MA 6000 Real-time PCR
Device Installation checks
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   1. Packing List:
         a. MA-6000 instrument
         b. Cables: Power cord & USB cable
         c. Installation software driver on a USB stick
         d. Instruction manual
         e. A warranty form and qualification documents
   2.   Installation of the hardware
            a. Place the MA-6000 instrument on the bench which can bear weight of 300kg.
                      i. Do not connect the instrument to the power supply immediately.
                     ii. The instrument is cooled by fans and therefore should be situated with at
                         least 15cm clearance at the rear and 8cm on either side of the machine.
                    iii. Do not place MA-6000 in direct sunlight or excessive moist environment,
                         which may affect the performance of the instrument.
                    iv. Avoid connecting the instrument to a circuit that may be subject to
                         fluctuations such as those shared by ultra-centrifuges, freezer, or
                         refrigerators. Operation Conditions: Ambient Temperature: 18℃ to 35℃
                         Humidity: ≤ 85% to prevent condensation Storage Conditions: Ambient
                         Temperature: -20℃ to 55℃ Humidity: ≤ 85% to prevent condensation
                         Caution: if humidity is excessive or large temperature difference between
                         day and night, please preheat the instrument.
           b. Connect the MA-6000 instrument to a suitable plug using the power cord provided.
              The system has the following voltage and power requirements:
                   i. Voltage: 220V±22 V, 50Hz±1Hz.
                  ii. Power: 1000VA
   3. Installation of MA-6000 Software
          a. Connect installation software driver to computer, launch “MA-6000AutoRun.exe” in
               the driver, installation window is as follow:
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                i. Click on the “Runtime Engine9.0” to initiate installation following the screen
                   prompts below:
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                ii. Click “MA-6000-Workspace”, enter password “molarray”, advise to install to
                    non-system disk.
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               iii. Click on the “USB to serial”
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                       1. Following the launch of the command screen, follow the prompt to
                          click on “Enter” to complete the installation of “USB to serial”
               iv. Click on the “CCD”
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   4. System initialization
          a. Perform a test run to ensure the device is appropriately setup. Follow the steps
             below:
                    i. Switch on the power
                   ii. Start up the software of MA-6000
                 iii. Click main menu-Instrument, and then select Run from Template.
                  iv. Select “Testing” template to run for a self-test routine.
                           1. This routine will check the heating elements, light source, cooling
                               fans, heated lid, filter wheel, lenses, and CCD camera. This
                               approximately takes 30 minutes.
Summary
   1. Device is properly setup. Test was also successful.
   2. Device is ready to perform any test, including COVID-19 diagnostics.
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Erasmus Nikoi Kotey
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Global Applications Manager, mPharma-Diagnostics
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