Staggered Start of Runs

You can set up and start a run on the idle side of the instrument while a run is in progress on the other side. This setup is referred to as a staggered start. Staggered runs are set up at specific times during a run, as indicated by the following start countdown timer states.

• Run Start: Available—Staggered start is available. The date and time show when staggered start will become unavailable. Select Sequence to start a new staggered run after the current cycle is complete.
• Run Start: Unavailable—Staggered start is unavailable. The date and time show when staggered start will be available on the other side of the instrument.
• Waiting...—If a new run is attempted when staggered start is unavailable, the state changes to Waiting and the date and time show the approximate time that the instrument will be ready for the new run. The instrument proceeds to run setup when staggered start is available.

When you set up the new run, the software automatically pauses and resumes the run on the adjacent flow cell as needed. The system is placed in a safe state when paused.

1. From the home screen, select Sequence, and then select A or B.

The selected side must be the currently idle side.

2. Wait for the run on the adjacent flow cell to pause. To cancel the new run and prevent pausing, select Cancel.

If the adjacent run is performing cluster generation, paired-end resynthesis, imaging, or washing, the software completes the current step before pausing.

3. When the adjacent run is paused and the flow cell door opens, set up the new run.

After the new run is started, the paused run automatically resumes. and then the new run begins.