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Stage

In the prompt line is equivalent to the “End” key.

On a program line means the program is locked; it can be copied and then edited but not edited directly.

Up arrow

Down arrow

Enter

Pause

The following terms are used when programming the CYCLER TCY:

Stage	A ‘Stage’ is the name given to the main repeated part of a program
	containing the ‘Steps’ to be repeated. A program can contain a maximum
	of 25 stages although typically only one or two are used.
Cycle	A ‘Cycle’ is the number of repetitions of a ‘Stage’
Step	A ‘Step’ is a user defined program line containing a temperature, a hold
	time and ramp rate. Typically three steps are created within one ‘Stage’.

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To enter the programming section of the Cycler TCY software, highlight ‘methods’ using the “Up Arrow” or “Down Arrow” keys

Press “Enter”

This screen lists all the programs saved on the unit. Use the “Up Arrow” and “Down

Arrow” keys to scroll through the list.

The number next to the program name is the unique “Speed dial” number allocated to the program for rapid retrieval (see below).

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Contents User’sGuide TCY 20, 25, 30Thermal Cyclers Shop online atServicing North America OMEGAnet Online Service omega.comInternet e-mail info@omega.com For immediate technical or application assistanceContents Operator Safety 2. Safety and installation1. Introduction Unpacking InstallationReplacement cable ELECTRICIANWorking Conditions Heating/Cooling Rate 3. Cycler TCY SpecificationTemperature Heated LidPower 4. User operation and consumablesDimensions Heated lid0.5ml Tubes to select TCYTCProgramsMethods00 Information ConfigurationPrograms Configuration5. Front panel controls MethodsThe Up arrow key The keysThe End, Finish or Exit key The Down arrow key6. Programming the CYCLER The Alpha/Numeric keysCycle MethodsPrograms00 Information ConfigurationStage StepRun ProgramMethod 2 STEP TEMPLATESTEP Option 1 Creating programs using templatesTo give a program a name To save the programto select DONNA 7 Run programmethod ProgramsMethods00 Information ConfigurationSet password to select To edit a field or step in an existing program72.0ºC Post hold10.0 5m00To set a password for a selected program UNNAMED #10.0ºCºC 105ºCNew*New- program ** 2 STEP TEMPLATE 5012 3 STEP TEMPLATE Example programsProgramming Typical 3-Step PCRto edit the step as To insert additional stepsTo delete a step described aboveTo add a new stage before an existing one to insertstage To add a new stage at the endTo insert a ‘pause’ into a program The prompt line will flash between ‘CHANGE TO PAUSE?’ and ‘YES or NO’Press “Enter” Press “Pause” To program increment or decrement temperature or timeTemperature profile of incremented Hold Time at step 3 of each cycle to go into edit modetwice to go into edit View methodProgram Run ProgrammethodGEORGE Stopping what you are doingto select Run methodProgramNewprogramMethods To run a programHold @ Sample58.0ºC 72.0ºCBlock s/nid 8. Configuration7. Information Unit s/nPasswordsFormat memory ProgramSettingsdefaultsxxxx SettingsSURE ? Thiswill delete Passwords9. Notes on transferring protocols from other thermal cyclers Heater Block removal 10. User maintenanceCleaning your CYCLER Underside of the CYCLER TCY11. Some frequently asked questions Insulation testing 12. Additional informationFault Finding FusesWARRANTY/DISCLAIMER RETURN REQUESTS/INQUIRIESFLOW/LEVEL TEMPERATUREPRESSURE, STRAIN AND FORCE pH/CONDUCTIVITY