Thermo Scientific QuantStudio 1 - CHAPTER 2 General Procedures to Operate the Instrument; Precautions for Use

General procedures
to operate the instrument
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Precautions for use ................................................... 20
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Power on the instrument .............................................. 21
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Power o the instrument .............................................. 21
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Sign in .............................................................. 21
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Sign out ............................................................. 21
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Load and unload a plate in the QuantStudio
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1 Real-Time PCR Instrument .. 22
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Transfer, view, or manage les and results ............................... 23
Precautions for use
CAUTION! PHYSICAL INJURY HAZARD. Do not remove the instrument
cover. There are no components inside the instrument that you can safely
service yourself. If you suspect a problem, contact technical support.
CAUTION! FIRE HAZARD. For continued protection against the risk of re,
replace fuses only with listed and certied fuses of the same type and rating as
those currently in the instrument.
CAUTION! PHYSICAL INJURY HAZARD. During instrument operation, the
sample block temperature can reach 100°C. Allow it to cool to room
temperature before handling.
CAUTION! Before using a cleaning or decontamination method other than
those recommended by Thermo Fisher Scientic, conrm with Thermo Fisher
Scientic that the proposed method will not damage the instrument.
CAUTION! Use at caps for tubes. Rounded caps can damage the heated cover.
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1 Real-Time PCR System Installation, Use, and Maintenance Guide