Bio-Rad C1000 Touch™ Thermal Cycler - Manual (Page 12)

C1000 Touch TM Thermal Cycler Manual
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• Lid lever — opens and closes the lid
• Lid force knob — sets lid force and seals the reaction
• Status LED — turns on to indicate that the block is in use
Figure 3 shows the components of a 96-well fast reaction module.
Figure 3. Components of a reaction module.
Setting Up the C1000 Touch Thermal Cycler
The C1000 Touch thermal cycler package includes:
• C1000 Touch thermal cycler base
• Power cord
• 1 USB flash drive
• Instruction manual
• Quick guide for system installation
Reaction modules for use with the C1000 Touch thermal cycler are shipped in separate
packaging. Remove all packaging materials and store them for future use. If any item is
missing or damaged, contact your local Bio-Rad office.
Place the C1000 Touch thermal cycler base on a flat, dry surface with sufficient cool airflow to
run properly.
The instrument can run in two modes: stand-alone or software-controlled by CFX Manager TM
software version 2.1 or higher. When running the system in software-controlled mode, make
sure there is sufficient space for a computer during setup.
Cooling fins
Status LED
Lid force knob
Lid
Lid lever