage.

2.2 Electrical safety

Guidelines for safe handling of electrical components and preventing shock hazards.

2.4 Biological safety

Safety procedures for handling infectious biological materials.

2.5 Chemicals

Precautions for using hazardous chemicals and handling waste.

2.7 Mechanical hazards

Warnings and precautions related to moving parts and mechanical components.

4 Installation Procedures

4.1 Installation environment

Requirements for the site where the QIAcube Connect will be installed.

4.1.2 Power requirements

Electrical specifications and power connection details.

4.4 Installing the QIAcube Connect

Key actions required before operating the QIAcube Connect.

4.4.5 Powering ON the QIAcube Connect

Procedure for turning on the instrument and initial checks.

4.5 Configuration of the QIAcube Connect

Initial settings and configuration of the instrument.

4.5.6 Updating software

Steps to update the instrument's software.

4.5.7 Network configuration and Q-Base connection

Setting up LAN or Wi-Fi connections and Q-Base integration.

4.6 Packing the QIAcube Connect

Detailed instructions for safely packing the instrument for transport.

5 Operating Procedures

5.1 QIAcube Connect software

Overview of the touchscreen interface and general functions.

5.2 Switching on the instrument and logging in

Procedure for powering on the instrument and logging into the system.

5.3 Setting up a protocol run

Step-by-step guide for configuring a protocol for sample processing.

5.3.1 Select kit screen

How to select the appropriate kit for the protocol.

5.3.4 Define parameters screen

Adjusting protocol-specific parameters for the run.

5.3.6 Loading buffer bottles

Instructions for loading buffer bottles onto the worktable.

5.3.7 Loading tips and enzymes

Guidance on placing tips and enzymes in their correct positions.

5.3.8 Loading the centrifuge

Steps for preparing and loading the centrifuge rotor adapters.

5.3.9 Loading the shaker

Instructions for loading tubes and samples onto the shaker.

5.4 Starting the protocol run

Procedure for initiating the sample processing run.

5.6 Stopping a protocol run

How to safely stop a running protocol in case of emergency.

6 Maintenance Procedures

6.3 Regular maintenance procedure

Steps for routine maintenance after each protocol run.

6.4 Daily maintenance procedure

Procedure for daily cleaning and checks after the last run.

6.5 Monthly maintenance procedure

Tasks for performing monthly instrument maintenance.

6.6.1 Cleaning the robotic arm modules

How to clean the robotic arm components.

6.6.2 Cleaning the centrifuge

Detailed steps for cleaning the centrifuge and its parts.

6.6.4 Tightness test

Procedure to test and ensure tip adapter tightness.

6.6.5 O-Ring exchange

Steps for replacing the O-Ring on the tip adapter.

6.6.6 UV decontamination

Procedure for performing UV decontamination of the worktable.

6.7 Decontaminating the QIAcube Connect

Overall decontamination process for infectious materials or shipping.

7 Troubleshooting

7.2 Contacting QIAGEN Technical Services

Information needed when contacting technical support for issues.

7.3 Operation

Common operational comments and suggestions for troubleshooting.

7.3.2 Centrifuge

Specific troubleshooting for centrifuge lid opening during power failure.

11 Appendix C – Consignes de sécurité

11.2 Sécurité électrique

Electrical safety precautions for the instrument.

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