Techne TC-3000X - Manual (Page 28)

PROGRAMMING THE TC-3000 & TC-3000X
The table below illustrates the symbols which appear on the LCD display and the relevant keypad button
to which they refer.
In the prompt line is equivalent to the "End" key.
On a program line means the program is locked;
it can be copied and then edited but not edited directly.
Up arrow
Down arrow
Enter
Pause
The following terms are used when programming the thermal cyclers:
Stage A 'Stage' is the name given to the main repeated part of a program containing the 'Steps' to be
repeated. A program can contain a maximum of 25 stages although typically only one or two
are used.
Cycle A 'Cycle' is the number of repetitions of a 'Stage'
Step A 'Step' is a user defined program line containing a temperature, a hold time and ramp rate.
Typically three steps are created within one 'Stage'.
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To enter the programming section of the
software, highlight 'Programs' using the
"Up Arrow" or "Down Arrow" keys
Press "Enter"
This screen lists all the programs saved on the
unit. Use the "Up Arrow" and "Down Arrow"
keys to scroll through the list.
The number next to the program name is the
unique "Speed dial" number allocated to the
program for rapid retrieval (see below).
Programs [0]
Information
Configuration
[ , to select ]
* * New Program * * [ ]
2 STEP TEMPLATE 501
3 STEP TEMPLATE 502
[ , to select ]