User's Manual

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Xdrop™ instrument overview
The Xdrop™ droplet generator instrument is compatible with Samplix dPCR cartridges for production of
double emulsion dPCR droplets and Samplix dMDA cartridges for the generation of single emulsion droplets
for amplification of DNA. When using dMDA cartridges, always use the accompanying holder. The Xdrop™
droplet generator is used for generating both dPCR and dMDA droplets and is composed
of the following
parts (see figure below):
- A start button on the front of the instrument.
- Touch screen: provides the means to control the droplet generator with gloved or un-gloved
hands.
- Status LED: purple when initializing and shutting down, green when in standby, blue when
operating and yellow-green when opening and closing the drawer.
- Drawer: holds the dPCR or dMDA cartridge.
- USB port on the back of the instrument: connects to a USB flash drive for updating
instrument firmware.
- Air vents on the back of the instrument: for ventilation.
- A hardware switch on the back of the instrument.
Touch screen
Status LED
Start button