Setting up the gene pulser mxcell system – Bio-Rad Gene Pulser MXcell™ Electroporation System User Manual
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Setting Up the Gene Pulser MXcell System
To set up the Gene Pulser MXcell power module, follow these instructions:
1. Attach the power cord to the back of the Gene Pulser MXcell power module (Figure 1):
Figure 1. Rear panel of Gene Pulser MXcell power module.
2. Connect the plate chamber by plugging the black connector into the back of the
power module:
Figure 2. Front of power module with plate chamber and power switch.
3. Plug the unit into an appropriate electrical outlet.
4. Turn on the Gene Pulser MXcell system, by pressing the power switch on the right
side of the power module (Figure 2).
TIP: Change the angle of the LCD screen by pulling down the foot under the
front of the Gene Pulser MXcell system.
5. Begin any operation by selecting an option in the list on the home screen (Figure 3)
Figure 3. Home screen options.
For more information about the options listed in the home screen, see page 19.
Power input
Plate chamber
connection
Plate chamber
Power switch
1. Protocol Set-up
2. Gradient Protocol
3. User Protocols
4. Pre-set Protocols
5. Last Pulse
6. Data Management
7. Screen Intensity
8. Measurements