What is the white residue around the Applied Biosystems 3500/3500xL Genetic Analyzer array knob?
When placing the array on the instrument, the last step in the process is to loosen the array knob and the instrument forces any air bubbles around the array tip through the threading and the middle of the array knob. Some polymer gets pushed through as well and when it dries up, it appears as a white, flaky residue. Use a damp, lint-free cloth to remove it.
Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Capillary Electrophoresis Instruments Support Center.
I seem to be getting bubbles from the polymer pouch on my Applied Biosystems 3500/3500xL Genetic Analyzer but the polymer level is normal. What is causing it?
On the Applied Biosystems 3500 Series Genetic Analyzer, the polymer pouch may not be sitting properly or the check valve may be stuck in the open position. Carefully detach the polymer pouch by pulling down the handle next to it, and then pull the handle up while guiding the pouch into place and secure it by pushing up on the plastic head of the pouch. If this fails, perform a wash on the system using the conditioning pouch. If reseating the tube/pouch and cleanup do not fix the problem, a service call may be required.
Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Capillary Electrophoresis Instruments Support Center.
I have an Applied Biosystems 3500/3500xL Genetic Analyzer. When do my consumables expire?
If we do not specify the expiry date or number of uses, the warranty will last for 12 months from the date of shipment.
Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Capillary Electrophoresis Instruments Support Center.
My Applied Biosystems 3500/3500xL Genetic Analyzer consumables have expired, but how long past expiration can I really use them?
Thermo Fisher Scientific can only provide warranty on performance on non-expired reagents. Using reagents past their expiration date is a risk and may compromise your data integrity.
Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Capillary Electrophoresis Instruments Support Center.
How long can I keep the buffer on the Applied Biosystems 3500/3500xL Genetic Analyzer?
For the Applied Biosystems 3500 Series Genetic Analyzer, the buffer will keep for 14 days if room temperature is <25 degrees C and for 7 days if >25 degrees C.
Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Capillary Electrophoresis Instruments Support Center.
