Document Outline

• 1 Operating instructions
  • 1.1 Using this manual
  • 1.2 Danger symbols and danger levels
    • 1.2.1 Danger symbols
    • 1.2.2 Danger levels
  • 1.3 Symbols used
  • 1.4 Abbreviations used
  • 1.5 Glossary
• 2 Product description
  • 2.1 Main illustration
    • 2.1.1 Master variants
    • 2.1.2 Master variants with thermoblock (64+32 wells)
    • 2.1.3 Master variant with flat thermoblock
    • 2.1.4 Eco variants
    • 2.1.5 Terminal block
    • 2.1.6 Control panel
    • 2.1.7 Number pad
    • 2.1.8 Status lamp
  • 2.2 Delivery package
  • 2.3 Features
    • 2.3.1 Features of the Mastercycler nexus
    • 2.3.2 Control panel and ports
    • 2.3.3 Consumable
    • 2.3.4 Networking
    • 2.3.5 Service
• 3 Safety
  • 3.1 Intended use
  • 3.2 User profile
  • 3.3 Information on product liability
  • 3.4 Warnings for intended use
  • 3.5 Warning signs on the device
• 4 Installation
  • 4.1 Selecting the location
  • 4.2 Installing the instrument
    • 4.2.1 Connecting the device to the power supply
    • 4.2.2 Attaching devices to each other
    • 4.2.3 Separating devices
    • 4.2.4 Using the USB ports
    • 4.2.5 Connecting the eco device
  • 4.3 Shut down
• 5 Operation
  • 5.1 Initial steps
    • 5.1.1 Using the flexlid heated lid
  • 5.2 Starting the Mastercycler nexus
    • 5.2.1 Defining the administrator PIN
    • 5.2.2 Other steps
  • 5.3 Logging in and out as a user
    • 5.3.1 Logging in as a user
    • 5.3.2 Changing users
    • 5.3.3 Logging out as a user
  • 5.4 Overview of software operation
    • 5.4.1 Navigation tree overview
    • 5.4.2 Navigating in the navigation tree
    • 5.4.3 Using external storage media
    • 5.4.4 Selecting export file formats
  • 5.5 Managing folders and programs
    • 5.5.1 Creating folders and programs
    • 5.5.2 Copying folders and programs
    • 5.5.3 Deleting folders and programs
  • 5.6 Using the schedule
    • 5.6.1 Editing a schedule entry
    • 5.6.2 Displaying the schedule
  • 5.7 Using the power save mode
• 6 Programming
  • 6.1 Overview of the program editor
    • 6.1.1 Opening the program editor
    • 6.1.2 Structure of the program editor
  • 6.2 Making general settings
    • 6.2.1 Opening the header
    • 6.2.2 Editing header settings
  • 6.3 Editing programs
    • 6.3.1 Inserting a program step
    • 6.3.2 Editing parameters
    • 6.3.3 Create gradient step
    • 6.3.4 Deleting program steps
    • 6.3.5 Exporting a program as a PDF or text file
    • 6.3.6 Saving a program and exiting the editor
  • 6.4 Program templates
• 7 PCR run
  • 7.1 Loading the thermoblock
    • 7.1.1 Selecting the sample tubes
    • 7.1.2 Inserting the sample tubes
  • 7.2 Starting a program
    • 7.2.1 Status view
    • 7.2.2 Common status view for devices with a thermoblock with 64+32 wells
  • 7.3 Interrupting or stopping a program
    • 7.3.1 Interrupting a program
    • 7.3.2 Resuming a program
    • 7.3.3 Stopping a program
  • 7.4 Displaying the most recently run programs
• 8 System management
  • 8.1 Administrator functions
  • 8.2 Managing user accounts
    • 8.2.1 Creating a user account
    • 8.2.2 Editing a user account
    • 8.2.3 Deleting a user account
    • 8.2.4 Changing the administrator PIN
  • 8.3 System settings
  • 8.4 Cycler functions
    • 8.4.1 Cycler system functions
    • 8.4.2 Self-test
  • 8.5 Managing and backing up data
    • 8.5.1 Backing up data
    • 8.5.2 Exporting and importing programs
  • 8.6 Transferring programs from an older Mastercycler model
  • 8.7 Network connection
    • 8.7.1 Setting up a network connection
    • 8.7.2 Setting up e-mail notifications
    • 8.7.3 Setting up syslog messages
• 9 Quick start
  • 9.1 Login
  • 9.2 Creating folders and programs
  • 9.3 Copying folders and programs
  • 9.4 Deleting folders and programs
  • 9.5 Editing programs
  • 9.6 Stopping and starting programs
• 10 Maintenance
  • 10.1 Cleaning
    • 10.1.1 Cleaning the housing
    • 10.1.2 Cleaning the heated lid and the thermoblock
  • 10.2 Disinfection/decontamination
  • 10.3 Decontamination before shipment
• 11 Troubleshooting
  • 11.1 General errors
• 12 Transport, storage and disposal
  • 12.1 Packing
  • 12.2 Disposal
• 13 Technical data
  • 13.1 Power supply
  • 13.2 Weight/dimensions
  • 13.3 Ambient conditions
  • 13.4 Application parameters
• 14 Ordering Information
  • 14.1 Mastercycler nexus
    • 14.1.1 Master variants
    • 14.1.2 Eco variants
  • 14.2 Accessories
  • 14.3 Consumables
  • 14.4 Recommended auxiliary materials