Labnet MultiGene Mini Personal Thermal Cycler User Manual
MultiGeneMini
ThermalCycler
TC020-24 /TC020-24-230V
TC050-18 /TC050-18-230V
Operation Manual
Ver.1.2
Labnet International
CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................... 1
1 Normal Operating Conditions .................................................................................................. 1
2 Transportation and Storage Conditions................................................................................... 1
3 Basic Specifications................................................................................................................. 1
4 Performance ............................................................................................................................ 2
5 Software Functions .................................................................................................................. 2
CHAPTER 2 Features ........................................................................................................................ 3
1 Description............................................................................................................................... 3
2 Keyboard Diagram................................................................................................................... 4
3 Key Functions .......................................................................................................................... 4
4 Inspection before Power-up..................................................................................................... 5
5 Power-on Procedures .............................................................................................................. 5
CHAPTER 3 OPERATION GUIDE..................................................................................................... 6
1 How to Run a Program ............................................................................................................ 6
1.1 How to edit a program ....................................................................................................... 7
1.2 How to Set System Parameters ...................................................................................... 12
CHAPTER 4 TROUBLE SHOOTING............................................................................................... 14
1 Failure Analysis and Processing Procedures........................................................................ 14
2 Block Error Messages ........................................................................................................... 15
APPENDIX 1 Wiring Diagrams .................................................................................................... 16
APPENDIX 2 Parameter Values.................................................................................................. 18
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CHAPTER 1 SPECIFICATIONS
This chapter describes the MultiGene Mini Thermal Cycler’s operation, transportation
and storage conditions, basic parameters, performance and functions.
1 Normal Operating Conditions
Ambient operating temperature: 10°C ∼ 30°C
Relative humidity: ≤70%
Power supply: ~100-120V, 200W, 50/60Hz
~220-240V, 200W, 50/60Hz
Note:
Before powering on, please confirm that the above operating
conditions are satisfied. The unit must be plugged into a
grounded outlet.
2 Transportation and Storage Conditions
Ambient temperature: -20 ºC～+55 ºC
Relative humidity: ≤80%
3 Basic Specifications
Model
Parameters
TC050-18
TC020-24
Sample Capacity
18
24
Tube Volume (ml)
0.5
0.2
Dimensions (mm)
297×212×200（L×W×H）
Display Screen
320×240 Backlit LCD
Weight (kg)
3.2
250V 2.5A (Ф5×20mm)
Fuse
125V 5A (Ф5×20mm)
Computer
Interface
RS232
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4 Specifications
Temperature range: 4ºC～99ºC
Maximum Heating rate: ≥5.0ºC/sec(max)
Maximum Cooling rate: ≥4.0ºC/sec(max)
Temperature Resolution ± 0.1°C
Block Temperature accuracy: ≤±0.3ºC
Temperature display accuracy: ≤±0.5ºC
Block temperature uniformity: ≤±0.5ºC
Heated lid work temperature range: 105ºC±5ºC
Note: These performance specifications can be met when the unit is operated in Ambient
temperature: 23±5ºC,humidity≤70%
Temperature control accuracy and block temperature uniformity are tested at the following
temperature settings: 55ºC，72ºC，95ºC
Max. number of cycles: 99
Max. Segments within a cycle: 9
Max. temperature time: 99 min. 59 sec.
Max. incubation and in situ time: 99 hour 59 min.
Program storage capacity: 100
5 Software Functions
File editing and saving
File accessing, modifying and deleting
Automatic file link
Heating/cooling rate setting
Automatic temperature and time increments/decrements during cycling
Real-time display of data at each phase of program execution
Pause
Stop
Auto-restart in case of power failure
Audible alarm
Run time estimation
Remaining time estimate
Date and time (year, month, day, hour, minute, second) display
Audible alarm in the event of failure
Note:
The above software functions are listed for reference only. Labnet
reserves the right to modify the software without notice.
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CHAPTER 2 Features
This chapter covers the MultiGene Mini Thermal Cycler’s mechanics, the keyboard
and each key’s function, and preparations before power-on.
1 Description
① Heated lid & Block
② LCD Display
③ Keyboard
④ RS232 interface
⑤ Power switch
⑥ Power connecter
⑦ Fuse Socket
Note:
1 The fuse specifications are as follows: 250V:2.5A / 125V:5A, Ø5×20mm. The fuse
should be replaced with one that meets these specifications.
2 Contact your distributor or Labnet’s service department if you need proper fuses.
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2 Keyboard Diagram
3 Key Functions
“CE”，can be used to change “+, -” when editing
temperature and time.
“Right/Left”，moves the cursor one position to
the left or right during file parameter setting.
“Up/Down”，moving the cursor one position up or
down during file parameter setting.
“Enter”，press it to accept the present parameter
settings displayed on the screen.
“Function”, press any button to accept the
current items displayed above the buttons.
“Numbers & Letters”,
select the letter by pressing
the key until your selection
appears on the screen.
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4 Inspection before Power-up
Before switching the power on, please ensure that:
1) Supply voltage matches the voltage rating label on the instrument. (refer to
Chapter 2);
2) The plug has been inserted into the power socket;
5 Power-on Procedures
Turn on the power (i.e. turn the power switch to position ‘1’), the MultiGene Mini
Thermal Cycler will beep 4 times, and the LCD will display ‘ ’. This
means the device is self-testing, which takes about 1-2 minutes. After the self-test is
complete, the main menu will be displayed, and the device is ready for the following
operations, editing, accessing, modifying, or deleting a file.
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