Contents
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CHAPTER 1 Product information ....................................... 6
Product description ............................................................. 6
Workflow ...................................................................... 7
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CHAPTER 2 Prepare the samples and the instrument ................ 9
Prepare the samples ............................................................ 9
Sample preparation guidelines ............................................... 9
Plate layout and loading guidelines .......................................... 11
Prepare the instrument ......................................................... 11
Power on the instrument ................................................... 11
Check the consumables status .............................................. 11
Load the CBC, the sample plate, and the cartridge ............................. 12
Prepare and load the plate or tubes .............................................. 14
Prepare the plate .......................................................... 14
Prepare the tubes .......................................................... 14
Load the plate or the tube assembly .......................................... 15
Unload the plate or the tube assembly ........................................ 15
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CHAPTER 3 Set up a plate using default settings (Plate
Manager) .................................................................. 16
Access the Plate Manager ....................................................... 16
Create or open a plate setup PSM file ............................................. 17
Enter plate properties .......................................................... 17
Assign wells: Sample and run information ........................................ 18
Save a plate setup in the Plate Manager ........................................... 20
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CHAPTER 4 Set up a plate using default settings (instrument) .... 22
Sign in ........................................................................ 22
(Optional)
Set up for auto export of sample data files (AB1 and FSA) .................. 23
Create or import a plate setup ................................................... 24
Export or delete a plate setup (PSM file) ...................................... 24
Enter plate properties .......................................................... 25
Assign wells: run module, size standard, dye set, and kit ............................ 26
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