Endress+Hauser Analytik Jena Biometra TRIO User manual

Installation Instructions
Biometra TRIO
Triple Powered PCR Thermocycler

Manufacturer Analytik Jena GmbH
Konrad-Zuse-Straße 1
07745 Jena, Germany
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Technical Service Biometra GmbH
Rudolf-Wissell-Straße 15
37079 Göttingen / Germany
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
General Information http://www.analytik-jena.com
Documentation Number 34-3600-005-23
Edition A (07/2022)
Technical Documentation Analytik Jena GmbH
© Copyright 2022, Analytik Jena GmbH
For a proper and safe use of this product follow the instructions. Keep the
operating manual for future reference.

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Table of contents
1 Basic information ................................................................................................................................................. 5
1.1 About this manual ............................................................................................................................................ 5
1.2 Intended use ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
2 Security ................................................................................................................................................................. 7
2.1 Safety labeling on the device ........................................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Requirements for the operating personnel..................................................................................................... 8
2.3 Safety instructions for transport and commissioning..................................................................................... 8
2.4 Safety instructions: during operation .............................................................................................................. 8
2.4.1 Summary of safety instructions ....................................................................................................................... 8
2.4.2 Safety instructions – protection against explosion and fire........................................................................... 9
2.4.3 Safety instructions – electrical equipment ...................................................................................................... 9
2.4.4 Handling hazardous substances ...................................................................................................................... 10
2.5 Safety instructions–maintenance and repair ................................................................................................ 10
2.6 Behavior during emergencies .......................................................................................................................... 11
3 Installation and commissioning ........................................................................................................................... 12
3.1 Installation conditions...................................................................................................................................... 12
3.1.1 Ambient conditions .......................................................................................................................................... 12
3.1.2 Power supply..................................................................................................................................................... 12
3.2 Unpacking and setting up the device............................................................................................................... 12
3.3 Setting the operating voltage .......................................................................................................................... 13
3.4 Opening and closing the device....................................................................................................................... 14
4 Operation.............................................................................................................................................................. 16

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1 Basic information
1.1 About this manual
Content These are the installation instructions for the 3 models of the thermal cycler Biometra
TRIO. In this text, these models are collectively referred to as “the device”.
As part of the detailed operating manual, these installation instructions contain the first
steps for commissioning the device as well as the safety instructions. For all subsequent
steps, please refer to the detailed operating manual which you will find in electronic for-
mat on the USB flash drive which is part of the delivery. Alternatively, you can browse
the download section for the device on the Analytik Jena website.
The device is intended to be operated by qualified specialist personnel who must ob-
serve all instructions given in the detailed operating manual.
The operating manual provides information about the design and operation of the de-
vice and provides operating personnel with the necessary know-how for safe handling of
the device and its components. Furthermore, the operating manual includes information
on the maintenance and servicing of the device as well as information on potential
causes of malfunctions and their correction.
These instructions apply to devices from software version ME 1.70 - RE 1.46.
Furthermore, the words “protocol” and “program” are used to describe the same term in
these instructions. In this context, a protocol or program is one or several consecutive
temperature increments with the same or varying holding times which can be repeated
in cycles.
Conventions Instructions for actions occurring in chronological order are numbered and combined
into action units.
Warnings are indicated by a warning triangle and a signal word. The type, source and
consequences of the hazard are stated together with notes on preventing the hazard.
Elements of the control and analysis program are indicated as follows:
¡Program terms are in bold (e.g., the System menu).
¡Menu items are separated by vertical lines (e.g., System|Device).
Symbols and signal words used
in this manual
The user manual uses the following symbols and signal words to indicate hazards or in-
structions. These warnings are always placed before an action.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which can cause death or very serious (possi-
bly permanent) injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which can cause slight or minor injuries.

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NOTICE
Provides information on potential material or environmental damage.
1.2 Intended use
The device Biometra TRIO is an end-point thermal cycler. The device is designed to am-
plify nucleic acids by iteration cycles of heating and cooling using DNA polymerases in a
PCR reaction.
The thermal cycler is a device for general laboratory use.
The device combines modern design and user-friendly software. The user interface con-
sists of a touch screen. The screen can display the time and status of the temperature
program for each cycle in form of a diagram or a table. The operating personnel can use
the touch screen keyboard to enter information and program parameters directly to the
device.
Its high cooling and heating rates allow using the device for fast PCR applications. They
also reduce the program execution time.
The device and its components may only be used for the analyses listed in the user man-
ual. Only this specified use is regarded as the intended use, ensuring the safety of the
user and the device.

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2 Security
For your own safety and to ensure error-free and safe operation of the device, please
read this chapter carefully before commissioning.
Observe all safety instructions listed in this user manual and all messages and infor-
mation displayed on the monitor by the control and analysis software.
2.1 Safety labeling on the device
Warning and mandatory action labels have been attached to the device and must al-
ways be observed.
Damaged or missing warning and mandatory action labels can cause incorrect ac-
tions leading to personal injury or material damage. The labels must not be removed.
Damaged warning and mandatory action labels must be replaced immediately!
The following warning and mandatory action labels have been attached to the de-
vice:
Warning symbol Meaning Comment
Warning of a danger
point
Proceed with care when handling bio-
logical and biochemical samples and
when working on the device.
Warning against hot
surface
There is a risk of burning at the heated
lid, the thermal block, the samples,
and the rear of the device.
Mandatory signs/
information sym-
bols
Meaning Comment
Symbol for waste dis-
posal in accordance
with the WEEE directive
Do not dispose of the device as house-
hold waste.
CE marking
For People's Republic of
China only
The device contains controlled sub-
stances. Analytik Jena GmbH guaran-
tees that these substances will not es-
cape in the next 25 years if the device
is only used for the intended purpose.
Ensure ventilation slots
are unobstructed
Ensure that the ventilation slots on
the underside and at the rear of the
device are unobstructed. Make sure
that there are no objects underneath
the device, e.g., paper that may be
drawn against the ventilation slot and
thus interfere with ventilation.

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2.2 Requirements for the operating personnel
The device must only be operated by qualified specialist personnel instructed in the
use of the device. This instruction also include teaching the contents of this user
manual and of the user manuals of the connected system components. We recom-
mend training by qualified employees of Analytik Jena or its representatives.
In addition to the safety instructions in this user manual, the general applicable
safety and accident prevention regulations of the respective country the device is op-
erated in must be observed and adhered to. The operator must ensure the latest ver-
sion of these regulations.
The user manual must be accessible to the operating and service personnel.
2.3 Safety instructions for transport and commissioning
¡Please verify that the delivery is complete upon receiving the device and check
for possible transport damage. Only start the device when it is free from defects.
Please address any complaints and claims to the manufacturer.
To prevent health damage, the following must be observed when moving the device
in the laboratory (lifting and carrying):
¡The device has no carrying handles. To transport the device, grip the device
firmly at the bottom with both hands and lift it.
¡Empty the sample block before transporting the device. There must be no sam-
ple vessels in the block.
¡Only send the device in its original packaging and with transport locks in place.
¡Risk of damage to health due to improper decontamination! Perform a profes-
sional and documented decontamination of the device before returning it to An-
alytik Jena. The decontamination report is available from Service when register-
ing the return. Without a completed decontamination report, the acceptance of
the device will be refused. The sender may be liable for damage caused by inade-
quate decontamination of the device.
2.4 Safety instructions: during operation
2.4.1 Summary of safety instructions
The operator must make sure that the device and its safety equipment is in sound
condition each time before starting up the device. This applies in particular after
each modification or extension of the device or its repair.
Observe the following:
¡The device may only be operated if all items of protective equipment (e.g. covers
in front of electronic components) are in place, properly installed and fully oper-
ational.
¡The sound condition of the protection and safety equipment must be checked
regularly. Any defects must be corrected as soon as they occur.
¡Protective and safety equipment must never be removed, modified or switched
off during operation.
¡Always ensure free access to the main switch and to the emergency shutdown
switches and locks during operation.

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¡The ventilation equipment on the device must be in good working condition.
Covered ventilation grilles or slots etc. may cause the device to break down or
may cause damage to it.
¡Modifications, conversions and extensions to the device are only permitted after
consultation with Analytik Jena. Unauthorized modifications can jeopardize the
device’s operational safety and may lead to limitations regarding the warranty
and access to customer service.
¡Be careful to avoid crushing or pinching injuries when closing the device.
¡The use of oil between the samples and the sample block is not necessary to
achieve an improved heat exchange. However, if you still want to use oil, you
should use mineral oil. Do not use silicone oil.
¡Ensure that no liquid enters the interior of the device, for example at cable con-
nections. There is a danger of electric shock.
There is a risk of burns on the device. The following has to be observed:
¡The thermal block, the samples, and the heated lid reach high temperatures.
There is a risk of burns during contact.
¡Keep all combustible materials away from the device.
¡Verify that the lid is securely closed before starting the program. Do not touch
the heated lid during operation.
¡The rapid heating of the thermal block can cause liquids to boil explosively. Al-
ways wear safety goggles during operation.
¡Do not touch hot sample vessels or plates and do not open them as boiling liquid
may escape.
¡Only use consumables such as plates and tubes that are suitable for high tem-
peratures up to 100°C, that fit well into the thermal block without shaking, and
whose lids or sealing foils seal tightly.
2.4.2 Safety instructions – protection against explosion and fire
The device may not be operated in an explosive environment.
2.4.3 Safety instructions – electrical equipment
Lethal voltages may occur in the device! Contact with live components may cause
death, serious injury or painful electrical shock.
¡Work on the electronics may only be carried out by the customer service of Ana-
lytik Jena and specially authorized technicians.
¡The electrical components must be checked regularly by a qualified electrician.
Any defects such as loose connections or faulty or damaged cables must be re-
paired without delay.
¡Before opening the device’s housing, the device must be switched off using the
mains switch and the mains plug must be disconnected from the power outlet.
¡The power plug must be connected to a properly installed and rated power outlet
to ensure that the device meets protection classI (ground connector). Before
connecting the device to the mains network set the correct operating voltage at
the voltage switch on the underside of the device. Do not replace the removable
power cable of the device with a power cable that does not meet the specifica-
tions (with no protective ground conductor). Extensions of the supply cable are
not permitted.
¡In the event of interferences with electric components, the device must be
switched off immediately using the power switch (on the equipment backplate)
and the power supply disconnected from the mains.

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¡Do not operate the device near sources of strong electromagnetic radiation such
as an unshielded, deliberately operated high-frequency source. Strong electro-
magnetic fields can interfere with the proper operation of the device.
2.4.4 Handling hazardous substances
The operator is responsible for the selection of substances used in the process as well
as for their safe handling. This is particularly important for radioactive, infectious,
poisonous, corrosive, combustible, explosive and otherwise dangerous substances.
When handling hazardous substances, the locally applicable safety instructions and
instructions in the safety data sheets from the manufacturers of the auxiliary and op-
erating materials must be complied with.
¡Protective goggles and rubber gloves have to be worn when handing reagents.
¡When treating only a small number of samples, two empty tubes of the same
height must be placed in the corner positions of the block in addition to the
treated samples. If the number of samples in the block is too low, there is a risk
of the tubes being damaged and sample liquid leaking out.
¡For your own safety, please consider the potential risk of infection of the exam-
ined biological material.
Observe the following:
¡The operator is responsible for carrying out suitable decontamination should the
device become contaminated externally or internally with dangerous substances.
¡Splashes, drops or larger liquid spillages should be removed using an absorbent
material such as absorbent cotton, laboratory wipes or cellulose.
¡In case of biological contamination, wipe the affected area with a suitable disin-
fectant. Then wipe the cleaned areas so that they are dry.
¡The only suitable cleaning method for the housing is wipe disinfection. If the dis-
infectant has a spray nozzle, apply disinfectant to a suitable cloth before using it
on the device.
Proceed with particular care and ensure utmost cleanliness when working with
infectious material because the device cannot be decontaminated as a whole.
¡Before using a cleaning or decontamination procedure other than the one pre-
scribed by the manufacturer, the user is required to check with the manufacturer
that the intended procedure will not damage the device. Safety labels attached
to the device must not be moistened or wiped with methanol.
2.5 Safety instructions–maintenance and repair
The device is generally maintained by the customer service department of Analytik
Jena or specialist personnel trained and authorized by them.
Unauthorized maintenance can damage the device. For this reason, only the activi-
ties described in the user manual in the "Maintenance and care" chapter may be per-
formed by the operator.
¡All maintenance and repair work on the device must only be carried out when
the device is switched off (unless specified otherwise).
¡Allow the device to cool down before any maintenance work or replacement of
system components.
¡Do not use organic solvents or abrasives to clean the device. Exercise caution
when decontaminating the device with disinfectants containing alcohol. The al-
cohol can damage the safety labeling on the device.
¡Only clean the exterior of the device with a slightly moistened, non-dripping
cloth. Use only water and, if required, customary surfactants.

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¡Use only original spare parts, wear parts and consumables. These have been
tested and ensure safe operation.
2.6 Behavior during emergencies
If there is no immediate risk of injury, switch off the device and the connected system
components immediately in hazardous situations or in the event of an accident and/
or disconnect the power plugs from the power outlets.

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3 Installation and commissioning
3.1 Installation conditions
3.1.1 Ambient conditions
Climatic conditions The requirements for the ambient conditions at the installation location are set out in
the specifications. If required, ensure that the room is temperature-controlled.
Requirements with regard to
the installation location
¡This laboratory device is designed for inside use.
¡Place the device on a stable surface.
¡Do not locate the device near sources of electromagnetic interference.
¡Do not use the device in explosion-hazard environments.
¡The device must be positioned in such a way that allows easy access from all sides.
¡Always ensure free access to the main switch and to the emergency shutdown
switches and locks during operation.
¡Keep a minimum distance of 10cm to all walls, other objects, and any additional
thermal cycler devices.
¡Keep the ventilation slits free and do not obstruct them with other devices.
¡You can adjust the contrast of the display to suit the local lighting conditions.
3.1.2 Power supply
WARNING
Danger due to electrical voltage
¡Only connect the device to a properly grounded socket which complies with the volt-
age indicated on the device’s rating plate.
¡Do not use an adapter in the feeder.
The device operates on single-phase alternating current.
The installation of the electrical equipment in the laboratory must comply with the DIN
VDE 0100 standard. At the connection point, an electrical current in accordance with the
standard IEC 60038 must be available.
Before plugging in the device, check that the voltage selection switch at the bottom of
the device is set to the correct value.
3.2 Unpacking and setting up the device
WARNING
Risk of electric shock
¡Before putting the device into service, make sure that the voltage selector switch on
the device is set to the correct mains voltage.

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NOTICE
Keep the original packaging
Transport damage can only be avoided if the device is transported in its original
packaging.
¡Keep the original packaging for transport, e.g., in case the device must be returned
to the manufacturer for repair.
NOTICE
Damage to the electronics due to condensation
Significant temperature differences can lead to the formation of condensation which can
damage the device’s electronics.
¡After long-term storage or transport in a colder environment, allow the device to ac-
climatize at room temperature for at least one hour before switching it on.
}Take the device out of its box and check it for damage. Only start the device when it
is free from defects.
}Notify the manufacturer of any damage to the device immediately.
}Keep the original packaging.
}Check the operating voltage set on the voltage selector switch at the device’s bottom.
If required, adjust the operating voltage to the mains voltage.
}Use the mains cable supplied with the device to connect it to a grounded electric
socket.
}Use the mains switch at the back of the device to switch the device on.
üAfter switching the device on, it will perform an automatic self test.
}If you want to connect the thermal cycler to a local network, use the Ethernet port
and the management software Biometra TSuite.
The Biometra TSuite software is used to control the thermal cycler via your com-
puter.
üThe device is ready for operation.
3.3 Setting the operating voltage
WARNING
Risk of electric shock
¡Before putting the device into service, make sure that the voltage selector switch on
the device is set to the correct mains voltage.
You can operate the device at mains voltage ratings of 100V; 115V; 230V±10%.
A voltage selector switch at the bottom of the device allows adjusting the device to the
required mains voltage.
}Before starting up the device, check the voltage selector switch to verify that the de-
vice is correctly set for the mains voltage.

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}If required, adjust the operating voltage to the mains voltage. To do so, switch off
the device and disconnect the mains plug from the electric socket.
}Place the device on its side.
}Use a coin or other round object to turn the slot on the voltage selector switch and
adjust it to the correct operating voltage.
üThe device is ready for operation.
1
2
Fig.1 Voltage selector switch at the bottom of the device
1 Voltage indicator 2 Switch for voltage selection
3.4 Opening and closing the device
CAUTION
Risk of burns
Immediately after a PCR run, the heated lid and the sample block may still be hot. There
is a risk of burns on the inside of the lid and on the sample block.
¡Keep a safe distance from hot components or wear heat-resistant gloves when
opening the device.
¡Alternatively, allow the device to cool down before opening it.
NOTICE
Damage to the locking mechanism
If the lid is under pressure when opened, this may damage the locking mechanism.
¡Always reduce the contact pressure on the lid using the lid wheel before opening the
lid.
Opening the lid The heated lid exerts a constant contact pressure on the samples. You must reduce the
contact pressure before opening the lid.
Each sample block has its own lid. This allows opening and closing the sample blocks in-
dependently.
}Reduce the contact pressure of the lid. To do this, turn the wheel counterclockwise
until you feel no more resistance.
}Press the lid sealing button on the front of the device to open the lid.
üThe lid swings open automatically.

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Closing the lid The intensity of the contact pressure is designed for a fully populated block. When using
only a few samples in the block, place an additional two (empty) tubes of the same
height in the four corner positions of the block. Otherwise, the sample tubes could be
damaged.
Never attempt to close the heated lid by force. This could damage the device.
}Insert the samples to the block.
}Use the lid sealing button to close the lid until the button engages with a click.
}Turn the wheel clockwise until you clearly hear a clicking sound.
üThe lid has reached the correct contact pressure.

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4 Operation
Please refer to the detailed operating manual for full information on the operation and
control of the device.
Functional elements You will find the touch screen display with the control software and the USB port on the
front of the device.
You can access the three thermal blocks via the three lids. The lids are opened and
closed by actuating the lid sealing button. The wheel allows setting a constant contact
pressure on the samples.
1
2
3
4
Fig.2 Device configuration
1 Wheel for exerting the contact pressure 2 Lid sealing button
3 Display 4 USB port
The rear panel of the device houses the Ethernet port, the power plug and the mains
switch.
1 2 3 4
Fig.3 Device rear
1 Ethernet port 2 Power connection
3 Fuse holder 4 Mains switch