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APPENDIX B Connect the instrument to a network .......................... 193
Connect the computer to the instrument directly or to a LAN ....................... 193
Connect the instrument to a wired network ....................................... 194
Connect the instrument to a wireless network .................................... 195
Instrument and computer connections ........................................... 196
Download and install the desktop software ....................................... 197
Computer requirements for the desktop software ............................. 197
Download the desktop software ............................................ 197
Install the desktop software ................................................ 198
Networking ................................................................... 198
Supported options for instrument and computer connections .................. 198
Control and monitor networked instruments .................................. 200
Networking guidelines and best practices ................................... 200
Firewall ports that must be open ............................................ 200
Ethernet port overview .................................................... 201
Third-party software ...................................................... 201
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APPENDIX C Detailed procedures for preparation of a TaqMan
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Array Card ........................................................................ 202
Guidelines for preparation of a card ............................................. 202
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Array Card diagram .................................................. 203
Load the PCR reaction mix ..................................................... 204
Centrifuge the card ............................................................ 204
Seal the card ................................................................. 206
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APPENDIX D Parts and materials .............................................. 209
Kits, consumables, accessories, and reagents .................................... 209
96-well 0.2 mL consumables ................................................... 209
96-well 0.1 mL consumables ................................................... 210
384-well consumables ......................................................... 210
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Array Card consumables .............................................. 211
Accessories ................................................................. 212
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APPENDIX E Safety .............................................................. 213
Symbols on this instrument .................................................... 213
Standard safety symbols .................................................. 214
Additional safety symbols ................................................. 215
Location of safety labels .................................................. 215
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6 Pro Real-Time PCR System and QuantStudio
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7 Pro Real-Time PCR System User Guide