Techne TC-PLUS Satellite Manuel d'utilisateur

TC-PLUS Satellite and Techne Workbench PC Software OPERATOR’S MANUAL Version 1.7 02/13

10 SICHERHEITS- INFORMATIONEN Lesen Sie diese Anleitung vor Verwendung des TC-PLUS Satellite bitte sorgfältig durch. ACHTUNG HOHE TEMPERATUREN S

11 Ersatzkabel Bei einem eventuellen Austausch des Netzkabels wird ein Kabel vom Typ H05VV-F mit 1 mm2 Adernquerschnitt und Europa

12 INFORMAZIONI DI SICUREZZA Leggere attentamente il presente manuale prima di usare il TC-PLUS Satellite. AVVERTENZA Le ALTE TEMPERATURE SONO

13 7. Accendere lo strumento per mezzo dell'interruttore situato sulla parte anteriore dell'unità. Cavo di ricambio Qualora occorra

14 INFORMACIÓN DE SEGURIDAD Lea atentamente este manual antes de utilizar el TC-PLUS Satellite. ADVERTENCIA LAS ALTAS TEMPERATURAS SON PELIGROSAS,

15 7. Encienda el instrumento usando el interruptor situado en el frente de la unidad. Cable de repuesto Si es necesario sustituir el cabl

16 CONTACT INFORMATION For technical, sales or servicing information, contact your local Techne dealer or: UK Bibby Scientific Ltd. Beacon Road

17 TC-PLUS SATELLITE SPECIFICATION TEMPERATURE Block temperature range 0 or 20ºC below ambient to 100ºC Block uniformity <±0.3ºC Temperature

18 INSTALLATION See also the Safety Information sections on pages 6 to 15. Front view 1. TC-PLUS Satellite ID and st

19 Installation 1. Place the unit on a suitable flat bench, ensuring that the air inlet vents on the front and rear are free from obstruction. Tw

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20 Workbench will automatically detect any connected units. TECHNE WORKBENCH HOME SCREEN Techne Workbench opens in the Library screen shown belo

21 SETTINGS Click on Settings to select the default location on the PC for saving program and temperature log files and to set up preferred prog

22 From the pop up box, select the required folder location then click OK. Once the location has been selected it will be listed on the screen as

23 Temperature display Select ºC or ºF. Display Invalid Data Entered Warnings When set to ON, shows prompts when programming to warn the user if

24 Hot Start Set to ON to pause at the required set temperature. The program will not continue until the unit is manually un-paused. Final Exten

25 INSTRUMENTS Select Instruments from the menu bar to view all units connected to the PC. Identify To identify a particular TC-PLUS

26 View Running Program To view the current program running on a particular unit, select the required unit and click on View Running Pr

27 PROGRAMS Click on Programs to create a new program, open an existing program or exit Techne Workbench. New Program Sel

28 View Clicking on this opens the Live Monitor screen which shows a graphical representation of the program. The run can also be started from thi

29 Heated Lid Use this to set the heated lid temperature (in general approximately 10ºC higher than the hottest block temperature i

3CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION 4 BEFORE USE 5 Unpacking 5 SAFETY AND INSTALLATION 6 English 6 Français 8 Deutsch 10 Italiano 12 Español 14 C

30 Time Enter the hold time of the step. For ease of use, the time can be entered in seconds. For example for 30 seconds type 30s or for 10 minute

31 Increment/decrement temperature and gradient To add an increment/decrement temperature or gradient temperature to a s

32 Open Click on Open to browse for a program or temperature log file. Select the required program or temperature log f

33 LIBRARY Click on Library to display all the programs and temperature log files stored on the PC. New Program Click o

34 Sort By Use this to organise the display order of the files. There are a number of sorting options.

35 Search Use Search to find a specific program or temperature log file. Select the Search By … criteria you wish to use, then click on Apply Sear

36 Search by File Type Search for only programs or temperature log files. Delete Use Delete to remove a file permanently. Select the file yo

37 Temperature Log Click on Temperature Log to view the Temperature Log Monitor screen. This displays the block temperature in 1 second interv

38 Click on About to check for Techne Workbench updates and to check the current version of software installed on the PC.

39 To help with programming, a number of program templates are saved in Techne Workbench which are available to edit or can be run directly withou

4INTRODUCTION The TC-PLUS Satellite is an advanced gradient thermal cycler designed to accurately and rapidly control the temperatures of sam

40 The maximum gradient temperature range which can be set is 30ºC (96-well block) and the minimum is 1ºC; the lowest temperature is 0ºC or 20ºC

41 FAQS Q1 How do I adjust the pressure of the heated lid for my tubes or plates? A1 No adjustment is necessary. The lid automatically applies

42 TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND SERVICING If you require further technical or application assistance please contact Techne at: E-mail: technehelp@bibb

43 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION USER MAINTENANCE Before cleaning your unit, disconnect it from the power supply. The outer case of the T

44 REPLACEMENT PARTS The following replacement parts can be obtained from Bibby Scientific Ltd. or your Techne dealer: Product code Description

45 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

5BEFORE USE Before using the TC-PLUS Satellite please make sure you have read this manual carefully. If there is any doubt relating to the p

6SAFETY INFORMATION Please read all the information in this manual before using the TC-PLUS Satellite. WARNING HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DANGEROUS: th

7ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS The TC-PLUS Satellite is designed operate under the following conditions: • Indoor use • Ambient temperature range +5º

8L'INFORMATION DE SÛRETÉ Veuillez lire attentivement toutes les instructions de ce document avant d’utiliser le TC-PLUS Satellite. AVERTISSEM

9Câble de rechange S’il s’avère nécessaire de remplacer le cordon d’alimentation, utiliser un câble de 1 mm² conforme à la norme H05VV-F relié à u