Roche FLOW PCR Setup User manual

FLOW PCR Setup System Operator's Guide

For general laboratory use.

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LOW Software

Addendum 1 to the FLOW PCR Setup System

Operator’s Guide Version 5.0

Software Version 2.1 May 2020

For general laboratory use

Addendum 1 to the FLOW PCR Setup System Operator’s Guide Version 5.0

Updated Information about the FLOW Solution

Dear Valued User of the FLOW Solution,

The following information updates the content provided in the FLOW Solution Operator`s Manual Version 4.0

and FLOW PCR Setup System Operator’s Guide Version 5.0.

New feature available:

It is now possible to use 1.5 ml tubes instead of 2 ml FLOW Tubes on the PCR Setup System (PSU) in combination

with the FLOW 32 Vial Carrier. The following applies to the new feature:

c

All 32 positions remain available.

c All Reagent/Control/Standard/Calibrator types deﬁned in the FLOW Software Guide, chapter PCR database

conﬁguration, can be processed with 1.5 ml tubes with maximum volume of 1.4 ml liquid.

For ready to use Master Mix, the maximum volume is 1.4 ml per tube.

For reaction mix created from single components on the PSU in the 1.5 ml conﬁguration, the follow limitations

apply:

The reaction mix, including safety volume, must not exceed 1.4 ml when a reaction mix is created from

single components in the 1.5 ml conﬁguration. If the ﬁnal amount of reaction mix to be prepared by the PSU

exceeds this limit, there is a high risk of spillage in the instrument as the instrument will attempt to pipette

more than the maximum amount in the tube.

Therefore, in the case of 15 µl reaction mix per sample, it is only possible to prepare a reaction mix for up to

40 samples. If more than 40 samples are order for a single reaction mix prepared on board, the 1.5 ml will be

overﬁlled and liquid will spill into the instrument.

c

Validated tube type: Sarstedt Cat. No. 72.703.406

No other 1.5 ml tube types are validated on the PSU.

The Sarstedt 1.5 ml tube cannot be used on the Primary Sample Handling System (PSH) or the FLOW PCR

Setup System in Primary Sample Handling mode.

All PSU Software messages will refer to 2 ml FLOW tubes, regardless of the tube type that has been deﬁned in

the conﬁguration. If the system has been conﬁgured for 1.5 ml tubes, ensure that all users are informed about

the change and use only 1.5 ml tubes on the system.

The settings ﬁle on the PSU Control Unit must be updated to enable the use of 1.5 ml tubes. Only one tube type,

1.5 ml or 2 ml, can be chosen, and the setting can only be adjusted by a Roche Service representative.

Contact your Roche representative for more information about implementing this new feature

on the PSU.

Updated Information about the FLOW Solution

Published by

Roche Diagnostics GmbH

Sandhofer Straße 116

68305 Mannheim

Germany

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0220

For general laboratory use.

The FLOW Solution is not available in all territories due to different national regulations.

This document is not intended for use in the USA.

FLOW PCR Setup System Operator's Guide

Version 5.0, Software Version 2.1 March 2018

For general laboratory use.

FLOW PCR Setup Instrument, Operator’s Guide Version 5.0

Table of contents

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Prologue 6

I Document information ................................................................................................................................6

1 Revision history .................................................................................................................................................. 6

2 Edition notice ...................................................................................................................................................... 7

3 Copyright .............................................................................................................................................................. 7

4 Trademarks .......................................................................................................................................................... 7

II Contact addresses ........................................................................................................................................ 8

III Approvals ............................................................................................................................................................ 8

IV Warranty .............................................................................................................................................................. 9

V Intended use ..................................................................................................................................................... 9

VI Preamble ............................................................................................................................................................. 9

VII Contents of this Operator’s Guide ........................................................................................................ 9

VIII Conventions used in this guide ............................................................................................................ 10

IX Warnings and precautions ...................................................................................................................... 12

1 Handling precautions ..................................................................................................................................... 12

2 General precautions ....................................................................................................................................... 13

3 About software and data security ............................................................................................................. 15

4 Electrical safety ................................................................................................................................................. 16

X Disposal of the instrument ..................................................................................................................... 16

A Overview 17

1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 17

2 Specifications of the FLOW PCR Setup Instrument ................................................................. 18

2.1 General specifications ................................................................................................................................... 18

2.1.1 Shipping .............................................................................................................................................................. 18

2.1.2 Environmental requirements ....................................................................................................................... 18

2.2 Technical specifications ................................................................................................................................ 19

2.3 Specifications of the barcode readers ..................................................................................................... 20

2.4 Barcode specifications .................................................................................................................................. 21

2.5 Specifications for LIMS ................................................................................................................................. 22

2.6 Uninterruptible power supply ..................................................................................................................... 22

B System description 23

1 The FLOW PCR Setup System ............................................................................................................... 23

1.1 The FLOW PCR Setup Instrument ............................................................................................................. 23

1.1.1 Front view ........................................................................................................................................................... 24

1.1.2 Back of the instrument .................................................................................................................................. 26

1.1.3 Sides of the instrument ................................................................................................................................. 27

1.2 Main components ........................................................................................................................................... 28

1.2.1 Modular robotic arm ...................................................................................................................................... 28

1.2.2 1000 µl pipetting channels ........................................................................................................................... 29

1.2.3 Autoload .............................................................................................................................................................. 30

1.2.4 CO-RE grip ......................................................................................................................................................... 32

1.2.5 Teaching needles ............................................................................................................................................ 33

1.2.6 Waste station ..................................................................................................................................................... 34

1.2.7 Deck layout ........................................................................................................................................................ 34

1.3 Disposables ........................................................................................................................................................ 39

1.4 Accessories ........................................................................................................................................................ 42

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1.5 Custom primary/secondary tubes ............................................................................................................. 45

1.5.1 Sample types ..................................................................................................................................................... 46

1.5.2 Sample volumes ............................................................................................................................................... 47

1.5.3 Reagent types ................................................................................................................................................... 48

1.5.4 Reagent volumes ............................................................................................................................................. 48

2 Installation ....................................................................................................................................................... 49

2.1 Installation requirements .............................................................................................................................. 49

2.2 Technology ........................................................................................................................................................ 49

C Software 52

1 General software conventions ............................................................................................................. 52

1.1 Buttons ................................................................................................................................................................ 52

1.2 Working with tables ....................................................................................................................................... 52

2 FLOW PCR Setup System in Primary Sample Handling mode ........................................... 54

2.1 Starting the software ..................................................................................................................................... 54

2.2 The main window ............................................................................................................................................ 55

2.2.1 Information bar ................................................................................................................................................ 55

2.2.2 Working window area ................................................................................................................................... 56

2.2.3 Global action bar ............................................................................................................................................. 57

2.2.4 Status bar ........................................................................................................................................................... 58

2.3 Closing the software ...................................................................................................................................... 58

3 Standalone configuration ....................................................................................................................... 59

3.1 Run with individual run parameters ......................................................................................................... 59

3.1.1 Run parameters ............................................................................................................................................... 59

3.1.2 Open/Close vertical cover message box ................................................................................................ 62

3.1.3 Please load deck as specified below dialog box ................................................................................. 63

3.1.4 Sample loading results .................................................................................................................................. 64

3.1.5 Edit Tip Count dialog box ............................................................................................................................. 66

3.1.6 Insufficient Liquid message box ................................................................................................................ 67

3.1.7 Internal Controls message box .................................................................................................................. 68

3.1.8 Processing view ............................................................................................................................................... 68

3.1.9 End of run .......................................................................................................................................................... 70

3.1.10 Data transfer to the MagNA Pure 96 Instrument ............................................................................... 72

3.2 Run with worklist ............................................................................................................................................. 72

3.2.1 Worklist file selection ..................................................................................................................................... 72

3.2.2 Run parameters ............................................................................................................................................... 73

3.2.3 Please load deck as specified below dialog box ................................................................................. 74

3.2.4 Open/Close vertical cover message box ................................................................................................ 74

3.2.5 Sample loading results .................................................................................................................................. 75

3.2.6 Edit Tip Count dialog box ............................................................................................................................. 76

3.2.7 Insufficient Liquid message box ................................................................................................................ 76

3.2.8 Internal Controls message box .................................................................................................................. 76

3.2.9 Processing view ............................................................................................................................................... 76

3.2.10 End of run .......................................................................................................................................................... 76

3.2.11 Data transfer to the MagNA Pure 96 System ....................................................................................... 76

4 FLOW configuration ................................................................................................................................... 77

4.1 FLOW Worklist overview ............................................................................................................................... 77

4.2 Please load deck as specified below dialog box ................................................................................. 79

4.3 Open/Close vertical cover message box ................................................................................................ 79

4.4 Sample loading results .................................................................................................................................. 80

4.5 Edit Tip Count dialog box ............................................................................................................................. 82

4.5.1 IC has run out please continue to refill IC message box ................................................................. 82

4.5.2 Please refill the labware positions with IC liquid of barcode message box .............................. 83

4.6 Processing view ............................................................................................................................................... 83

4.7 Process Samples Review .............................................................................................................................. 84

4.8 End of run .......................................................................................................................................................... 85

4.9 Data transfer ..................................................................................................................................................... 85

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5 Aborting a run ................................................................................................................................................ 86

5.1 Operator-controlled abort ............................................................................................................................ 86

5.2 Instrument-controlled abort ........................................................................................................................ 86

5.3 Emergency shutdown .................................................................................................................................... 86

6 Administrative tasks .................................................................................................................................. 87

6.1 User management ........................................................................................................................................... 87

6.2 Worklists ............................................................................................................................................................. 87

6.2.1 FLOW configuration ........................................................................................................................................ 87

6.2.2 Standalone configuration ............................................................................................................................. 87

6.3 Application Configuration Editor ............................................................................................................... 89

6.4 Order templates for MagNA Pure 96 Software .................................................................................... 92

6.5 Network interaction ........................................................................................................................................ 92

7 FLOW PCR Setup System in PCR Setup mode ............................................................................ 93

7.1 Starting the software ...................................................................................................................................... 93

7.2 The main window ............................................................................................................................................ 93

7.2.1 Information bar ................................................................................................................................................. 94

7.2.2 Working window area .................................................................................................................................... 94

7.2.3 Global action bar ............................................................................................................................................. 94

7.2.4 Status bar ........................................................................................................................................................... 95

7.3 Closing the software ....................................................................................................................................... 95

8 PCR Setup FLOW configuration ........................................................................................................... 96

8.1 Settings ................................................................................................................................................................ 96

8.2 PCR Test Setup Overview ............................................................................................................................. 97

8.2.1 Reaction Mix Preparation - Overview tab .............................................................................................. 97

8.2.2 Transfer Reaction Mixes - Overview tab ................................................................................................. 98

8.2.3 Transfer RT Mixes - Overview tab ............................................................................................................. 99

8.3 PCR Test Setup Execute ................................................................................................................................ 99

8.3.1 Processing view ............................................................................................................................................. 100

8.3.2 Open/Close vertical cover message box .............................................................................................. 101

8.3.3 Load tips message box ............................................................................................................................... 102

8.3.4 Edit Tip Count dialog box .......................................................................................................................... 102

8.3.5 Load Reagents message box ................................................................................................................... 104

8.3.6 Missing Tubes message box .................................................................................................................... 105

8.3.7 Load labware message box ...................................................................................................................... 105

8.3.8 Successfully processed message box ................................................................................................... 106

8.4 PCR Test Setup Review .............................................................................................................................. 106

8.4.1 Reaction Mix Preparation - Review tab ............................................................................................... 106

8.4.2 Transfer Reaction Mixes - Review tab .................................................................................................. 107

8.4.3 Transfer RT Mixes - Review tab .............................................................................................................. 109

8.4.4 Continue button ............................................................................................................................................ 109

8.5 PCR Sample Transfer Overview ............................................................................................................... 110

8.5.1 Transfer Samples - Overview tab ........................................................................................................... 110

8.5.2 Transfer Controls - Overview tab ............................................................................................................ 111

8.6 PCR Sample Transfer Execute ................................................................................................................. 111

8.6.1 Unload of Carriers message box ............................................................................................................ 112

8.6.2 Open/close vertical cover message box .............................................................................................. 112

8.6.3 Load Controls message box ..................................................................................................................... 112

8.6.4 Load labware message box ...................................................................................................................... 112

8.6.5 Load tips message box ............................................................................................................................... 112

8.6.6 Edit Tip Count dialog box .......................................................................................................................... 113

8.6.7 Successfully processed message box ................................................................................................... 113

8.7 PCR Sample Transfer Review ................................................................................................................... 113

8.7.1 Transfer Samples - Review tab ............................................................................................................... 113

8.7.2 Transfer Controls - Review tab ................................................................................................................ 114

8.8 End of run ........................................................................................................................................................ 115

9 Aborting a run ............................................................................................................................................. 116

9.1 Operator-controlled abort ......................................................................................................................... 116

9.2 Instrument-controlled abort ..................................................................................................................... 116

9.3 Emergency shutdown ................................................................................................................................. 116

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10 Administrative tasks ................................................................................................................................ 117

10.1 User management ........................................................................................................................................ 117

10.2 Worklists ........................................................................................................................................................... 117

10.3 Network interaction ...................................................................................................................................... 117

D Maintenance and care 118

1 Operator maintenance ............................................................................................................................ 118

1.1 Starting and aborting a maintenance routine .................................................................................... 119

1.2 Daily maintenance ........................................................................................................................................ 121

1.3 Weekly maintenance .................................................................................................................................... 124

1.4 Report file ......................................................................................................................................................... 128

1.5 On-demand maintenance .......................................................................................................................... 129

2 Service maintenance ............................................................................................................................... 137

E Troubleshooting 138

1 Startup problems ....................................................................................................................................... 138

2 Problem report ............................................................................................................................................ 138

3 Remote service ........................................................................................................................................... 139

4 Run-time error handling ........................................................................................................................ 140

4.1 Vertical Cover - Error ................................................................................................................................... 140

4.2 Identify carrier - Error .................................................................................................................................. 141

4.3 Barcode error .................................................................................................................................................. 142

4.3.1 User Input dialog box (PCR Setup Software specific) ..................................................................... 142

4.3.2 Insert Barcode dialog box (Primary Sample Handling Software specific) ............................... 143

4.4 Tip loading errors .......................................................................................................................................... 143

4.5 1000 µl Channel Tip Pick Up - Error ...................................................................................................... 144

4.6 Maintenance interval error ........................................................................................................................ 145

4.7 Internal control error .................................................................................................................................... 145

5 Errors for primary sample transfer .................................................................................................. 147

6 Error data transfer ..................................................................................................................................... 148

7 Errors during PCR test setup and PCR sample transfer ...................................................... 149

8 Error handling concerning the UV decontamination ............................................................. 151

F Appendix 152

1 Glossary .......................................................................................................................................................... 152

F Index 160

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Document information

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Prologue

I Document information

1 Revision history

Operator’s

Guide

Version

Software Version Revision

Date

Changes

V1.0 FLOW PCR Setup Instrument Software V1.0 October 2013 First edition

V2.0 FLOW PCR Setup Instrument Software V1.2 July 2014 Update:

New software version 1.2

 New tube type intro-

duced

 Ready to Use Mix

enabled

Editorial corrections

V3.0 FLOW PCR Setup Instrument Software V2.0 January 2015 Update:

New software version 2.0

 Improved error handling

 Additional controls, stan-

dards, and calibrators

specified

 Improved processing

 Deck layout update

Editorial corrections

V4.0 FLOW PCR Setup Instrument Software V2.1 November

2015

Update:

New intended use

New software version 2.1

 Deck layout update

 Optimized user interface

Editorial corrections

V5.0 FLOW PCR Setup Instrument Software V2.1 February

2018

Update:

 Integration of FLOW Pri-

mary Sample Handling

System content

 Editorial corrections

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2 Edition notice

This Operator’s Guide is for users of the following configurations:

 The FLOW solution configuration, where the FLOW PCR Setup System is used as

a primary sample handling and PCR setup instrument.

 The standalone configuration, where the FLOW PCR Setup System is used as

a primary sample handling instrument in combination with the MagNA Pure 96 System.

This Operator’s Guide is to be used in combination with the following guides:

 The FLOW Software Guide Version 4.0, November 2015

 The FLOW Solution User Training Guide Version 4.0, November 2015

 The MagNA Pure 96 System Operator's Guide Version 4.0, Dec 2017

 The MagNA Pure 96 System User Training Guide Version 4.0, Dec 2017

 The LightCycler® 480 Instrument Operator's Manual Version 4.0, Feb 2018,

and/or cobas® 4800 System Operator's Manual User Defined Workflow (UDF) Software Version 2.0

 The Instructions for Use / Method Sheets for specified MagNA Pure 96 Kits

 The Instructions for Use / Method Sheets for specified LightCycler® 480 Reagents

Every effort has been made to ensure that all the information contained in the Operator’s Guide is correct

at the time of publishing. However, Roche Diagnostics GmbH reserves the right to make any changes

necessary without notice as part of ongoing product development.

The screenshots and hardware images in this publication have been added exclusively for illustration

purposes. Configurable and variable data in screenshots, such as tests, results, or path names visible

therein must not be used for laboratory purposes.

3 Copyright

Information in this document is subject to change without notice. No part of this document may be

reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose,

without the express written permission of Roche Diagnostics GmbH.

Questions or comments regarding the contents of this Operator’s Guide can be directed to your local

Roche representative.

4 Trademarks

LIGHTCYCLER, COBAS, COBAS Z and MAGNA PURE are trademarks of Roche.

All other product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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II Contact addresses

III Approvals

Manufacturer Roche Diagnostics GmbH

Sandhofer Straße 116

68305 Mannheim

Germany

Distribution Roche Diagnostics GmbH

Sandhofer Straße 116

68305 Mannheim

Germany

Instrument approvals The FLOW PCR Setup System meets the requirements laid down in:

 Directive 2014/30/EU of the European Parliament and Council of 26 February

2014 relating to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).

 Directive 2014/35/EU of the European Parliament and Council of 26 February

2014 relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage

limits.

Compliance with the applicable directive(s) is provided by means of the

Declaration of Conformity.

Regulatory compliance is demonstrated by the following mark:

Complies with European Union (EU) Directive 2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC.

Complies with safety standards in Canada and USA tested by NRTL Tüv Süd

(NRTL = National Recognized Test Laboratory)

Equipment de

Laboratoire /

Laboratory Equipment

Equipment de Laboratoire / Laboratory Equipment

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IV Warranty

The warranty conditions are specified in the sales contract. Contact your local Roche representative for

further information.

Any unauthorized modification of the FLOW PCR Setup Instrument and/or the FLOW PCR Setup/

FLOW Primary Sample Handling Instrument Software will result in the invalidation of the guarantee

and service contract.

V Intended use

The FLOW PCR Setup System is a liquid handler for aspirating and dispensing liquids.

The FLOW PCR Setup System is intended for general laboratory use and must be used exclusively by

professional users trained in laboratory techniques and having studied the user documentation of this

instrument.

VI Preamble

Before setting up operation of the FLOW PCR Setup Instrument, it is important to read the user

documentation thoroughly and completely. Non-observance of the instructions provided or performing

any operations not stated in the user documentation could produce safety hazards.

VII Contents of this Operator’s Guide

This Operator’s Guide describes the operation of the FLOW PCR Setup System. It contains the following

chapters:

Chapter A Overview presents the specifications of the FLOW PCR Setup System.

Chapter B System description contains the installation requirements of the

FLOW PCR Setup Instrument and a description of the system's components and disposables.

Chapter C Software describes the FLOW PCR Setup/FLOW Primary Sample Handling Software

functions in detail.

Chapter D Maintenance and care describes the maintenance and care procedures required for the

FLOW PCR Setup Instrument.

Chapter E Troubleshooting provides troubleshooting and error code information for the

FLOW PCR Setup Instrument, accessories, and disposables.

Chapter F Appendix contains the index and glossary.

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VIII Conventions used in this guide

Text Conventions

To present information consistently and make it easy to read, the following text conventions are used in

this guide:

Abbreviations

For more information, see section Glossary, on page 152.

Product names

The FLOW Solution is compatible with the LightCycler® 480 Instrument, the cobas z 480

analyzer (UDF), and a combination of both for qPCR analysis. In all configurations, the same software

version operates the respective qPCR instrument.

In the following sections, this document references the LightCycler® 480 Instrument only to facilitate

readability.

Due to different hardware specifications (filter set, lamp unit, block format) for the

cobas z 480 analyzer compared to the LightCycler® 480 Instrument, generated results are not

identical. For details on the specifications, refer to the respective Operator's Manuals.

Symbols

In this Operator’s Guide the following symbols are used as visual signals:

Numbered list Steps in a procedure that must be performed in the order listed.

Italic type Used for operating instructions for the FLOW PCR Setup Instrument Software. In

addition, important notes and information notes are shown in italics.

Blue italic type Refers to a different section in this guide that should be consulted.

[] Square brackets indicate keys on the keyboard.

<> Angle brackets indicate variables to be replaced with appropriate values.

Symbol Meaning Description

WARNING This symbol indicates that non-compliance with instructions or

procedures could lead to physical injury or even death or could

cause damage to the instrument.

HOT SUR FACE This symbol is used to label potentially hot instrument surfaces.

BIO HAZ ARD This symbol indicates that certain precautions must be taken

when working with potentially infectious material.

DANGEROUS

ELECTRICAL VOLTAGE

This symbol indicates the danger of personal injury due to

dangerous electrical voltage. Refers to an imminent danger that

may result in death or serious personal injury.

ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT This symbol indicates that the FLOW PCR Setup Instrument

contains high-energy ultraviolet lamps that can cause serious

temporary or persistent eye and skin irritation. Never expose

unprotected eyes or skin to the UV light.

LASER BEAM This symbol indicates the presence of a class 2 laser.

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Symbols used on the instrument or components of the control unit

IMPORTANT NOTE This symbol indicates information critical to the success of the

procedure or use of the product.

INFORMATION NOTE This symbol indicates additional information about the current

topic or procedure.



This symbol indicates a procedure to be continued on the next

page.



This symbol indicates the end of a procedure.

Symbol Meaning Description

MANU FACTUR E R OF

DEVICE

On the instrument type plate.

CE MARK The CE mark on the instrument type plate indicates conformity

with requirements of the directives relevant for this instrument.

c TUV us On the instrument type plate.

China RoHS Mark On the instrument type plate.

ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT On the vertical cover, in the middle, and on the UV lamp.

LASER BEAM Indicates the presence of a class 2 laser.

On the autoload.

DANGEROUS ELECTRI-

CAL VOLTAGE

On the left side of the instrument near the power connection.

BIO HAZ ARD On the left side of the vertical cover and on the waste station.

HOT SUR FACE On the UV lamp.

WARNING

 On the right side of the vertical cover.

 Robotic arm: Moving arm inside cover; aborts the run if the

cover is opened. Do not move the robotic arm by hand.

 Connection to PC: Use only the appropriate shielded cables.

 USB connection: Having a total cable distance of more than

5 m, signals can be interfered.

WEEE Electrical and electronic equipment marked with this symbol is

covered by the European directive WEEE.

The symbol denotes that the equipment must not be disposed

of in the municipal waste system.

Symbol Meaning Description

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IX Warnings and precautions

In an emergency, immediately press the main switch on the front of the instrument to switch the

instrument off.

This instrument is an electromechanical device that could cause electric shock or injury if not operated

according to the procedures described in this Operator's Guide.

Failure to comply with the instructions in this Operator's Guide will void the manufacturer’s warranty

and may expose the operator to danger.

It is essential that the following safety information required for installation and operation of the

instruments is carefully read and observed. Please ensure that this safety information is accessible to all

personnel working with the FLOW PCR Setup System. A copy of this guide is available on the control

unit of the instrument and is accessible for all operators.

The trained Roche Service representative, the trained application specialist, and the laboratory adminis-

tration share the responsibility for the installation qualification and the operation qualification, that is,

verification and training. The process qualification is the sole responsibility of the laboratory.

1 Handling precautions

 Do not let water or chemicals come into contact with any electrical components. Water or

chemicals may cause damage and will void your warranty.

 Unplug the equipment if it will not be used for extended periods of time.

 When using the equipment, follow generally accepted procedures for quality control and

method development.

 Do not attempt to disassemble the equipment. Repairs must be performed by a trained

Roche Service representative. The equipments contain no operator-serviceable

parts.

 Do not modify any part of the equipment. Modification may cause fire or malfunction, or

may void the manufacturer’s warranty.

 Use only original FLOW PCR Setup Instrument specific parts and tools, for example,

carriers, trays, tips, and waste bags. Commercially available liquid vessels, such as primary

tubes, may of course be used.

 Do not change or modify the pipetting routines provided in the FLOW PCR Setup/

FLOW Primary Sample Handling Software. This will lead to malfunction of the

FLOW PCR Setup Instrument.

 Do not place your hands into the instrument when it is switched on.

 Follow all safety instructions printed on or attached to the instrument.

 Observe all general safety precautions that apply to electrical instruments.

 Do not access any electrical parts while the instrument is connected to the mains.

 Never touch switches or power cord with wet hands.

 Always wear safety goggles and gloves when dealing with toxic, caustic or infectious

materials.

 Make sure the main switch is freely accessible.

 Warning of electric shock. Keep all covers closed while the instruments are connected to

the main power supply.

 Spraying liquid on electrical parts can cause a short circuit and result in fire. Keep the

covers closed while the instruments are connected to the main power and do not use

spray in the vicinity of the instruments.

 Warning of explosion from sparks. Keep all potentially inflammable or explosive material

(for example, anesthetic gas) away from the instruments.

 The instruments contain high-energy ultraviolet lamps that can cause serious temporary

or persistent eye and skin irritation. Never expose unprotected eyes or skin to the UV light.

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2 General precautions

The FLOW PCR Setup Instrument is designed to ensure safe operation. However, since biological sample

material may be processed in the instruments, there is a possible risk of infection. Therefore, when

handling potentially infectious material, always follow standard safety procedures and bear in mind the

following steps to minimize the chance of contamination or infection.

The instruments should not be used to analyze infectious materials unless additional safety measures

to ensure safe sample handling (for example, placing the instrument in a laboratory with the

appropriate safety level, or using a sample handling protocol that allows external sample lysis) are

taken beforehand.

Do not allow reagents containing guanidine thiocyanate to contact sodium hypochlorite (bleach)

solution or acids. These mixtures produce a highly toxic gas.

 Wear disposable gloves, laboratory coats, and eye protection when handling specimens and reagents.

 Immediately disinfect spills with an appropriate disinfectant solution to avoid spreading contamina-

tion to laboratory personnel or equipment.

 If you are handling infectious, potentially infectious or any other dangerous material on the

instruments, you must follow your country-specific guidelines and national, federal, state and local

regulations.

 Discard unused reagents and waste (solid and liquid) in accordance with national, federal, state and

local regulations.

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are available online at www.e-labdoc.roche.com, or upon request from the

local Roche office.

 After sample preparation is complete, remove and autoclave all disposables if you were working with

infectious sample material.

If this guide deviates from your national guidelines in any way, always follow your national guide-

lines. This may mean, for example, that you must use additional or alternative disinfectants or

cleaning methods.

 All biological material is to be regarded as potentially infectious. Handling and disposal of

such material should be performed according to local safety guidelines. Spills should be

immediately disinfected with an appropriate disinfectant solution to avoid spreading

contamination to laboratory personnel or equipment.

 For instructions for cleaning the FLOW PCR Setup Instrument, see chapter Maintenance

and care, on page 118.

The UV lamp is hot while the instrument is operating. Do not touch the housing of the UV

lamp.

Do not stare into the laser beam or view it directly with optical instruments.

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Loading

 Do not overfill reagent containers, tubes, or other liquid containers. Ensure that there is no foam on

the surface of the liquid. Foam may cause pipetting problems.

 Do not fill up partially consumed tip trays with tips from other trays. Tip trays should be loaded into

the Rack-TIP-CAR-480-A00 for 480 tips as they are provided in the original package. The tip trays are

individually labeled with a barcode for identification.

Work routine

 All disposables are intended for single use only. Never use a disposable more than once (even after

cleaning it) as this would lead to unexpected and unreliable results.

 Do not leave tips on the pipetting channels for a long period of time (for example, overnight). A daily

maintenance procedure will remove the tips. For more information, see section Operator mainte-

nance, on page 118.

Disinfection and decontamination

Do not use disinfecting materials that contain hypochlorite (Javel water, Chlorox) or bleaching

fluids.

For sole disinfection purposes, you may use commercially available disinfection reagents (please con-

tact the respective distributors in your country for more information). To remove DNases and/or

RNases, use a suitable decontamination reagent such as LTK-008, and afterwards wipe with water.

Be aware that decontamination agents do not disinfect. Please follow the instructions of the respec-

tive manufacturer. For more information on decontamination, see section Operator maintenance,

on page 118.

After cleaning and disinfecting, decontaminate the instrument using the built-in UV lamps. For more

information on UV decontamination, see section To decontaminate the instrument with the UV lamp,on

page 129.

The FLOW PCR Setup Instrument is not a fully airtight device. Therefore the instrument does not

have the same functionality as a laminar flow biological safety cabinet and should not be used for

analysis of infectious sample material that can be transmitted by air, unless additional safety mea-

sures ensure safe sample handling.

Make sure the main switch of the FLOW PCR Setup Instrument is freely accessible.

Incorrect location of the FLOW PCR Setup Instrument can cause incorrect results and damage

to the equipment parts. Moving the instrument must be performed only by qualified

Roche service personnel.

Danger of explosion through sparks. Keep all potentially inflammable or explosive material

(for example, anesthetic gas) away from the FLOW PCR Setup Instrument.

Spraying liquid on electrical parts can cause a short circuit and result in a fire.

Do not use sprays in the vicinity of the instrument. During firefighting operations, disconnect

the instrument from the mains.

Do not manipulate the FLOW PCR Setup Instrument.

Prologue

Warnings and precautions

15

3 About software and data security

The FLOW PCR Setup System contains software that allows the operator of the product to connect

it to a network when operated within the FLOW Solution. Roche hereby informs the operator that

such a connection may have an adverse effect on the product’s integrity, for example, if the product

were infected with malicious code (viruses, Trojan horses, etc.) or accessed by unauthorized third

parties, such as intrusion by hackers.

Data loss or unavailability of the system due to malicious software or unauthorized system

access

To avoid infection by malicious software or the unauthorized access and misuse of the FLOW PCR Setup

System operated within the FLOW Solution, follow these recommendations:

 Do not install and/or run any other software on the FLOW PCR Setup System.

 Make sure other computers and services on the network, for example, the LIMS, archiving or

backup share, are properly secured and protected against malicious software and unauthorized

access.

 Customers are responsible for the security of their local area network, especially in protecting it

against malicious software and attacks. This protection might include measures, such as a firewall,

to separate the device from uncontrolled networks as well as measures that ensure that the

connected network is free of malicious code.

 A firewall is mandatory; the Roche-provided firewall is recommended.

 Make sure that system backup and archive files are protected from any unauthorized access and

disaster, this includes: remote storage location, disaster recovery sites, and secure transfer of

backup files.

Roche offers the operator the Roche firewall to be installed before the initial connection of the product to

any network. For further information on this firewall and/or the Roche network security concept, contact

your local Roche representative. In the event the user connects the product with any network without

using a Roche fire-wall, Roche cannot offer any product support regarding any problem resulting from

such network connection.

Attached systems

Loss of data integrity or unavailability of the system can occur due to malicious software or unauthorized

system access. To avoid infection of malicious software or the unauthorized misuse of the system, follow

these recommendations:

 Check all external storage devices such as CDs, DVDs, or USB flash drives with an anti-virus scan-

ner (on another computer) to ensure that they are free of malicious software, before using them on

the system.

 Make sure other computers and services on the network (e.g., the host, archiving/backup share or

service) are properly secured and protected against malicious software and unauthorized access.

Compromised system

Malicious software or unauthorized system access can result in loss of data integrity or unavailability of

the system. Typical signs of malicious software or unauthorized access to the system include:

 Unexpected warning messages from the instrument.

 Unexpected new files in working folders.

 Unexpected audit trail and system log entries like multiple failed logon attempts.

 Significantly degraded user interface performance.

 Seemingly random crashes of the system.

 Automated typing of text, automatic cursor movement etc.

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