ABI PRISM 7000 Sequence Detection System Software Version 1.0 Release Notes

IMPORTANT: When upgrading to 7000 SDS 1.0 software the existing serial cable connecting the 7000 instrument and notebook computer must be removed. The 7000 SDS 1.0 software is compatible with a USB connection only. Failure to remove the serial cable will result in a communication error when the software attempts to establish a connection with the 7000 instrument.

There have been many changes and improvements to the 7000 SDS 1.0 Software for the ABI PRISM 7000 Sequence Detection System. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that you upgrade to this version.  Listed below are some of the major enhancements and bug fixes included in this release.

Note that all known USB issues have now been addressed, eliminating the need for a serial connection. Existing serial (RS-232) cabling to the instrument must be physically removed in order to successfully obtain an instrument connection with this software release.

To install the 7000 SDS 1.0 Software, simply log into your instrument PC as Administrator and insert the installation CD. The installation program will start by itself; follow the simple instructions presented.

Major Enhancements and Fixes:
Added application software for plus/minus assays using an internal positive control (IPC).
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Added automatic corrupt well detection and correction when performing pure dye calibration.
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Added support for automatic firmware upgrades, and provided new instrument firmware.
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Added user-accessible instrument functional tests.
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Added additional informational content on graph printouts and reports.
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Added comma-delimited export functionality for spectral data and intermediate results.
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Added support for non-administrator operation of the instrument. The software must still be installed by a user with NT administrative privileges.
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Addressed all known USB issues; will now support single USB instrument connection (RS-232 cable must be physically removed).
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Fixed problems related to thermal protocol auto-increment functionality.
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Fixed problems related to user-specified dissociation curve start temperatures.
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