System Overview; Installation; Content Of Delivery; Installing The Thermal Cycler - Peqlab peqSTAR series Kurzanleitung

Short Manual peqSTAR thermal cyclers
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SYSTEM OVERVIEW

The peqSTAR thermal cyclers are the ideal PCR devices for all molecular biological and biochemical laboratories
working in the field of basic research or routine diagnostic. Eight or sixteen 250 °C HTR (High Temperature
Range) Peltier elements allow quick changes in temperature up to 5 °C/sec (max). The individual monitoring and
controlling of each of the eight Peltier elements equipped with 'Long Life Technology' ensure the tightest correlation
of target and actual temperature across the entire thermal plate leading to highest reproducibility of the results.
Each block is supplied with a lid heating to avoid condensation (except for InSitu blocks).
The peqSTAR thermal cycler is also equipped with a touch-sensitive, graphic colored TFT display of the newest
generation, allowing operation of the device by simply touching symbols and graphic elements on the screen. This
leads to easy and intuitive handling and programming of the device. Additionally a mouse can be connected via
USB. Further-more an Ethernet port is available to connect the device with the Microsoft Windows
network. It is therefore possible to use an external server for archiving programs and GLP reports which will be
available globally in the network (e.g. for other thermal cyclers).
It is also possible to control the thermal cycler by a PC integrated to the network or wireless ZigBee connection. The
provided software offers the same functions as the internal thermal cycler software, except for some system
settings. Transfer of data can be done by using commercially available USB memory sticks enabling a nearly
unlimited saving space for programs and GLP reports, which can be printed using a printer connected to the
thermal cycler via the network.
Notice: Notice: Notice: Notice: The USB ports support only standard cable mice and standard USB sticks.
The maximum acceptable length of the connecting cable of the port is 3 m!
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INSTALLATION

4.1

Content of delivery

1 Thermal cycler
1 Power cord
1 Short manual
(A detailed instruction manual in English or German is available for download on our website www.peqlab.com.)
1 CD PC-software 'peqSTAR Manager'
Please check delivery for completeness and transport damage upon arrival. If any transport damage is noticed,
contact your distributor or manufacturer immediately.
NOTICE: IF ANY DAMAGE OF THE DEVICE SHOULD BE FOUND DO NOT USE THE DEVICE!
4.2

Installing the thermal cycler

Check the packaging for any transport damage. Remove the packaging and place the thermal cycler onto a solid
surface. The device should not be exposed to direct sunlight. There should be enough space to make sure that the
ventilator grill on the front and back are not covered and sufficient ventilation is provided. There should be a
distance of at least 25 cm to the wall or the next device. Two thermal cyclers should not be placed back-to-back.
Room temperature between 4 °C und 25 °C is advised.
All original packaging should be stored in case a need arises to return the instrument to the supplier.
4.3

Operation of the thermal cycler

Before starting up the thermal cycler for the first time make sure that the voltage range of the device is suitable to
the electricity supply. Plug in the mains plug of the thermal cycler to the electricity supply. The outlet and the power
switch are located at the back of the device. The serial number is written onto a typed label at the bottom of the
device.
The device should only be used by authorized staff. To ensure this, a user administration with appointing rights for
single users is available in the device.
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