3.3 Run the Chromium X Series Instrument (X/iX)

Firmware Version 2.0.0 or higher is required in the Chromium X Series instrument (X/iX) used for this protocol.

Consult the Chromium X Series (X/iX) User Guide (CG000396) for detailed instrument operation instructions and follow the instrument touchscreen prompts for execution.

1. Press the eject button on the instrument to eject the tray.

   

   If the eject button is not touched within 1 min, tray will close automatically. System requires a few seconds before the tray can be ejected again.

2. Place the assembled chip with the gasket in the tray, ensuring that the chip stays horizontal. Press the button to retract the tray.

3. Press the play button.

4. At completion of the run (~6 min), the instrument will chime. Immediately proceed to the next step.