Bio-Rad T100™ Thermal Cycler - Manual (Page 13)

T100 Thermal Cycler Manual
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Home Screen Overview
The home screen provides access to all the main functions of the thermal cycler (Figure 2), as
well as the date, time, and name of the thermal cycler (optional).
Figure 2. The home screen of the T100 thermal cycler.
To initiate the functions in the home screen, touch the button for each function:
• New Protocol — creates a new protocol (page 5)
• Saved Protocols — for viewing, editing, and running saved protocols (page 17)
• Incubate — for running at a constant temperature similar to an incubator (page 16)
• Tools — logs, settings, self-test, system information, and firmware update (page 19)
Loading Samples
The inner lid of the reaction module applies heat and force to the reaction vessel lids (caps or
sealing film). Heating the inner lid prevents condensation, and applying force seals the reaction
to prevent evaporation.
WARNING! After a run, the heated inner lid can remain hot. Use caution when
opening and closing the lid.
1. To open the lid, lift up the lid handle until the lid stays open without assistance (Figure 3).
Figure 3. Lift the lid handle up to open the lid.