System Overview; Installation; Content Of Delivery; Installing The Thermal Cycler - VWR UNO Serie Bedienungsanleitung

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW

VWR thermal cyclers are the ideal PCR devices for all molecular biological and biochemical laboratories
working in the field of basic research or routine diagnostic. The 250 °C HTR (High Temperature Range)
Peltier technology allows quick changes in temperature up to 5 °C/sec (max). The individual monitoring and
controlling of each of the eight or 16 Peltier elements per block 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. To avoid condensation each block is equipped with a heated lid.
The VWR thermal cyclers are equipped with a touch-sensitive, graphic coloured 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 (reboot required). Furthermore an Ethernet port is available to connect the devices with
Microsoft Windows® or Linux networks. 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).
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.
Note: The USB ports support only standard cable mice and standard USB sticks.
The maximum acceptable connecting cable length of the port is 3 m!
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INSTALLATION

4.1

Content of delivery

1x Thermal cycler
1x Power cable
1x Short manual
(A detailed instruction manual in English or German is available for download on our website vwr.com)
1 CD PC software: VWR PCR Cycler Master software
Please check delivery for completeness and transport damage upon arrival. If any transport damage is
noticed, contact your distributor or manufacturer immediately.
NOTICE: IF THERE IS ANY DAMAGE TO THE DEVICE DO NOT USE!
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 ventilation grills on the front and back are not covered and sufficient ventilation is provided. The
accessibility of the power switch must not be hindered. There should be a distance of at least 25 cm (10 inch)
to the wall or the next device. Two thermal cyclers should not be placed back-to-back or back to front. Room
temperature between 4 °C / 39 ºF and 25 °C / 77ºF is advised.
All original packaging should be stored in case a need arises to return the instrument to the supplier.
4.3

Operating 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 authorised staff. To ensure this, a user administration option with
appointing rights for single users is available in the device.
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