Kyratec SuperCycler

Software Overview

SuperCycler

Large 7” high resolution colour touchscreen makes for easy software navigationClever graphical software gives enjoyable user experienceEasy operation yet powerful featuresModern stylish design

Desktop 'Home' screen

Access all systems functions from here by pressing the icons

Information bar

Displayed at the bottom of most screensPress the kyratec logo to return to the desktop home screen Displays status, elapsed and estimated run time. Current user logged in and their profile picture

Performing a run using the Wizard Mode

Wizard mode

Allows rapid setup of most typical runsUse the checkboxes to enable the optional stepsPress the temperature and time boxes to adjust these valuesSelect OK to proceed to the run review screen

Review run

Displays the profile sequence in text form for user to reviewShows what occurs on run completionSelect OK to proceed or Cancel further edit profileSystem also allows profile to be run in virtual mode

Topheater

After profile is confirmed if the top heater is enabled the system will wait for it to heat before commencing unless user selects skip to commence run immediately

Running screen

Live Graphical display of temperaturesNumerical temperature displayZone temperatures displayed in gradient mode

Post run review screen

At the completion of a run a review screen will be shown If enabled an audible tone is made to alert the operator the run has completed

Run creation (or editing) using theProfile Editor

Allows loading & saving of profiles and adding notes

Profile may be visually browsed by selecting the event in the event list. Events may also be rearranged, deleted or edited using pop up menus

To Add a new event press the add event icon.

Profile Editor

Adding a new event

After selecting to add a new event the user is prompted what kind of event they would like to addUse the slider to adjust the number of steps of a cycling event

Setting new event parameters

Set the event or step parameters by touching the time and temperature buttons which evokes the numeric input screenSelecting gradient, touchdown or long range checkboxes displays more settings. This is shown on the following slide

This screen shows all gradient, touchdown and long range functions enabled. These may be used independently or all together

Touch the numbers to adjust the parameters

Touch the predicted temps link to display the predicted well temperatures when gradient function is enabled

Advanced event parameters

Numeric Input touchscreen

After step parameters are entered user is prompted for number of cycles if it is a cycling stepAfter this display returns to the profile screen with the new event displayed

Manual Control Mode

Manual Control Screen

Manual mode allows immediate manual control over the block temperature and top heater statusGradient mode may be enabled and used for setting a manual gradient Timed hold allows the manual hold to be run for a preset time before being disabled

User Profiles

User Login

User login allows thermal profiles to be stored in users own directoriesSelect user to login or create or delete usersVirtually unlimited number of users allowedVirtually unlimited number of run profiles may be stored

Tools and Settings

6 Configuration and tools tab pages are accessible from the Configuration Icon on the 'Home' page. These include:

Block thermal options, top heater options

Calibration (thermal & touch panel)

File manager to transfer user files to / from USB memory sticks

Software updating tool (free updates available online)

Oligo calculator & multiple games

System setup options

File manager

Saved run files are stored in either user directories or default directoryAlmost unlimited number of run files may be storedFile manager allows run files to be transferred between SuperCyclers (or a PC) via a USB memory stick

Extras

Want to see more?

It can be difficult to fully appreciate the power and user-friendliness of the SuperCycler software in a presentation such as this. Feel free to contact your local distributor for a demonstration or trial to experience the software first hand. Also keep a lookout for our exhibits at your local Biotechnology tradeshows.