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CFX Duet
Real-Time PCR System
Quick Start Guide

Unpacking and Installing the CFX Duet System
The CFX Duet System is packed in a single box with theaccessories included in the box. The accessories kit includes
the power cord, USB cable, shipping screw plug, and an
Ethernet cable. Set the box on the benchtop and follow theinstructions per the labels affixed to the shipping box. For
more detailed instructions, refer to the instrument guide.
The CFX Duet System requires a connected PC running themost current version of CFX Maestro Software to operate.

2.	Pinch and pull out the clips. After pulling out the four clips,lift up the outer box to expose the instrument.

Unpacking the CFX Duet System

1. R
 emove the straps from the shipping box. DO NOT cut thetop of the box open. Go to step 2 to continue unpacking
the instrument.
3. Pull down for tray access.

Outer box

4. Slide tray to pull out the instrument.
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Removal of the Shipping Screw

1.	Use the supplied power cord to plug the CFX Duet System into
an appropriate electrical outlet.
2.	Turn on the CFX Duet System using the power switch locatedon the right-hand side on the back of the instrument.
3. Ensure the CFX Duet System is connected via the USB cable
to a PC running CFX Maestro Software.
4. In CFX Maestro Software, confirm that the CFX Duet System
icon appears in the Detected Instruments pane.

Operating the CFX Duet System
Operating the CFX Duet System requires connection to a PC
running CFX Maestro Software. For details, see the user guide for
CFX Maestro Software. For details about the CFX Duet System,
refer to the instrument guide (10000148048).
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5. In the Detected Instruments pane of CFX Maestro Software,
right click the CFX Duet System icon and select Properties.
6. Select the Shipping Screw tab and click Remove
Shipping Screw.
7. Follow the instructions displayed in the CFX Maestro Software
window to remove the shipping screw, which is located on theright-hand side of the instrument.

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