Manual

C1000 Touch

Thermal Cycler Manual

3 Running Protocols

Read this chapter for instructions on running protocols.

• Preparing to run a protocol (page 21)

• Monitoring a run (page 23)

• Pausing and resuming a run (page 24)

• Skipping steps in a protocol (page 25)

• Canceling a run (page 25)

• Incubating samples (page 25)

Preparing to Run a Protocol

To start a run, use one of the following methods:

• Select a protocol from the saved files library, then touch the Run button

• Edit a protocol from the saved files library, then touch the Run button

• Create a new protocol, then touch the Run button

1. If more than one block is connected to the C1000 Touch

thermal cycler, the select

blocks window opens.

2. Select the reaction module blocks on which to run the protocol by touching the

checkbox next to the desired blocks. Alternatively, touch the Select All button to select

all available blocks. A check mark appears in the checkbox to indicate that a block is

selected.

3. When running a protocol on more than one block, determine whether you want to start

blocks individually or simultaneously. Touch the Confirm all blocks individually

checkbox when starting the runs at different times.

4. Touch the OK button to confirm.