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Model[Instrument, Thermocycler]

Model of a rapid temperature cycling device for use in polymerase chain reaction (PCR).

Organizational Information

    Name

    Name of this Object.
    Format: Single
    Class: String
    Programmatic Pattern: _String
    Pattern Description: A string.

    ID

    ID of this Object.
    Format: Single
    Class: String
    Programmatic Pattern: _String
    Pattern Description: The ID of this object.

    Object

    Object of this Object.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: Model[Instrument, Thermocycler, _String]
    Pattern Description: The object reference of this object.

    Type

    Type of this Object.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: Model[Instrument, Thermocycler]
    Pattern Description: Model[Instrument, Thermocycler]

    Notebook

    Notebook this object belongs to.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link
    Pattern Description: An object of that matches ObjectP[Object[LaboratoryNotebook]].

    Objects

    Objects that represent instances of this model.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    Deprecated

    Indicates if this instrument model is historical and no longer used in the lab.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    Authors

    The person(s) who created this instrument model.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link
    Relation: Object[User]

    ImageFile

    An example photo of this model of instrument.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    UserManualFiles

    PDFs for the manuals or instruction guides for this model of instrument.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

Instrument Specifications

    InstrumentSchematics

    Detailed drawings of the instrument that explain its capabilities and limitations.
    Format: Multiple

    [[1]] Schematic

    [[2]] Caption

      Header: Caption
      Class: String
      Programmatic Pattern: _String

    PowerType

    The type(s) of the power source(s) used by instruments of this model.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: PowerTypeP

    BatteryRequirements

    All battery requirements for battery-powered instruments of this model.
    Format: Multiple

    [[1]] Number of Batteries

      Header: Number of Batteries
      Class: Integer
      Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0, 1]

    [[2]] Battery Type

      Header: Battery Type
      Class: Expression
      Programmatic Pattern: BatteryTypeP

    PowerConsumption

    Estimated power consumption rate of the instrument in Watts (Joule/Second).
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 watt
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Watt]

    Connector

    All data connector requirements needed to interface the instruments of this model with a computer.
    Format: Multiple

    [[1]] Number of Connectors

      Header: Number of Connectors
      Class: Integer
      Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0, 1]

    [[2]] Connector Type

      Header: Connector Type
      Class: Expression
      Programmatic Pattern: DataConnectorP

    OperatingSystem

    Operating system that the software of instruments of this model runs on.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: OperatingSystemP

    PCICard

    All PCICard requirements needed to install specialized hardware.
    Format: Multiple

    [[1]] Number of Cards

      Header: Number of Cards
      Class: Integer
      Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0, 1]

    [[2]] Card Type

      Header: Card Type
      Class: Expression
      Programmatic Pattern: PCICardP

    Dongle

    Indicates if an instrument of this model requires a security dongle in the computer to run.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    AssociatedAccessories

    Items installed with the instrument for full function.
    Format: Multiple

    [[1]] Item

    [[2]] Quantity

      Header: Quantity
      Class: Integer
      Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0, 1]

    WasteType

    The type of waste generated by this instrument.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link
    Relation: Model[Sample]

    Mode

    Indicates if the instrument is capable of providing real time quantification (qPCR) or only end-point quantification (PCR).
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: qPCR | PCR

    LampType

    Type of optical source that the thermocycler uses to assess test samples.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: LampTypeP

    DetectorType

    Type of sensor used to obtain signals from test samples.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: Append[OpticalDetectorP, MultiPixelPhotonCounter]

    TemperatureGradient

    Indicates if the instrument can use a gradation of temperatures for annealing.
    Format: Single
    Class: Boolean
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    TemperatureGradient Orientation

    The direction in which the gradation of temperature can be set. 'Columns' indicates a change in temperature across columns such that each row has a constant temperature. 'Rows' indicates a change in temperature across rows such that each column has a constant temperature. 'Dual' indicates that the temperature gradient can be set across columns or rows.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: Columns | Rows | Objects`Private`Dual

    GradientTemperatureRange

    The minimum and maximum temperatures that can be used to set the span of gradients.
    Format: Single

    [[1]] Minimum Temperature

      Header: Minimum Temperature
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 degree Celsius
      Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Kelvin]

    [[2]] Maximum Temperature

      Header: Maximum Temperature
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 degree Celsius
      Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Kelvin]

    ExcitationLEDs

    Light-emitting diode sources available to the instrument. The first quantity is the Center Wavelength, which is the midpoint between the wavelengths where transmittance is 50% (known as Full Width at Half Maximum (FWHM)). The second quantity is the bandwidth or the FWHM of the light source.
    Format: Multiple

    [[1]] Center Wavelength

      Header: Center Wavelength
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 nanometer
      Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Nano Meter, 1 Nano Meter]

    [[2]] Bandwidth

      Header: Bandwidth
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 nanometer
      Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Nano Meter, 1 Nano Meter]

    ExcitationLEDPower

    For each member of ExcitationLEDs, the power output of the light source.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 watt
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Watt]

Pricing Information

    PricingRate

    The rate charged by the ECL for time used on this instrument in the course of conducting user experiments.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 US dollar per hour
    Programmatic Pattern: USD Hold[GreaterEqualP[0 ----]] Hour

    PricingCategory

    The generic billing category this instrument model will be listed under.
    Format: Single
    Class: String
    Programmatic Pattern: PricingCategoryP

    PricingLevel

    With respect to cost, the category of devices, for which this Instrument falls into.
    Format: Single
    Class: Integer
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0, 1]

Compatibility

    PlugRequirements

    All electrical requirements for plug-in parts of this model.
    Format: Multiple

    [PlugNumber]

      Header: PlugNumber
      Class: Integer

    [Phases]

      Header: Phases
      Class: Integer

    [Voltage]

      Header: Voltage
      Class: Integer
      Unit: 1 volt

    [Current]

      Header: Current
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 ampere

    [PlugType]

      Header: PlugType
      Class: String

    AllowedPositions

    Generates a pattern of all the valid position names for this model of instrument.
    Format: Computable
    Programmatic Pattern: _Alternatives
    Expression: SafeEvaluate[{Field[Positions]}, Computables`Private`allowedPositions[Field[Positions]]]

    WettedMaterials

    A list of materials in the instrument which may be wetted by user-specified liquids.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: MaterialP

    FacilityRequirementFiles

    PDFs for facility requirements and pre-installation checkoff forms provided by the supplier for instruments of this model.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

Dimensions & Positions

    Dimensions

    The external dimensions of this model of instrument.
    Format: Single

    [[1]] DimensionX

      Header: DimensionX
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 meter
      Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Meter]

    [[2]] DimensionY

      Header: DimensionY
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 meter
      Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Meter]

    [[3]] DimensionZ

      Header: DimensionZ
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 meter
      Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Meter]

    CrossSectionalShape

    The shape of this model of instrument in the X-Y plane.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: Circle | Rectangle

    ContainerImage2DFile

    A top-down (X-Y plane) image of this model of instrument which can be overlaid on a 2D container plot.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    Shape2D

    A Graphics primitive corresponding to the 2D shape of this model of instrument.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: _Polygon | _Circle

    Shape3D

    A Graphics primitive corresponding to the 3D shape of this model of instrument.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: _Polygon

    Positions

    Spatial definitions of the positions that exist in this model of instrument.
    Format: Multiple

    [Name]

      Header: Name
      Class: String

    [Footprint]

      Header: Footprint
      Class: Expression

    [MaxWidth]

      Header: MaxWidth
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 meter

    [MaxDepth]

      Header: MaxDepth
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 meter

    [MaxHeight]

      Header: MaxHeight
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 meter

    AvailableLayouts

    Readily available configurations of container models in specified positions on the deck of this instrument model.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

Storage Information

    LocalCacheContents

    Items required to be present in the local cache for instruments of this model, along with the required quantity of each item.
    Format: Multiple

    [[1]] Item Model

    [[2]] Required Quantity

      Header: Required Quantity
      Class: Integer
      Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0, 1]

    ProvidedStorageCondition

    The physical conditions such as temperature and humidity this instrument provides for samples stored long term within it.
    Format: Single
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

Plumbing Information

    Connectors

    Specifications for the ports on this model of instrument that may connect to other plumbing components.
    Format: Multiple

    [[1]] Connector Name

      Header: Connector Name
      Class: String
      Programmatic Pattern: ConnectorNameP

    [[2]] Connector Type

      Header: Connector Type
      Class: Expression
      Programmatic Pattern: ConnectorP

    [[3]] Thread Type

      Header: Thread Type
      Class: Expression
      Programmatic Pattern: ThreadP|GroundGlassJointSizeP|None

    [[4]] Inner Diameter

      Header: Inner Diameter
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 inch
      Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Inch]

    [[5]] Outer Diameter

      Header: Outer Diameter
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 inch
      Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Inch]

    [[6]] Gender

      Header: Gender
      Class: Expression
      Programmatic Pattern: ConnectorGenderP|None

Wiring Information

    WiringConnectors

    Specifications for the wiring ends of this instrument that may plug into and conductively connect to other items, parts or instruments.
    Format: Multiple

    [[1]] Wiring Connector Name

      Header: Wiring Connector Name
      Class: String
      Programmatic Pattern: WiringConnectorNameP

    [[2]] Wiring Connector Type

      Header: Wiring Connector Type
      Class: Expression
      Programmatic Pattern: WiringConnectorP

    [[3]] Gender

      Header: Gender
      Class: Expression
      Programmatic Pattern: ConnectorGenderP|None

Qualifications & Maintenance

    QualificationFrequency

    A list of the Qualifications which should be run on instruments of this model and their required frequencies.
    Format: Multiple

    [[1]] Qualification Model

    [[2]] Time

      Header: Time
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 day
      Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Second]

    MaintenanceFrequency

    A list of the maintenance protocols which should be run on instruments of this model and their required frequencies.
    Format: Multiple

    [[1]] Maintenance Model

    [[2]] Time

      Header: Time
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 day
      Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Second]

    ReplacementParts

    A list of tracked replacement part models for this instrument.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Link
    Programmatic Pattern: _Link

    PassiveClean

    Indicates if the exterior surfaces of this instrument model can be cleaned while in use.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    VentilationFlowRate Requirement

    The minimum flow rate of air generated by the instrument's ventilator for its safe and proper function.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 meter per second
    Programmatic Pattern: Meter Hold[GreaterP[0 ------]] Second

    VentilationFlowRate Recommendation

    The flow rate of air generated by the instrument's ventilator recommended by its manufacturer.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 meter per second
    Programmatic Pattern: Meter Hold[GreaterP[0 ------]] Second

    ContinuousOperation

    Indicates if the instrument is required to operate continuously in the lab, regardless of if it is InUse by a specific protocol, such as a freezer.
    Format: Single
    Class: Boolean
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

Inventory

Health & Safety

    Sterile

    Indicates that this model of instrument is used for protocols where SterileTechnique is indicated to be used.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    CultureHandling

    Indicates the type of cellular samples (Mammalian or Microbial) that this instrument is used to handle.
    Format: Single
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: CellTypeP

    GloveBoxStorage

    Indiciates that this model of instrument permanently resides in the glove box.
    Format: Single
    Class: Boolean
    Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP

    HazardCategories

    Hazards to be aware of during operation of instruments of this model.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: HazardCategoryP

    SampleHandlingCategories

    Special handling considerations that samples on this instrument require.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: HandlingCategoryP

Sensor Information

    SensorBarrier

    Type of sensors which cannot monitor the internal contents of instruments of this model from the outside.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Expression
    Programmatic Pattern: TypeP[Object[Sensor]]

Operating Limits

    MinTemperature

    Minimum temperature the thermocycler can reach.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 degree Celsius
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Kelvin]

    MaxTemperature

    Maximum temperature the thermocycler can reach.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 degree Celsius
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Kelvin]

    MinTemperatureRamp

    Minimum rate at which the thermocycler can change temperature.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 degree Celsius per second
    Programmatic Pattern: 0 Celsius Hold[GreaterP[---------]] Second

    MaxTemperatureRamp

    Maximum rate at which the thermocycler can change temperature.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 degree Celsius per second
    Programmatic Pattern: 0 Celsius Hold[GreaterP[---------]] Second

    MinEmissionMonochromator

    Emission monochromator minimum wavelength.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 nanometer
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Nano Meter, 1 Nano Meter]

    MaxEmissionMonochromator

    Emission monochromator maximum wavelength.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 nanometer
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Nano Meter, 1 Nano Meter]

    EmissionMonochromatorBandpass

    Emission monochromator bandpass.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 nanometer
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Nano Meter, 1 Nano Meter]

    MinExcitationMonochromator

    Excitation monochromator minimum wavelength.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 nanometer
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Nano Meter, 1 Nano Meter]

    MaxExcitationMonochromator

    Excitation monochromator maximum wavelength.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 nanometer
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Nano Meter, 1 Nano Meter]

    ExcitationMonochromator Bandpass

    Excitation monochromator bandpass.
    Format: Single
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 nanometer
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Nano Meter, 1 Nano Meter]

    EmissionFilters

    Fluorescent emission filters available to the instrument. The first distance in the list is the Center Wavelength which is the midpoint between the wavelengths where transmittance is 50% (also defined as the Full Width at Half Maximum (FWHM))) of the filter. The second distance in the list is the bandwidth or FWHM of the filter.
    Format: Multiple

    [[1]] Center Wavelength

      Header: Center Wavelength
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 nanometer
      Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Nano Meter, 1 Nano Meter]

    [[2]] Bandwidth

      Header: Bandwidth
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 nanometer
      Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Nano Meter, 1 Nano Meter]

    ExcitationFilters

    Fluorescent excitation filters available to the instrument. The first distance in the list is the Center Wavelength which is the midpoint between the wavelengths where transmittance is 50% (also defined as the Full Width at Half Maximum (FWHM))) of the filter. The second distance in the list is the bandwidth or FWHM of the filter.
    Format: Multiple

    [[1]] Center Wavelength

      Header: Center Wavelength
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 nanometer
      Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Nano Meter, 1 Nano Meter]

    [[2]] Bandwidth

      Header: Bandwidth
      Class: Real
      Unit: 1 nanometer
      Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Nano Meter, 1 Nano Meter]

    CutoffFilters

    Fluorescent cutoff filters available to the instrument. The distance represents the wavelength at which the transmission decreases to 50% throughput in a shortpass filter.
    Format: Multiple
    Class: Real
    Unit: 1 nanometer
    Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Nano Meter, 1 Nano Meter]
Last modified on Mon 26 Sep 2022 15:43:55