Techne TC-3000X - Manual (Page 25)

0.5ML TUBES
The heated lid mechanism of the TC-3000 with the 0.5ml block is optimised for flat top tubes; it is not
suitable for use with domed cap tubes. In order to fit the maximum number of tubes in the block, they
need to be placed so that all the hinges are in the same relative orientation. An example is illustrated
below.
PLATES AND SEALS
The 48 x 0.2ml block of the TC-3000X will accept 48-well plates as well as individual and strip 0.2ml
tubes. To avoid the possibility of sample evaporation Bibby Scientific Ltd recommends that plates are
sealed with appropriate caps or heat seals. We do not recommend the use of adhesive seals, but if their
use is unavoidable then the supplied silicone rubber mat should be placed on top of the sealing film to
ensure good thermal contact with the heated lid.
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Place the tubes in the block in the same
orientation in order to achieve the maximum
capacity.
Always make sure the pressure on the heated
lid is balanced by spreading the tubes across
the block or inserting some dummy tubes if
necessary.
When you switch on the unit a screen similar
to the one shown here will appear briefly. This
indicates the software version and block type
installed in the unit.
When the initial screen has disappeared the
screen shown here will automatically appear.
There are three options:
1. 'Programs' for creating and running
programs;
2. 'Information' for obtaining information
about the unit e.g. serial number;
3. 'Configuration' for setting up program
defaults and settings.
Each of these is explained in detail in the
following sections.
TC-3000
Version x.xx
Block 25x0.2ml
Programs [0]
Information
Configuration
[ , to select ]
SWITCHING ON