3500 DC v2.0Software Patch 0111

Research Use Only (RUO), Not for Diagnostic Use

This software patchchanges the RFID functionality of the 3500 Data Collection Software v2.0 to allow the use of expired buffer consumables. Specifically, it will allow anode buffer and cathode buffer to be installed and used on the 3500 instrument beyond the shelf-life expiration date listed for the consumable. A warning that the consumable is expired will be displayed; however, the user may dismiss the warning and can continue. The expiration date of each consumable is recorded in the sample files generated by the instrument; use of an expired consumable will be indicated in the sample results.

PRIOR TO INSTALLING AND USING THIS SOFTWARE PATCH, PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT NOTICE AND INFORMATION:

Life Technologies does not recommend the use of expired consumables or reagents. Reagents and consumables lifetime minimum performance are based on developmental validation studies performed with unexpired reagents and consumables.

You acknowledge that the use of consumable beyond the shelf-life expiration date or on-instrument life may impact data quality and cause damage to your instrument.Your use of this patch, and any expired reagents or consumables is at your own risk, without recourse to any Life Technologies.

The cost of repairing such damage is NOTcovered by Life Technologies’ product warranty or service agreements.

Installation Instructions

  1. Load the Patch Installer CD on the instrument computer.
  2. Shut down the 3500/3500xL Data Collection 2.0 UI software if it is running.
  3. Double click the Patch_Installer_3500_DC_SW_2.0_0111.exe file on the CD.
  4. Click the “Next” button in the following window:

  1. Click “Next” in the following screen:

  1. Click “Install” in the following screen:

  1. The following window will remind you to shutdown 3500 Data Collection UI software if needed. Click “OK.”

  1. Installation will proceed and display the Installation Complete window. Click “Close.”

  1. The reboot window will be displayed. Click “Yes” to reboot immediately, or “No” to reboot later.

If you choose to reboot later, the following reminder will be displayed. Click “OK.”

Notes:

This installer will only work with Data Collection v2.0 RUO systems. If it is run on other in-compatible installations, the following message box will be displayed, and installation will be aborted:

If the installer waspreviously run, then at Step 6 when the “Install” button is clicked, the following message will be displayed:

Click “No” to terminate the installation, or “Yes” to re-apply the patch.

Copyright 2012, Life Technologies Corporation and/or its affiliate(s). All rights reserved.

Each laboratory is solely responsible to ensure that its 3500 DC Software satisfies or will satisfy the SWGDAM Guidelines or other applicable guidelines used by the forensic community and is fit for its human identification applications.

Customer use or installation of the 3500 DC Software is subject to the terms of the End User Software License Agreement and Limited Product Warranty for 3500 DC Software.

For Forensic or Paternity Use Only.

Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

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