Bio-Rad QX100™ Droplet Digital™ PCR System - Manual (Page 15)

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Chapter 2 Droplet Generation Chapter 2 Droplet Generation
9. When droplet generation is complete, all three indicator lights are solid green. Open the door and remove
the holder (with DG8 cartridge still in place) from the unit. Remove the disposable gasket from the holder
and discard. The top wells now contain droplets, and the middle and lower wells are nearly empty with a
small amount of residual oil.
QX100 Droplet Generator Instruction Manual
Table 2.1. Status indicator lights on the QX100 droplet generator. If the central LED flashes amber, the gasket is
not placed on the holder correctly or is missing and no seal was made. If the right LED flashes amber, a process error
occurred because the volume is too low in at least one well.
Solid green Power on DG8 cartridge holder in place Run complete
Flashing green ___ ___ Run in progress
Flashing amber --- No gasket; empty well or seal Low volume in well
Off Power off No DG8 cartridge holder Idle
QX100 droplet generator with DG8 cartridge in place.
Keep the DG8 cartridge in the holder.
Press to open and close Status indicator llights