About the instrument
Overview of the instrument
The instrument draws the PCR master mix and sample across the surface of an OpenArray
™
Plate.
The PCR master mix and sample do not need to be dispensed in specific volumes because the
through-holes of the OpenArray
™
Plate are self-metering. The PCR master mix and sample also do not
need to be specifically dispensed into the through-holes because the through-holes draw the liquid in
by capillary action.
No bubbles are trapped during the dispensing process because there are no closed wells.
For more information about OpenArray
™
technology, go to thermofisher.com/openarray.
For a description of the software, see “Overview of the software” on page 10.
Figure 1 Parts of the instrument
1
Enclosure door
2
instrument deck (see Figure 2 on page 9)
3
Emergency stop button
Chapter 1 Product information
About the instrument
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8
QuantStudio
™
12K Flex OpenArray
™
AccuFill
™
System User Guide