Eppendorf Self Test Function for Mastercycler nexus User Manual
6320 071.168-01/0611
Self Test Function
for Mastercycler® pro and
Mastercycler® nexus
Instructions for use
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6320 071.168-01/062011
Self Test Function for Mastercycler® pro and Mastercycler® nexus
Instructions for use — Self Test Function for Mastercycler® pro and Mastercycler® nexusseeon p.Fig.Tab.p.
Instructions for use
Table of contents
1 Table of contents
1 Operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.1 Using this manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2 Product description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.1 Delivery package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.1 Activating the self-test function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.2 Performing the self-test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.2.1 Creating a certificate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.3 Displaying, printing or exporting a history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.3.1 Printing a history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.3.2 Exporting a history as a file. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
5 Transport, storage and disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5.1 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
6 Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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Self Test Function for Mastercycler® pro and Mastercycler® nexus
1 Operating instructions
1 Operating instructions
1.1 Using this manual
These instructions for use for the self-test function of the Mastercycler pro and Mastercycler
nexus is a supplement to the Thermocycler operating instructions and does not replace the
Thermocycler instructions.
Therefore, the Thermocycler operating instructions must be read before using the self-test
function for the first time. The current version of the instructions is available on the internet at
www.eppendorf.com
2 Product description
2 Product description
2.1 Delivery package
Quantity Order No.
1 6320 071.001 950030040
1
(International)
6320 071.168-
Order No.
(North America)
Description
Selftest USB Key
For Mastercycler pro and Mastercycler nexus
Mastercycler pro Self Test Function Instructions for Use
2.2 Features
The self-test function can be used with the following devices:
• Mastercycler pro family of devices and the 6320 control panel (with USB ports)
• Mastercycler nexus family of devices
Eliminating the need for an external measuring system, the self-test function is used to quickly
check of the following thermoblock characteristics:
• Heating and cooling rates
• Correct function of the temperature control circuit
• Temperature homogeneity within each of the three block zones (left, center and right zone)
• Temperature homogeneity across the entire block
A certificate can be output as a PDF after the self-test has been completed successfully.
The self-test USB key also activates the self-test function for all connected Mastercyclers.
3Operation
3 Operation
3.1 Activating the self-test function
Requirement
• A user is logged on (if the PIN function is activated).
• The navigation tree is displayed.
Connect the self-test USB key to an open USB port on the Thermocycler.
The message Please wait appears. The self-test USB key is detected after a few seconds.
The self-test function is now unlocked.
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