Use these logs to track events that occur on instruments and in the software and for troubleshooting. If you notice a problem in one or more experiments, open the run and application logs to find out when the problem started.ĬFX Manager software tracks information about the state of an instrument during a run in the Application Log (Figure 106). The software records results of this test in the Run Log and Application Log file. Cleaning the inner lid improves precise sample heating and coolingīefore starting a new run, the CFX96 Touch, CFX96 Touch Deep Well, CFX Connect, and CFX384 Touch instruments initiate a self-diagnostic test to verify that it is running within specifications. Never use abrasive detergents or rough material that will scratch the surface. Use a soft, lint-free cloth and water to remove debris and solutions from the inner lid surface. Heating the block with cleaning solution will damage the block, reaction module, and thermal cycler base.Ĭlean the inner lid. WARNING! Never heat the block after adding a cleaning solution. After cleaning, always rinse the wells thoroughly with water to remove all traces of cleaning reagents.
WARNING! Bleach, ethanol, or soap that is left in the blocks could corrode the block and destroy plastics during a run. CFX96 Touch, CFX96 Touch Deep Well, CFX Connect, and CFX384 Touch Systems Instruction Manual