Starting the NextSeq 550Dx Instrument
Turn on the power toggle switch to the I (on) position.
Power Switch Located on Back of Instrument
| 1. | Press the power button above the reagent compartment. The power button turns on the instrument power and starts the integrated instrument computer and software. |
By default, the instrument boots into diagnostic mode.
Power Button Located on Front of Instrument
| 2. | Wait until the operating system has finished loading. |
The NextSeq 550Dx Operating Software (NOS) launches and initializes the system automatically. After the initialization step is complete, the Home screen opens.
| 3. | Enter your Local Run Manager user name and password. |
For information on Local Run Manager passwords, see the NextSeq 550Dx Instrument Reference Guide (document # 1000000009513).
| 4. | Select Login. The Home screen opens, with Sequence, Local Run Manager, Manage Instrument, and Perform Wash icons. |
| 5. | Use the Reboot to RUO command in NOS to safely shut down the instrument and reboot to research mode. |
| • | Select Manage Instrument. |
| • | Select Reboot / Shutdown. |
| • | Select Reboot to RUO. |
| 6. | Wait until the operating system has finished loading. |
The NCS launches and initializes the system automatically. After the initialization step is complete, the Home screen opens.
| 7. | If your system has been configured to require login credentials, log in to Windows using the user name and password for your site. |
If you are not sure what mode the instrument is in, see Instrument Mode Indicators.
