Bio-Rad S1000™ Thermal Cycler - Manual (Page 12)

S1000 Thermal Cycler Manual
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The top of a reaction module lid includes a lid lever, lid force knob, and status LED.
• 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 selected or running
Figure 4 shows the components of a 96-well fast reaction module.
Figure 4. Components of a reaction module.
Setting Up the S1000 Thermal Cycler
The S1000 thermal cycler package includes:
• S1000 thermal cycler base
• Power cord
• Consumables selection guide
• Instruction manual
• Quick guide for system installation
Reaction modules for use with the S1000 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 S1000 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. When
running the system under software-controlled mode, make sure during setup there is sufficient
space for a computer.
To insert a 96-well fast, 96-deep well, dual 48/48-well, or 384-well reaction module into
the reaction module bay of the thermal cycler base, follow these instructions:
1. With the locking bar in the down position and the lid lever of the reaction module pointing
to the front, lift the reaction module into the reaction module bay. Leave about 1-2 cm of
space in front of the module.
2. Pull the locking bar up to lock the reaction module in place. There is no space at the front
of the module when it is locked into the S1000 thermal cycler base.
3. Plug the supplied power cord into the appropriate electrical outlet.
Lid force knob
Lid lever
Status LED
Lid
Cooling fins