Document Outline

• 1 Operating instructions
  • 1.1 Using this manual
  • 1.2 Danger symbols and danger levels
  • 1.3 Symbols used
  • 1.4 Abbreviations used
• 2 Product description
  • 2.1 Main illustration
  • 2.2 Delivery package
    • 2.2.1 Mastercycler pro and Mastercycler pro S
    • 2.2.2 Mastercycler pro 384
  • 2.3 Features
    • 2.3.1 Features of the Mastercycler pro variants
    • 2.3.2 Networking
• 3 Safety
  • 3.1 Intended use
  • 3.2 User profile
  • 3.3 Note on product liability
  • 3.4 Warnings for intended use
  • 3.5 Warning signs on the device
• 4 Installation
  • 4.1 Unpacking the device
  • 4.2 Selecting the location
    • 4.2.1 Space requirements and bearing capacity
    • 4.2.2 Mains connection
  • 4.3 Installing the instrument
    • 4.3.1 Operating a Mastercycler pro via a control panel
    • 4.3.2 Operating multiple Mastercycler pro via a control panel ("mini-satellite" system)
    • 4.3.3 Connecting Mastercycler pro to an existing Mastercycler ep
    • 4.3.4 Using the USB ports
    • 4.3.5 Connecting the printer
    • 4.3.6 Connecting the mouse
  • 4.4 Shut down
• 5 Operation
  • 5.1 Initial steps
    • 5.1.1 Using the
    • 5.1.2 Control panel keys
  • 5.2 Initial start-up of the Mastercycler pro
    • 5.2.1 Defining the administrator PIN
    • 5.2.2 Other steps
  • 5.3 User login and logout
    • 5.3.1 Logging in as a user
    • 5.3.2 Changing the user
    • 5.3.3 Logging out as a user
  • 5.4 Overview of operation with the control panel
    • 5.4.1 Navigation tree overview
    • 5.4.2 Using 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
• 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 Defining 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 Deleting individual program steps
    • 6.3.4 Deleting all program steps
    • 6.3.5 Exporting a program listing
    • 6.3.6 Saving a program and exiting the editor
• 7 PCR run
  • 7.1 Preparation
    • 7.1.1 Selecting the sample tubes
    • 7.1.2 Loading the thermoblock
    • 7.1.3 Sample volume
  • 7.2 Starting the program
    • 7.2.1 Status view
  • 7.3 Interrupting or stopping the program
    • 7.3.1 Interrupting the program
    • 7.3.2 Continuing the program
    • 7.3.3 Stopping the program
  • 7.4 Using protocols
  • 7.5 Shutting down and switching off the device
• 8 System management
  • 8.1 Administrator functions
  • 8.2 Managing user accounts
    • 8.2.1 Creating user accounts
    • 8.2.2 Editing user accounts
    • 8.2.3 Deleting user accounts
    • 8.2.4 Changing the 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 Performing a control panel software update
    • 8.6.1 Performing an automatic software update
    • 8.6.2 Performing a manual software update
  • 8.7 Transferring programs from the Mastercycler 533x
• 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
  • 9.7 Switching off the device
• 10 Maintenance
  • 10.1 Cleaning
    • 10.1.1 Cleaning the housing
    • 10.1.2 Cleaning the heated lid
  • 10.2 Disinfection/decontamination
  • 10.3 Decontamination before shipment
• 11 Troubleshooting
  • 11.1 General errors
  • 11.2 Error messages
• 12 Transport, storage and disposal
  • 12.1 Packing
  • 12.2 Transport
  • 12.3 Disposal
• 13 Technical data
  • 13.1 Power supply
  • 13.2 Weight/dimensions
  • 13.3 Ambient conditions
  • 13.4 Application parameters
  • 13.5 Control panel
• 14 Ordering Information
  • 14.1 Mastercycler pro
  • 14.2 Accessories
  • 14.3 Consumables
  • 14.4 Recommended auxiliary materials