Qubit
Catalog no. Q32866
Rev. Date: 4 October 2010
MAN0003231
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2.0 Fluorometer
User Manual
Contents
Product Contents...........................................................................................................3
Safety Information ........................................................................................................4
Introduction..........................................................................................5
Description of Qubit
Product Specifications ..................................................................................................8
Methods................................................................................................ 9
Getting Started...............................................................................................................9
Guidelines for Using the Qubit
Calibrating the Qubit
Reading Samples .........................................................................................................19
Calculating the Original Sample Concentration ....................................................22
Cleaning and Maintenance........................................................................................29
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................30
Appendix ............................................................................................33
Critical Qubit
Accessory Products.....................................................................................................36
Regulatory Requirements ..........................................................................................37
Technical Support .......................................................................................................38
Purchaser Notification................................................................................................39
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Assay Considerations .....................................................................33
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Product Contents
Qubit® 2.0
Fluorometer
Upon Receiving
the Instrument
The Qubit® 2.0 Fluorometer is shipped with the components
listed below:
Component Quantity
Qubit® 2.0 Fluorometer 1
Universal Power Cord with 4 adaptor plugs
(for U.S./E.U./U.K./Australia)
Qubit® 2.0 USB drive
(includes the instruction manual)
Qubit® 2.0 Fluorometer Quick Reference Card
(QRC)
Certificate of Conformity (COC) 1
The complete instruction manual is also available on our website
at www.invitrogen.com/qubit
See pages 5–8 for the description and specifications of the
®
Qubit
2.0 Fluorometer.
Examine the instrument carefully for damage incurred during
transit. Ensure that all parts of the instrument, including
accessories listed above, are included with the product. Damage
claims must be filed with the carrier; the warranty does not cover
in-transit damage.
See page 9 to install the instrument.
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Registering Your
Instrument
Intended Use
Visit probes.invitrogen.com/qubit to register your instrument.
You will be asked to supply the serial number, your name, and
your contact details. Registering your instrument ensures that
you will receive notifications of software upgrades and
information on new assays for use with the Qubit® 2.0
Fluorometer.
For research use only. Not intended for any animal or human
therapeutic or diagnostic use.
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