Contents
8 Thermo Scientific PikoReal Real-Time PCR System User Manual Thermo Fisher Scientific
Routine Operation...................................................................................... 29
Switching on ................................................................................... 29
Status indicator ............................................................................... 29
Main menu ..................................................................................... 30
Running a protocol ......................................................................... 30
Monitoring a run ............................................................................ 33
Status screen................................................................................. 33
Time screen.................................................................................. 34
Functions in the screens ............................................................... 34
Tools menu.....................................................................................35
System info .................................................................................. 36
Diagnostics .................................................................................. 36
Lid ............................................................................................ 37
Sensors ...................................................................................... 37
Display...................................................................................... 38
Clock ........................................................................................ 38
Network....................................................................................... 39
Service.......................................................................................... 39
Logfiles......................................................................................... 39
Park instrument ........................................................................... 40
Run data to USB.......................................................................... 41
Shutting down ................................................................................ 41
Maintenance............................................................................................... 43
Regular and preventive maintenance ............................................... 43
Maintenance checklist .................................................................. 43
Instrument care ............................................................................ 44
Cleaning of the instrument ............................................................. 44
Cleaning the block and wells ........................................................ 45
Cleaning the heat sink.................................................................. 45
Disposal of materials ....................................................................... 46
Decontamination procedure............................................................ 46
Packing for service........................................................................... 47
Maintaining a system log................................................................. 48
Disposal of the instrument .............................................................. 48
Technical Specifications ......................................................................... 49
Instrument specifications................................................................. 49
Safety specifications......................................................................... 50
In conformity with the requirements............................................ 50
Troubleshooting Guide.............................................................................. 53
Handling abnormal situations ......................................................... 53
Power failure ................................................................................... 53
Warning and error codes ................................................................. 53