3130 Genetic Analyzer to 3130xl Genetic Analyzer Upgrade Kit - FAQs

The detection cell heater automatically turns ON at 50°C for all POP-7 default and user created run modules. It is automatically OFF for all POP-4 and POP-6 default and user created run modules. These settings cannot be altered. The mobility files of the various Applied Biosystems analysis applications have been optimized, among other things, based on polymer type and temperature conditions.

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The Applied Biosystems 3130 Series uses polymer a little differently than the 3100 series due to a new polymer delivery system. Capillary fill volumes require roughly the same amount of polymer but set up is much different. Applied Biosystems has eliminated the use of manual polymer syringes and replaced them with the new automated polymer delivery system and easy to use set up wizards. Variables such as instrument utilization and instrument set up and maintenance can affect polymer usage. As a result some customers may use slightly less polymer and some customers may use slightly more polymer than on their prior 3100 series system.

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