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

Chapter 7Maintaining the InstrumentChanging the Plate AdapterWhen to PerformMaterialsRequiredChanging thePlate AdapterRemove and replace the 7900HT instrument plate adapter after changing the sampleblock module format (for example, replacing a Standard 384-Well Block with aFast 96-Well Block).Note: The sample block must be used with the corresponding plate adapter of thesame plate format.• 3/32-inch hex key• One of the following:– 384-Well Plate Adapter– 96-Well Plate Adapter– Fast 96-Well Plate Adapter– TaqMan ® Low Density Array Adapter1. If the instrument tray is inside the 7900HT instrument, move the instrument trayto the OUT position:a. Start the SDS software.b. Click (or select File > New).c. In the New Document dialog box, click .d. In the new plate document, select the Instrument tab.e. In the Real-Time tab of the Instrument tab, click .The instrument tray rotates to the OUT position.f. Select File > Exit. The SDS software exits.2. Remove the four screws attaching the plate holder to the plate arm.UnscrewUnscrew3. Remove the plate adapter from the instrument tray.Note: If changing sample block formats (for example, replacing a Standard384-Well Block with a Fast 96-Well Block), store the plate adapter with thesample block module of the same format.7-12 Applied Biosystems 7900HT Fast Real-Time PCR System and SDS Enterprise Database User GuideDRAFTSeptember 1, 2004 11:39 am, CH_Maintenance.fm