Maverick qPCR System (MQ4 Series) Instruction Manual (V1.0) - Chapter 3

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Chapter 3 Instrument Installation

This chapter describes the use and storage conditions of the MQ4 ultra-portable quantitative fluorescence PCR instrument, its structural components, removal of the fixture, installation/uninstallation of the software, and preparation for power-up.

3.1 Environmental conditions

1) Transportation and storage conditions of the instrument

a. Environmental temperature:-5℃~40℃ ;

b. Relative humidity:≤75% 

2) Working conditions requirements

a. Environmental temperature:15℃~35℃ 

b. Environmental humidity:35%~75%

c. Input voltage: DC 15V 9.6A

3.2  Unpacking

1) The outer packaging of the product is a cardboard box, filled with shock-absorbing foam inside, after unpacking, first check whether the items you receive are missing or damaged.

2) If the outer packaging of the product is obviously damaged during transportation, please do not use it and contact the manufacturer and authorized distributor in time.

3) Check the completeness of the provided accessories against the packing list (Table 3-3-1).

4) If the instrument or accessories have been damaged or lost in transit, please inform the shipping company personnel and our customer service personnel.

3.3 Check the packing list

After opening the box, please check the contents of the box according to the packing list, if the items are found to be damaged or missing, please contact the manufacturer and the authorized distributor immediately.

Table 3-3-1 Packing list

Accessory

Quantity

Fluorescence Quantitative PCR System

1

Power Cord

1

Power Adapter

1

USB Cable

1

Instruction Manual

1

Factory Inspection Report

1

Warranty Card

1

Certificate of Conformity

1

3.4 Power cord connection

1) Adapter connection: the adapter supplied with the instrument should be used to connect the adapter to the instrument.

2) Power cord connection: use the power cord provided with the instrument. When connecting, the instrument power switch should be in the "off" state, and then turn on the instrument switch after connecting.

3.5 How to use the instrument

Back of MQ4 instrument

Figure 3-5-1 Back of the instrument 

Front of MQ4 instrument

Figure 3-5-2 Front of the instrument

1) Insert the DC connector into the power jack of the instrument and hear the "click" sound to indicate that it is inserted in place, as shown in Figure 3-5-1.

2) Turn on the instrument power switch (boat switch) and the instrument power indicator lights up (green).

3) Open the flap of the instrument and put the collected sample tubes into the sample table position shown in the figure.

4) Close the flap, run the test, the instrument starts normally and then the operation indicator lights on (blue). 


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