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Turning on the ABI PRISM 7900HT Sequence Detection System
Turning On the
7900HT Instrument
Status lights
7900HT instrument
power button
TheactivationoftheABIPRISM 7900HT Sequence Detection System is sequential,
each component must be activated in a specific order for the system to initialize
properly. If performed out of sequence, the components may not be able to establish
the necessary communication connections.
Zymark Twister Microplate
Handler (power button in the rear)
IMPORTANT Turn on the power to the instrument and the plate handler at least 10 min before
use. When activated, the instrument heats the sample block cover to 105 °C. If a run is started
before the heated cover reaches 105 °C, the instrument will pause until it reaches the optimal
temperature before commencing the run.
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Monitor
power button
Computer
power button
To activate the components of the ABI PRISM 7900HT Sequence Detection System:
Step Action
1 Turn on the monitor and computer.
2 Turn on the Zymark Twister Microplate Handler by pressing the power switch
located on the back panel of the plate handler (see below).
! CAUTION PHYSICAL HAZARD. Keep clear of the arm when activating the
plate handler. Once activated, the arm automatically moves to its home position.
A B C
HI-POT
D
Rear Panel of the Twister
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Power switch
If operating normally, the plate handler moves the arm to the home position (over
the output stack).
3 Turn on the 7900HT instrument by pressing the power button located below the
status lights on the front of the instrument (see the figure at the top of the page).
If operating normally, the 7900HT instrument will do the following on startup:
♦ Emit a high-pitched tone signalling that system has been initialized.
♦ Cycle the status lights (Red > Orange > Green) indicating that the 7900HT
instrument is active (see “Reading the Instrument Status Lights” on page 3-6 for
more information).
Getting Started 3-5