1 introduction to the s1000™ thermal cycler, System overview, Introduction to the s1000™ thermal cycler – Bio-Rad S1000™ Thermal Cycler User Manual
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S1000 Thermal Cycler Manual
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Introduction to the S1000™
Thermal Cycler
Read this chapter for information on setting up the S1000 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 S1000 thermal cycler (page 3)
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Operating the reaction module lid (page 4)
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Main menu (page 5)
System Overview
The S1000 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 the inserted module in place
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Control panel — provides access to all the functions needed to create and run PCR
protocols
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Air vents — allow the thermal cycler to heat and cool quickly
Figure 1. Front view of the S1000 thermal cycler.
The back panel of the S1000 thermal cycler includes data ports (Figure 2).
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USB B port — connects the S1000 thermal cycler to a C1000
TM
or C1000 Touch
TM
thermal cycler
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USB A ports — inactive
Module locking bar
Control panel
Air vents
Reaction module bay