Environmental Express AutoBlock III - Manual (Page 19)

RUN TAB
The RUN TAB determines what methods will be selected and to what racks/columns they will be run.
Run Tab
Rack A / Rack B / Rack C
After determining which rack(s) are going to be used, select the method you want to run.
Some methods have been pre-programmed. Reference Program tab in the manual for adding/editing
methods
Load racks onto the lift arms in the down position
NOTE:
For proper airflow, all racks should be filled with empty cups. No need to run reagents in those columns.
Each column must contain 6 cups. Polypropylene cups can only be used to 130
0 C
Selecting Methods
A default program will appear in all three racks. Select method to be used from the pull down menu.
When selecting a method start with Rack A. then proceed to Rack B then Rack C.
Protocol for running different methods at the same time
The same temperature and the same reagents must be used for each method.
This will allow you to run 1, 2 or 3 different methods at once.
Activating Selecting Columns
If running all three racks, select column 9
If running racks A & B, select column 6
If running Rack A only, select column 3
-A pop up message will appear: “COLUMNS X-X ARE ACTIVE.” Press Continue button.
the active column indicator will turn green
Deactivating Selecting Columns
Select the column to deactivate
The de-active column indicator will turn black
Run Methods
Press the RUN METHODS button to begin.
The AutoBlock software will check for syntax errors in methods before starting
-A pop up message will appear: “CONTINUE WITH METHOD?”, Press Continue or Cancel button.
Cancel
A pop up message will appear: “METHODS CANCELED?”, Press Continue button
You have canceled the command & return to the run tab
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