Eppendorf Self Test Function for Mastercycler nexus - Manual (Page 5)

Self Test Function for Mastercycler® pro and Mastercycler® nexus
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The status of the self-test function can be identified using the symbol in the navigation tree below
the cycler node.
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Self-test function activated
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Self-test function locked
The self-test function remains active until the self-test USB key is removed.
3.2 Performing the self-test
Requirement
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A user is logged on (if the PIN function is activated).
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The navigation tree is displayed.
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The self-test function is unlocked (see p. 4).
1. Mount the thermoblock with an empty PCR plate and close the heated lid.
2. Open the cycler node.
3. Mark the
Self-test node.
4. Click the Start softkey.
5. Click the Start softkey again.
The self-test runs automatically. Information on the currently running test is displayed.
CAUTION!
CAUTION! Risk of burns from hot thermoblock and heated lid.
The thermoblock and the heated lid very quickly reach temperatures above 95 °C.
 Keep heated lid closed until the temperature of the thermoblock is below 30 °C.