Thermo Fisher Scientific QuantStudio Quick Reference
QUICK REFERENCE
QuantStudio™ 6 Pro Real-Time PCR System and QuantStudio™ 7
Pro Real-Time PCR System Hands‑Free Features
Pub. No. MAN0018430 Rev. E.0
Note: For safety and biohazard guidelines, see the “Safety” appendix in the QuantStudio™ 6 Pro Real-Time PCR System and
QuantStudio™ 7 Pro Real-Time PCR System User Guide (Pub. No. MAN0018045). Read the Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and follow the
handling instructions. Wear appropriate protective eyewear, clothing, and gloves.
This Quick Reference is intended as a benchtop reference for the set-up and use of hands-free features on the QuantStudio™ 6 Pro and
7 Pro Real-Time PCR Systems. For detailed instructions, supplemental procedures, and troubleshooting, see the QuantStudio™ 6 Pro
Real-Time PCR System and QuantStudio™ 7 Pro Real-Time PCR System User Guide (Pub. No. MAN0018045).
Description of hands‑free features ............................................................................ 1
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Facial authentication ....................................................................................... 1
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Voice commands .......................................................................................... 3
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Indicators for the hands-free features .......................................................................... 5
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Limited product warranty .................................................................................... 5
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Description of hands‑free features
The Applied Biosystems™ QuantStudio™ 6 Pro and 7 Pro Real-Time PCR Systems have the following hands‑free features:
• Facial Authentication—The instrument allows hands‑free facial authentication to sign into an instrument profile. The instrument
camera detects a face and will sign in the user after the face is matched to a facial profile on the instrument.
• Voice commands—The instrument recognizes a set of commands for hands‑free operation. Only an administrator profile that
is linked to a Connect account can enable this feature. For detailed instructions on how to link a Connect profile to the
instrument, see the QuantStudio™ 6 Pro Real-Time PCR System and QuantStudio™ 7 Pro Real-Time PCR System User Guide (Pub.
No. MAN0018045).
Facial authentication
Light guidelines
Use the following guidelines to ensure that there is proper lighting for facial authentication.
• Avoid direct light above or behind the user.
• Place the instrument in a position that minimizes backlight.
• For optimal results, place the instrument between two ceiling lights.
Enable facial authentication (administrator only)
An administrator must enable the facial authentication feature before a facial profile can be added to an existing instrument profile.
1. In the home screen, tap
2. Set On/O slider, under Enable Facial Authentication, to On.
(Settings)4Hands-free operation.
3. Tap Done.
• Sign‑in with facial authentication is enabled.
• A facial profile can be added to an existing instrument profile.
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Disable facial authentication (administrator only)
1. From the home screen, tap (Settings)4Hands-free operation.
2. Set On/O slider, under Enable Facial Authentication, to O.
3. Tap Done.
• Sign–in with facial authentication is disabled.
• A facial profile cannot be added to an existing instrument profile.
Facial authentication during initial creation of an instrument profile
During initial instrument profile set up, the workflow proceeds immediately to Set up Facial Authentication. For detailed instructions, see
the QuantStudio™ 6 Pro Real-Time PCR System and QuantStudio™ 7 Pro Real-Time PCR System User Guide (Pub. No. MAN0018045).
Add facial authentication to an existing instrument profile
When a profile is set up for facial authentication, the photographs should reflect how the user appears in the lab. For example, safety
glasses should be worn to set up facial authentication if safety glasses will be worn when signing in.
1. Sign in.
2. In the home screen, tap
Note: The instrument must be configured for facial authentication (see “Enable facial authentication (administrator only)” on page 1).
The Facial profile button will not display if the instrument is not configured for facial authentication.
3. Prepare for the photographs, then tap Next.
4. Center your face within the green frame, then tap Start.
Note: You must position yourself close enough to the instrument so that the green frame shows only your face without any of the
surrounding background. This position is closer to the instrument than when you sign in with facial authentication.
The instrument will take three separate photos after you tap Capture. The instrument will display a countdown before each individual
photo is taken.
5. Tap one of the following options.
• Done
• Re-take
(Profile)4Facial profile4Set up now.
Sign in with facial authentication
For information on indicators for facial authentication, see “Indicators for facial authentication” on page 5.
The instrument must accept facial authentication (see “Enable facial authentication (administrator only)” on page 1).
The instrument must have the sign‑in screen displayed. Sign out the current user to return to the sign‑in screen.
1. Stand in front of the instrument.
Center yourself in front of the instrument. The ideal position is approximately 27 inches (69 cm) from the camera.
Note: You do not need to position yourself as closely to the instrument to sign in as when you took the photos to set up facial
authentication.
2. Wait while the instrument searches for a match with the photos associated with profiles.
3. (Optional) Reposition yourself if the instrument indicates that the face is out of position.
Ensure that you are centered in front of the instrument. Move away from the instrument and towards the instrument to find the
correct position.
The user is signed into the instrument and the home screen is displayed.
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