Introduction to the c1000 touch, Thermal cycler, System overview – Bio-Rad C1000 Touch™ Thermal Cycler User Manual
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C1000
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Thermal Cycler Manual
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Introduction to the C1000
Touch
TM
Thermal Cycler
Read this chapter for information on setting up the C1000 Touch thermal cycler.
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System overview (page 1)
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Reaction modules (page 2)
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Setting up the C1000 Touch thermal cycler (page 3)
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Operating the reaction module lid (page 5)
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The home screen (page 6)
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Renaming the C1000 Touch thermal cycler (page 7)
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Setting up email notification (page 8)
System Overview
The C1000 Touch thermal cycler base (Figure 1) includes:
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Reaction module bay — holds the inserted reaction module
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Reaction module locking bar —locks reaction module in place
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Touchscreen display— provides access to all the functions needed to create and
run PCR protocols
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USB A port — connects to a USB flash drive, mouse, or keyboard
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Air intake vents — allow the thermal cycler to heat and cool quickly
Figure 1. Front view of the C1000 Touch thermal cycler.
Reaction module locking bar
Reaction module bay
Touchscreen display
Air intake vents
USB A port