10x Genomics Chromium Controller Readiness Test User manual

Library Construction
Chromium™
Controller
Readiness Test
FOR USE WITH
Chromium™ Controller & Accessory Kit
PN-120223

NOTICES
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Chromium™ Controller Readiness Test 1
Notices
Manual Part Number
CG00025 Rev A
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Chromium™ Controller Readiness Test 2
Chromium™ Controller Accessory Kit
Product Description # Part Number
Chromium™ Controller Accessory Kit 110204
Power Cord 1 34000X
10x™ Vortex Adapter 3 330002
10x™ Chip Holder 2 330019
10x™ Gasket (3 pack) 1 -
10x™ Vortex Clip 2 230002
10x™ Magnetic Separator 2 230003
Chromium Test Chip V1 1 230024

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Chromium™ Controller Readiness Test 3
1. Turn on the Chromium™ Controller
a) Ensure the Chromium Controller is positioned in accordance with recommendations in
the Chromium Controller Specifications.
b) Turn on the Chromium Controller using the power switch on the back of the unit.
c) The Chromium Controller touchscreen will indicate initialization is in progress.
d) When initialization is complete, press the button on the touchscreen of the Chromium
Controller to eject the tray and remove the foam strip used for protection during
shipping. Press the button again to retract the tray.

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Chromium™ Controller Readiness Test 4
2. Assemble a Test Chip and a 10x™ Chip Holder
a) Align the notch on the upper left corner of the Test Chip with the notch on the 10x Chip
Holder and insert the left-hand side of the Test Chip under the guide.
b) Depress the right-hand side of the Test Chip until the spring-loaded clip engages the
Test Chip.
c) Close the hinged lid of the 10x Chip Holder. After loading the Test Chip, the 10x Chip
Holder should lay flat on the bench top with the lid closed.
d) Orient the assembly so that the Partitioning Oil wells (row labeled 3) are toward you.

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Chromium™ Controller Readiness Test 5
3. Attach a Gasket & Run the Chromium™ Controller
3.1. Attach a 10x™ Gasket
a) The notched cut of the 10x Gasket should be at the top left corner. Hold the 10x Gasket
by the tongue and hook it on the left-hand tabs of the 10x Chip Holder. Gently pull the
10x Gasket toward the right and hook it on the two right-hand tabs. Ensure the 10x
Gasket holes are aligned with the wells.
3.2. Run the Chromium™ Controller
a) Press the button on the touchscreen of the Chromium Controller to eject the tray.
Touch the touchscreen to wake up the
Chromium Controller
Press the eject button to eject the tray

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Chromium™ Controller Readiness Test 6
b) Place the Test Chip assembled in 10x™ Chip Holder with a 10x™ Gasket installed on the
tray (align the diagonal etchings on the top left corner of the 10x Chip Holder and the
back left corner of the tray).
c) Press the button to retract the tray. Confirm the Chromium™ Test program shows on
screen and press the play button to begin the run.
Place the assembled Chip, 10x Chip
Holder and 10x Gasket in the tray and
press the button to retract the tray
Confirm the Chromium Test program
shows on the screen and press the
play button to start the run
d) At the completion of the run (3 min), the Chromium Controller will chime. Press the
button to eject the tray. Remove and disassemble the Chip Holder assembly. Press the
button again to retract the empty tray.
After the run is completed, press the
eject button to eject the tray
Remove the Chip Holder assembly and
press the button again to retract the
tray
e) If there are any problems during this process, contact [e-mail]
for further assistance.
f) Save the 10x Chip Holder for use with your Chromium Controller. The 10x Gasket and
Test Chip should also be stored.