Applied Biosystems 7900HT Fast Real-Time PCR System and SDS ...

Chapter 4Operating the InstrumentDisconnectingthe Software fromthe InstrumentThe SDS software has the ability to halt all communications with the 7900HTinstrument. The ‘disconnect’ option permits the simultaneous operation of both theSDS software and the Automation Controller Software. Because both programscontrol the Applied Biosystems 7900HT Fast Real-Time PCR System, one programmust relinquish control of the 7900HT instrument before the other can be used tooperate it.To…disconnect thesoftware fromthe instrumentreconnect the software(once disconnected)Then…1. In the SDS software, select the Instrument tab of the openplate document.2. Select the Real-Time or Plate-Read tab.3. Click .Note: Once disconnected, the software neither monitors norcontrols the 7900HT instrument.to reconnect to an open plate document:1. Select File > Close to close the plate document.2. Click (or select File > Open).3. In the Look In field, navigate to and select the platedocument of interest.4. Click ,Upon opening the plate document, the softwarere-establishes the 7900HT instrument connection.to reconnect to an new plate document, click(or select File > New).Upon creation of the plate document, the softwarere-establishes the connection with the 7900HT instrument.4-30 Applied Biosystems 7900HT Fast Real-Time PCR System and SDS Enterprise Database User GuideDRAFTSeptember 1, 2004 11:39 am, CH_Basic.fm