Bio-Rad Experion DNA Analysis Kits - Manual (Page 31)

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Operational Qualification
Experion Electrophoresis Station – Serial Number______
Table IX: Hardware OQ Test
Item Description Performed by/date
1
Boot up software. Select Perform Hardware OQ through the
Validation menu.
2
All System Validation tests must be selected and executed. If a
failure of any test results, repeat tests. If failure occurs a second time,
call Bio-Rad Technical Support.*
3
Select Next, then follow directions to run Focus Diagnostics test.
The screen will guide the operator through each step. Check the box
when action is complete to toggle to next step. If a failure is reported,
repeat test. If continued failure occurs, call Bio-Rad Technical
Support.
4
Select Next, then follow directions to run Conductivity Diagnostics
test. Check each box when action has been completed to toggle to
the next step. If a failure is reported, repeat test. If continued failure
occurs, call Bio-Rad Technical Support.
5
Select Next, then follow directions to run Current Diagnostics test.
If a failure is reported, repeat test. If continued failure occurs, call Bio-
Rad Technical Support.
6
Select Next to view details. Select Print to print the report on
the next page. Security Edition only: If further IQ/OQ tests will be
performed, print all test results together through Report IQ/OQ
Results.
7 Append printed report to IQ/OQ records binder.
* Heater plate test: If this test is repeated for any reason, follow the procedure below:
a) Power off the Experion™ station
b) Open the lid
c) Wait 30 min to let heater plate cool to room temperature
d) Power Experion station on and let it pre-warm for 5 min
e) Start the heater test
Comments:_________________________________________________________________________
Performed by:_________________________________ Date:_______________________________
Reviewed by:__________________________________ Date:_______________________________