4D-Nucleofector® Manual
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4D-Nucleofector® Manual
For Research Use Only 4D-Nucleofector® Manual The purchase of the 4D-Nucleofector® conveys to the buyer the non-transferable right to use the system as well as Lonza’s proprietary Nucleofection® Technology for research conducted by the buyer (whether the buyer is an academic or for-profit entity). For further details about the license please refer to chapter 5.0. 1 Contents 1.0 The Amaxa® Nucleofector® Technology 3 2.0 Operating Instructions 5 2.1 Restrictions 5 2.2 Maintenance 5 2.3 Safety Instructions 7 2.4 Waste Disposal 7 2.5 4D-Nucleofector® System Components 8 2.6 System Set-up Instruction 9 2.7 Instructions for Using the 4D-Nucleofector® System 2.7.1 Turning on the 4D-Nucleofector® System 2.7.2 Adjusting position of the graphical user interface (touch screen) 2.7.3 Operation software 2.7.4 Using a predefined experiment 2.7.5 Defining an experiment 10 10 10 11 12 13 2.8 Additional Settings and Options 14 2.9 Cleaning the Nucleocuvette® Vessel Tray 15 2.10 Firmware Update 3.0 Troubleshooting 15 16 Contents 2 4.0 Error Codes of the 4D-Nucleofector® 18 5.0 Purchaser Notification 21 6.0 Appendix 23 3 1.0 The Amaxa® Nucleofector® Technology Since its introduction in 2001, Amaxa® Nucleofector® Technology has transformed transfection. Nucleofection® has proven to be a reliable and reproducible easy-to-use technology, suited to a wide variety of applications. An ever increasing number of publications in a wide range of research areas reflect how Nucleofector® Technology is driving research in numerous cell types and applications. Nucleofector® Technology provides an answer to almost every transfection challenge. Transfection of any cell With over 160 protocols optimized by Lonza’s R&D team for cell lines and primary cells and more than 680 entries in the online cell database, Nucleofector® Technology is clearly the transfection method-of-choice for any difficult-to-transfect cell type. Moreover, Nucleofection® is the only electroporation based technology allowing reliable transfection of adherent cells and cells in suspension. How it works Nucleofector® Technology is based on two unique components, the Nucleofector® System that delivers the specifically optimized electrical parameters and Nucleofector® Kits, which contain specif ic Nucleofector® Solutions. As part of Nucleofector® Technology, Lonza provides cell-type specific Optimized Protocols for many different cell lines and primary cells. Transfection of any substrate Nucleofector® Technology offers high flexibility within applications, since the same transfection parameters apply for almost all substrates. DNA vectors, RNA duplexes, and peptides can be transfected using our sophisticated transfection protocols. This makes Nucleofection® an ideal tool for providing answers to scientific questions in over-expression studies, gene silencing approaches, protein expression, generation of stable clones and many more applications besides. The Amaxa® Nucleofector® Technology 1.0 4 Moving transfection into the fourth dimension At Lonza, we believe that listening to our customers is the best way to develop innovative products that meet your needs. In line with this customer-oriented spirit, the 4D-Nucleofector® System was developed to offer advanced performance, flexibility and convenience. The system is controlled by intuitive software on an up-to-date touch screen user interface. Its modular architecture allows seamless expansion of the system for new applications. Experience the new 4D-Nucleofection® with: —— A novel Conductive Polymer based cuvette system free of toxic metal ions —— Transfection of different cell numbers using the same conditions —— Transfection of adherent cells in using multiple methods 4D-Nucleofector® System Figure 1: 4D-Nucleofector® with consumables Support Teams: EU Phone: +49 221 99199 400 E-mail: [email protected] North America Phone: +1 800 638 8174 E-mail: [email protected] 5 2.0Operating Instructions 2.1 Restrictions Medical use restrictions Nucleofector® Technology is intended for research and investi gational use by professionals only. Please note that Lonza’s Nucleofector® Technology is not intended to be used for diagnostic purposes, for testing or treatment in humans. License statement Lonza is holder of various patents, patent applications, copyrights and technical and scientific experience with respect to Nucleofector® Technology. Use of Lonza’s Nucleofector® Technology and/or related software requires a license from Lonza. Purchasers are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable license for a limited use of Lonza’s Nucleofector® Technology and related software for research purposes, the terms of which are disclosed in detail in chapter 5.0. Certain commercial application is allowed under Lonza’s license for for-profit-entities. For license information contact Lonza Cologne AG by phone +49 221 99199 0 or e-mail: [email protected] 2.2 Maintenance The 4D-Nucleofector® System requires minimal maintenance for reliable operation. Unplug the power supply before cleaning and disinfecting the case. Use a damp cloth to wipe down the outer case with water or 70–80% ethanol. Avoid wetting the cuvette holder within the cuvette tray and the connectors located on the rear of the system. The 4D-Nucleofector® System is designed for use under a sterile hood either with or without a UV radiation source. Prolonged exposure of the outer casing to UV light may lead to discoloration but not functional impairment of the Nucleofector®. If sterile hoods are sterilized on a regular basis by overnight UV irradiation, we recommend protection of the system by appropriate shielding. The system should be removed from the hood during extended UV irradiation. The 4D-Nucleofector® is protected by two main fuses. Both are inside a receptacle incorporated in the power socket of the Core Unit (see Fig. 2.2, page 8). Blown fuses can easily be replaced. Disconnect the 4D-Nucleofector® from the power supply and insert a small flat screwdriver into the slot on top of the power plug housing to lever it open. The fuse receptacles (each marked with an arrow) are then also levered open using the screwdriver. Operating Instructions 2.0 6 Figure 2.0: Opened fuse receptacles The 4D-Nucleofector® will not function unless both the left and right receptacle contain intact fuses. Blown fuses can usually be identified by molten broken wires inside the glass tube. Only use T2.5A, L250V fuses to replace blown fuses. 7 2.3 Safety Instructions – please read carefully This symbol means that there is a risk of electric shock. An electric shock could cause death or personal injury. The 4D-Nucleofector® System has been certified by international safety standards and is safe to use when operated in accordance with this manual. This system is designed to deliver variable high voltage electrical impulses for the purpose of introducing substrates into eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells. These electrical impulses can be DEADLY! Therefore, use this system with care and take the following PRECAUTIONS: —— Only use the system once you have read the 4D-Nucleofector® Manual. The manual should be accessible for all users. Make sure that each potential user reads it. —— Do NOT open the system. The system does not contain userserviceable parts. Under NO circumstances should circuit components be interfered with, as they can deliver an electric shock even when system is not in operation. —— Do NOT alter the system in any manner. —— Do not obstruct the movement of the drawer holding the Nucleocuvette® Vessels or culture plates. —— Do NOT plug any non-Lonza-certified connectors into the external high voltage electrode sockets at the rear side of the 4D-Nucleofector® X Unit. They are designed to connect certified add-on systems to the 4D-Nucleofector® System, e.g., the 96-well Shuttle®. —— Only use the system when it is set on top of a safe, level and stable table or bench. —— Set up the system in such a way that easy removal of the power cord is possible at any time. —— Do not expose the system to a humid environment. —— The system must not be exposed to direct sunlight nor be placed in a hot environment. —— The system is not approved for use in fire- or explosionen dangered areas, nor for use with inflammable or explosive media. —— Take precautions against severe impacts and vibration while moving and transporting the 4D-Nucleofector® System. —— Only use the system with Lonza-certified Nucleofector® Solutions and Lonza-certified Nucleocuvette® Vessels or electrodes. Using consumables from any other source than Lonza will preclude all warranty and liability claims. —— Standard Nucleofector® Solutions and the Nucleofector® Solutions used for the 4D-Nucleofector® System are not compatible. Do not use standard Nucleofector® Solutions with the 4D-Nucleofector®. —— Unpack the Nucleocuvette® Vessels or electrodes immediately before the experiment. Make sure that the outer contact areas are dry. —— Safety may be compromised if any fluid has been spilled in the close vicinity of the 4D-Nucleofector® System. Ensure that no fluid is in contact with or has entered the system. —— System safety may be compromised if any fluid enters the system. Contact Lonza Scientific Support for advice on actions or precautions that should be taken. —— Do not insert or place foreign objects in the electrical drawers of the 4D-Nucleofector® System. —— Safety may be compromised if any foreign object has entered the 4D-Nucleofector® System. Contact Lonza Scientific Support for advice on actions or precautions that should be taken. —— If the 4D-Nucleofector® System has been damaged, ensure that the system can not be used by any personnel and contact Lonza Scientific Support for assistance. —— All service shall be performed by Lonza authorized personnel only. —— Handling of system parts that may be contaminated with sample should always be performed using protective gloves and any disposal of such parts must be according to Federal, state or local procedures for clinical waste handling and disposal. Use secure leakproof containers and avoid unprotected handling of such parts. Lonza disclaims all warranties and shall in no event be liable for any kind of damages caused by or arising out of any operation or use in violation with the above safety and handling instructions. 2.4 Waste Disposal Disposal of consumables from Nucleofector® Kits (cuvettes, pipettes and Nucleofector® Solutions): Dispose of cuvettes, pipettes and expired Nucleofector® Solutions in a biohazard container. Refer to your local waste management organization and to the relevant laboratory safety instructions for proper disposal practices. Operating Instructions 2.0 8 2.5 4D-Nucleofector® System Components By definition the 4D-Nucleofector® System is a modular system offering maximum flexibility. Therefore, a complete system may vary in the number and type of components it contains. A typical 4D-Nucleofector System includes: 1 2 One 4D-Nucleofector® Core Unit including two side panels At least one Functional Unit, including two side panels X Unit: Comprising two retainers for 100 µl Nucleocuvettes and one retainer for 16-well Nucleocuvette® Strips 3 Power cable 4 HV/data cable —— 4D-Nucleofector® Manual 1 5 6 7 8 Core Unit X Unit Side panels Tray holding retainers for two 100 µl Conductive Polymer cuvettes and one 16-well Nucleocuvette® Strip 9 Touch screen (graphical user interface of the system) 10 USB port (for USB stick) 11 Operation LED 6 9 2 8 11 5 7 10 Figure 2.2: Assembled 4D-Nucleofector® System (front view with open drawer) 3 4 Figure 2.1: 4D-Nucleofector® System before assembly (Core Unit [left] and X Unit [right] with attached side panels, power cable and connector) 12 13 14 15 16 17 Power cord socket with main switch and fuses USB port (for PC connection) Serial port for Shuttle connection Lonza Interface outlet to connect Functional Units Lonza Interface inlet to connect Functional Units Lock and release slider for attachment of the Core Unit functional modules or side panels 18 HV contacts for the 96-well Shuttle 12 14 13 15 17 18 16 Figure 2.3: Assembled 4D-Nucleofector® System (rear view) The 4D-Nucleofector® System comes with default programs and includes a USB port at the front for software updates. 9 2.6 Set-up Instructions 1 Unpack the components of the 4D-Nucleofector® System and check for completeness. 2 The 4D-Nucleofector® System components (Core Unit and Functional Units) can be assembled side-by-side or stacked on top of each other. —— Move both units towards each other until the housing lids touch and attach the units to each other by pushing the lock and release slider towards the front of the system. Units are properly connected when the lock and release slider clicks into place. Locked 2a Side-by-side assembly —— Place the Core Unit and the Functional Unit(s) next to each other as shown in Figure 2.4, pull back the lock and release slider, and detach side panels by gently pulling. Figure 2.6: Rear view of attached units, with close-up of slider —— Attach side panels to the right- and left-hand side of the system and lock them into place as described above. Figure 2.4: Core Unit und Functional Unit side-by-side Unlocked —— Make sure that the positioning bolts of one unit are properly aligned with the appropriate slot in the lock and release slider of the second unit. Make sure that the lock and release slider is pulled back as far as possible. Positioning bolt Locked Figure 2.5: Positioning bolts and lock and release slider Figure 2.7: Rear view with mounted side panels Operating Instructions 2.0 10 2.7 2b Stacked assembly —— Unpack the units of the 4D-Nucleofector® System. Do not remove the side panels. —— Stack the units with the Core Unit (containing the touch screen) on top. Instructions for Using the 4D-Nucleofector® System This section gives an overview of the 4D-Nucleofector® System operating software. Details of the Nucleofection® process can be found within the dedicated Optimized Protocols delivered with the 4D-Nucleofector® Kits. 2.7.1 Turning on the 4D-Nucleofector® System Turn on the system using the main power switch at the rear of the Core Unit. The system will boot up — this process may take a few moments — and the blue LED at the front of the Core Unit will be lit. Once the start-up procedure is complete, the 4D-Nucleofector® Graphical User Interface (touch screen) will display the software main screen. The main screen displays the current configuration of the 4D-Nucleofector® System (Core Unit and Functional Units). Figure 2.8: Stacked units 3 Connect the Core Unit’s Lonza Interface outlet port with the Lonza Interface inlet port of the Functional Unit below or beside it using the Lonza Interface cable. Make sure that the cable is securely attached and that the retaining screws on the cable housing are screwed tightly into the unit port. Further Functional Units are added by connecting the outlet and the inlet ports of adjacent units as described above. Plug in the Lonza Interface terminator cap into the outlet of the last unit. Figure 2.9: Lonza Interface cable connecting Core Unit and X Unit 4 Attach the power cord to the power socket at the rear side of the Core Unit and plug it into an appropriate power outlet. 5 Check all connections before turning on the system for the first time. Figure 2.10: Software main screen 11 2.7.2 Adjusting position of the graphical user interface (touch screen) The touch screen of the 4D-Nucleofector® System can be set at four angles (0°, 30°, 45° and 60°), providing convenient access for the user. Press the mark on top of the display frame to unlock the display from its home position. From this starting position, the user can adjust it to the most convenient angle by simply pulling it into a more upright position. The screen can be returned to its home position by moving it to the 60° position and then pulling it gently forwards towards the front of the Core Unit. A switch will be activated, and the screen will drop automatically back into the starting position. Press down the screen to lock it in its home position. 1 2 3 4 2.7.3 Operating software The 4D-Nucleofector® is operated via a 5.7 inch touch screen display and controlled by intuitive software. This chapter will familiarize you with the functions of the touch fields and the basic features of the operating software. You will learn how to use a predefined experiment, how to start a Nucleofection® Procedure and how to create a new experiment from scratch. 1 2 3 Figure 2.12: Software screen elements Home icon 5 Figure 2.11: Releasing the touch screen (1) Return to the main menu Top bar (2) Return to the “Choose a vessel” screen Wrench icon (3) Open service menu BACK Return to previous screen CLR eset settings for an experiment or a R Nucleocuvette® Vessel SAVE Save experiment or results file LOAD Load predefined experiments OK/START Confirm selection or execute a program EXPERIMENT efined Nucleofection® Parameters for one D or several Nucleofection® Experiments CELL TYPE PROGRAM S elect the Nucleofection® Program by cell type CUSTOM PROGRAM Select customer defined program PULSE CODE Modify pulse code SOLUTION isplay Nucleofector® Solution required D for the cell type VOLUME Working volume of the vessel selected CONTROL OPTIONS efine negative controls D (no DNA, no pulse) A-Z, Z-A, Top 10, Last 10 S ort a list alphabetically, display the most frequent 10 items or the most recent 10 items Magnifier symbol Activate search functions i Display additional information (text) <,> A rrow keys to switch between experimental setup screens Operating Instructions 2.0 12 2.7.4 Using a predefined experiment This chapter summarizes the steps required to load and perform a predefined experiment. More detailed information for defining experiments is given in chapter 2.7.5. —— Select the Functional Unit you wish to work with by pressing the appropriate icon (1). —— A screen appears displaying the Nucleocuvette® Vessels available for the selected Functional Unit (2). —— Press the icon displaying the vessel you wish to use. —— A screen appears with the message “Choose Experiment or Position” (3). —— Press on the touch field labeled “Choose Experiment”. —— A list of predefined programs will appear (4). —— Choose the experiment you wish to use and confirm your selection by pressing “OK”. —— By pressing on the icons displaying the Nucleocuvette® Vessels you can check the settings (Cell Type Program, Pulse Code etc.) for the selected well (5). —— To accept all settings, press “OK”. —— A summary of the experimental settings will appear (6) and the drawer of the selected Functional Unit will open, giving access to the vessel retainers. At the same time, a message “Load Samples” will be displayed on the touch screen. —— If the experimental setup is as desired, load the samples and press “START” to run the experiment. —— Depending on the number of samples you wish to process the drawer will be opened several times and a message “Please change cuvette(s). Proceed?” will be displayed (7). —— Load samples and press “YES” to continue or press “NO” to interrupt the experiment. —— When the experiment is complete, a result file summarizing the Nucleofectionn® Process will be displayed. —— By pressing “START” again a message will appear asking “Do you want to pulse the same experiment again?” (8). —— Press “OK” to start the experiment, “NEW” to return to the “Experiment” screen or “CANCEL” to return to the “Results” screen. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Load Samples 7 8 Figure 2.13: Using a predefined experiment 13 2.7.5 Defining an experiment This chapter explains how to define and save a new experiment. By definition, an experiment is a set of Nucleocuvette® Vessels with defined Nucleofection® Parameters (Cell type or Custom Program, Pulse Code and Control Options) for each vessel. —— Select the Functional Unit you wish to work with by pressing the appropriate icon (1). —— A screen appears displaying the Nucleocuvette® Vessels available for the selected Functional Unit (2). —— Press the icon displaying the vessel you wish to use. —— A screen appears with the message “Choose Experiment or Position” (3). —— Press one of the Nucleocuvette® Vessel position (e.g. A1). —— The fields “CELL TYPE PROGRAM”, “CUSTOM PROGRAM”, “PULSE CODE”, and “CONTROL OPTIONS” will be activated (4). —— Press the field “CELL TYPE PROGRAM” to choose pre defined Nucleofection® Conditions from a cell type list. (5) Use the search (magnifying glass symbol) or the sort list functions (A-Z) to find conditions more quickly. —— Select the desired cell type by tapping on the appropriate line of the cell list. The cell type selected will be highlighted. For additional information about the cell type selected press “i”. To confirm your selection press “OK”. —— If required, modify pulse code by pressing the letter or number code fields. A keyboard will appear, enabling you to change settings. —— Define control options for the selected vessel by choosing: —— Standard: Nucleofection program applied to vessel containing cells and substrate —— No Substrate: Negative control. Nucleofection® Protocol applied to vessel with cells but without substrate —— No Program: Negative control. No Nucleofection® Program applied to a vessel containing cells and substrate (6) —— Save your experiment by pressing the “SAVE” button. (7) A keyboard will appear allowing you to define a name (max. length: 26 characters). You may enter further information about your experiment by touching the “Info” field and typing in your text (8). —— Confirm and save the experiment parameters by pressing “OK” or “SAVE”. —— Load samples and start your experiment by pressing “START”. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Figure 2.14: Defining and saving an experiment Operating Instructions 2.0 14 2.8 Additional Settings and Options This chapter explains how to change settings like date and time and how to organize and manage your stored experiments, results and custom programs. It also gives more information about the update functions of the 4D-Nucleofector®. —— Activate the “Settings” menu by either pressing the “Core Unit” icon or the “Wrench” icon submenu “SETTINGS” (1). —— A screen appears displaying a list of setting options (2): —— Experiments: Display user-defined experiments —— Custom Programs:Create and manage custom Nucleofection programs —— Results:Load result files onto a USB stick plugged into the USB port in front of the Core Unit —— Lonza Programs:Version information about the cell type list —— Display and Audio:Adjust brightness of the touch screen display, time to activate standby and deactivate the touch tone —— Date and Time: Set and format date and time —— Language and: Change language settings for keyboard display functions and keyboard —— . . . more:To switch between pages of the settings list —— Firmware Update: Update the system software (see chapter 2.10 for details) —— System Restart: Restart system —— Device Cleaning: Opens the tray allowing to remove it for cleaning (see chapter 2.9) To open one of the setting menus touch the appropriate field. Depending on the menu, several parameter settings will appear. Most of the menus are intuitive. The menus requiring additional information are: Experiments This menu displays a list of experiments and allows you to view additional information by pressing the “i” field. Erase existing experiments by pressing “CLR”. To load a predefined experiment from a USB stick, insert the stick into the USB port on the front of the Core Unit, press “LOAD” and follow the instructions displayed on the screen (3). Results This menu will display a list of result files and allows you to manage them. To erase result files that are no longer required, select the file from the list and press “CLR”. To store result files on a USB stick, insert the USB device into the USB port on the front of the Core Unit and press “SAVE”. Pressing “i” displays further information related to the result file (4). Custom Programs This menu is used to create and manage custom Nucleofection programs. You can create new custom programs by pressing the “NEW” field. Edit existing programs by pressing “EDIT” or save your programs onto a USB stick by pressing “SAVE” (5). To create a new custom program or to edit an existing program: —— Press “NEW” or select an existing program and press “EDIT”. —— A screen will open comprising a keyboard, “PULSE CODE” setting, a “SOLUTION” field and a “VOLUME” selection. —— Define a name for your custom program by typing, e.g., the cell name. —— Select the volume appropriate for the Nucleofection vessel you wish to use (20 µl for the 16-well Nucleocuvette strip or 100 µl for single Nucleocuvettes). —— Press “SOLUTION” to display a list of available solutions. —— Select the solution most suited for your cell from the list and confirm your selection with “OK”. —— Define the Nucleofection program by typing in the “PULSE CODE” — you can determine the best program by using one of our optimization kits or simply use the code from an existing Optimized Protocol. (6) —— Confirm the setting for your custom program by pressing “OK”. —— The custom program can now be selected for an experiment by pressing the “CUSTOM PROGRAM” field (see chapter 2.7.5 for further details). 15 2.9 1 Activate “Settings” 3 Menu “Experiments” 2 4 “Results” Cleaning the Nucleofection Vessel Tray To allow convenient cleaning, the Nucleofection Vessel Tray can be removed from the X Unit. To dismount the tray please follow the instructions below: —— Open the “SETTINGS” menu as described in chapter 2.8. —— Press “DEVICE CLEANING”. —— The drawer will open, giving access to the Nucleofection Vessel Tray. —— Remove the tray from its support by pressing the two plastic noses on the left and right side of the tray. —— Wash the tray with a cloth damped in water and rinse it with tap water until all leftovers are washed off. —— Dry the tray carefully. —— Remount the dried tray to the support. —— Press “DONE”. —— The drawer will close and the tray will be moved to its home position. 2.10 Firmware Update 5 Menu “Custom Programs” 6 Menu “Custom Programs” Figure 2.15: Additional settings and options for organizing stored experiments Due to new Optimized Protocols added to the Lonza Program list or technical improvement of the operation software, the 4D-Nucleofector® may require an update of its firmware. To update the firmware proceed as follows: —— Download the software from the Lonza web site (see Appendix for further details) and store the file(s) on a USB stick into a folder called “LONZA”. —— Start the 4D-Nucleofector® System. —— The “Choose a device” main screen will appear. —— Click on the Core Unit icon. —— Select “Firmware Update” within the “SETTINGS” menu —— A dialog box will appear asking to plug in the USB stick. —— Plug in the USB stick and press “OK”. —— Follow the instructions on the screen to update the firmware. Operating Instructions 2.0 16 3.0Troubleshooting The following troubleshooting guidelines may be helpful if experiments using the 4D-Nucleofector® System do not provide the expected results. The comments are intended to help optimize experimental conditions. If you require further help, please contact your local Scientific Support Team. Issue Low survival rate Possible error Cells were kept in Nucleofector solution too long. Cells were damaged by harvesting procedure or through handling. Cells culture conditions were suboptimal. Multiple use of cuvettes. Poor DNA quality. Europe Phone +49 221 99199 400 Fax +49 221 99199 499 [email protected] www.lonza.com/nucleofection-support North America Phone 800 521 0390 (toll free) Fax +1 301 845 8338 [email protected] www.lonza.com/nucleofection-support Solution Transfer cells immediately into pre-warmed medium as recommended in the Optimized Protocol. Avoid harsh conditions during cell harvesting, especially centrifugation at higher speed or overexposure to trypsin. Pipette cells smoothly as they are quite stressed already. Use a plastic pipette as recommended in the Optimized Protocols. Cells should be viable and in culture for several passages. Avoid excessive cell densities or cell confluencies since this may decrease cell viability post Nucleofection. For further details please refer to the dedicated Optimized Protocol. We strongly recommend using the Nucleofection vessels only once, because the high voltage pulses that are applied drastically affect their physical integrity. DNA used for Nucleofection should be of high purity. We strongly recommend endotoxin-free preparation of the DNA. Do not use procedures involving phenol/ chloroform treatment. 17 Issue Low substrate transfer Possible error DNA amount is too low. Cell number in Nucleofection sample too high or too low. Poor DNA quality. Solution We recommend a DNA amount of 0,2–5 µg per sample. If both transfer efficiency and cell mortality are low, the DNA amount could be increased up to 10 µg per sample. Increasing DNA amount may lead to higher transfection efficiency, but at the same time result in higher cell mortality. For further details please see dedicated Optimzed Protocol. Please use the cell numbers recommended in the dedicated Optimized Protocol. DNA used for Nucleofection should be of high purity. We strongly recommend endotoxin-free preparation of the DNA. Do not use procedures involving phenol/ chloroform treatment. Troubleshooting 3.0 18 4.0 Error Codes of the 4D-Nucleofector® The following table lists Nucleofector® error codes and provides suggestions for solving the problem. If the problem cannot be resolved please call Lonza’s Scientific Support Team (Europe/World: +49 221 99199 400; USA: 800 521 0390). Alternatively, use our internet and e-mail based scientific support at www.lonza.com/nucleofection-support. If the 4D-Nucleofector® System must be returned for repair, please contact our Scientific Support Team for shipping and warranty instructions. Arc discharge correction Arcing is a complete or partial discharge circumventing the sample and is often accompanied by a flash and a noise. This problem is usually caused by imperfect cuvettes or cuvette filling. The 4D-Nucleofector® System is equipped with a hardware safety feature that immediately detects arc formation and protects the cells from damage. After the arc interruption the 4D-Nucleofector® System resumes program execution. Normally, the program can be completed successfully (“arc discharge correction 1 or 2”) and only minor differences in transfection efficiency are observed. When repeated arc discharges occur within one program, it may be impossible for the 4D-Nucleofector® System to complete execution of the program. In this case (“Err8 – Arc discharge”), significant impact on transfection efficiency may be observed. Discard the cuvette (which is possibly damaged) and its contents, reset the device by pressing any button and repeat the experiment with a new cuvette. It is not necessary to switch off the 4D-Nucleofector® System. Color Code of Wells Parameter file Undefined Defined No program control No DNA control Result file OK Result file Error 19 Error code What happened? Possible error Procedure Err 1A No pulse generated. Internal communication failure, internal error or device possibly defective. Clear the error message by pressing any button and try to apply program a second time. If Err1A re-occurs, switch off the device, check the LONZA Interface cable, wait for 2 seconds and switch on again. If error persists, contact our Scientific support. Err 1B Pulse generated with unclear outcome. Internal communication failure, internal error or device possibly defective. Clear the error message by pressing any button and use sample if maximum efficiency is not essential. Otherwise, try with a new sample. If Err1B re-occurs, switch off the device, wait for 2 seconds check the LONZA Inter face cable, and switch on again. Err 2 No pulse generated. No cuvette or inappropriate cuvette loaded. Inappropriate Nucleofector® Solution or volume. Check cuvette. Check type and volume of Nucleofector® Solution. Cuvette can be reloaded. Err 3 No pulse generated. Improper interconnection or system defective Switch off the device. Check proper connection of the Lonza Interface cable as well as the terminator cap on the last Lonza Interface Outlet. Switch on the device and repeat the experiment with the same sample. Err 4 WEAK Re-used cuvette or inappropriate Nucleofector® Solution. A weak pulse occurred. Efficiency may be sub-optimal. Clear the error message by pressing any button. Use the sample if maximum efficiency is not essential. Otherwise, use a new sample. Err 5 & Err 6 Device possibly generated an arc discharge. Program could be resumed and successfully completed. A limited impairment on performance has to be presumed. Inappropriate solution or well volume, occasional arcing. Utilize sample if maximum performance is not essential. Check solution and volume. Err 7 No pulse generated. No lid detected on the cuvette. Clear the error message by pressing any button. Check proper placement of the lid and rerun experiment with the same HC LC cuvette. Error Codes of the 4D-Nucleofector® 4.0 20 Error code What happened? Possible error Procedure Err 8 Device possibly generated an arc discharge leading to incomplete program execution. A substantial reduction in efficiency and viability must be assumed. Inappropriate cuvette, Nucleofector® Solution or volume in the cuvette. Device possibly defective. Clear the error message by pressing any button. Check the volume of Nucleofector® Solution. Try again with a new cuvette. Err 11 No pulse generated. The device case is open. Switch the device off, check the correct mounting of all side panels and the interlock between all modules. Try again with the same samples. Err 12 Pulse possibly omitted. Internal device temperature too high for pulsing. Switch off the device, wait for 2 minutes and run experiment with a new cuvette. Err 13 No pulse generated. The device flap is open. Check proper closing of flap after the tray is closed and rerun the experiment. 21 5.0Purchaser Notification Purchaser Notification The purchase of the 4D-Nucleofector® conveys to the buyer a non-transferable, non-exclusive license without the right to grant sublicenses limited for the use of Lonza’s proprietary Nucleofector® process and method. The license is limited to research use only. The license does not include the right to use the purchased device, its components or materials for any Commercial Purpose as defined below. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the buyer shall be allowed to use the licensed process in combination with the purchased device to perform services internally for affiliates, subsidiaries, sections, departments or scientific collaborators, provided that such services are not for any Commercial Purpose. Under no circumstances shall the licensed process and/or the purchased device be used for testing or treatment in humans. 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No warranty is made for the reliability, the quality, the economic utilization, efficiency, merchantability, fitness for purpose and the usefulness of the Licensed Process, the Purchased Device, or products resulting from the use of the licensed process or the purchased device, for the intended purpose or for any other purpose. The exclusion of warranty claims does not apply in case of gross negligence or intentional misconduct of Lonza. Lonza does not assume any liability that the licensed process, the Purchased Device or any product resulting from the use of the licensed product shall be approved by governmental authorities or any other institution or supervisory board or similar agencies. 23 6.0Appendix Technical data Power supply 100 – 110 VAC or 230 VAC 50 – 60 Hz self-regulating Power consumption 140 VA Fuse protection Fuse T2.5A, L250V Temperature range +15°C to +40°C, non-condensing Safety class EN 61010-1 UL 61010A-1 IP 20 Weight 8.0 kg (17.8 lb); system comprising Core Unit and X Unit Dimensions (w x h x d) 45 x 10.5 x 28 cm; system comprising Core Unit and X Unit (17.7 x 4.1 x 11.0 in) Manufacturing date The manufacturing year is encoded by the second and third digit of the serial number, e.g., serial number x10xxxxx was manufactured in 2010. Firmware update https://www.lonzabio.com/cell-biology/transfection/technology/nucleofector/nucleofector-program/ Appendix 6.0 24 Notes 25 Notes Notes Contact Information North America Customer Service: Scientific Support: [email protected] Online Ordering: 800 638 8174 (toll free) 800 521 0390 (toll free) www.lonza.com Europe Customer Service: + 32 87 321 611 Research Solutions Scientific Support: + 49 221 99199 400 [email protected] Research Solutions, Therapeutic Cell Solutions, Testing Solutions Scientific Support: + 32 87 321 611 [email protected] Online Ordering: www.lonza.com International Contact your local Lonza Distributor Customer Service: + 1 301 898 7025, ext. 2400 [email protected] International Offices Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Denmark France Germany India Ireland Italy Japan Poland Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland The Netherlands United Kingdom + 61 3 9550 0883 0800 201 538 (toll free) + 32 87 321 611 + 55 11 2069 8800 + 45 43 56 74 00 0800 91 19 81 (toll free) 0800 182 52 87 (toll free) + 91 22 4342 4000 1800654253 (toll free) + 39 0363 45710 + 81 3 5566 0612 + 48 781 120 300 + 65 6521 4379 + 34 902 531 366 020 140 4410 (toll free) 0800 83 86 20 (toll free) 0800 022 4525 (toll free) 0808 234 97 88 (toll free) Lonza Cologne AG 50829 Cologne, Germany For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. Manufacturer and distributor information: The 4D-Nucleofector® System is manufactured by Lonza Cologne AG, Nattermannallee 1, 50829 Cologne, Germany and distributed in the US by Lonza Walkersville, Inc. (8830 Biggs Ford Road, Walkersville, MD 21793). The use of this product, alone or in combination with materials and/or methods of others, may require a license from a third party. User shall be fully responsible for determining whether and from whom it requires such license and for obtaining such license. The Amaxa® Nucleofector® Technology is covered by patent and/or patent pending rights owned by Lonza Cologne AG. Other product and company names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners. The information contained herein is believed to be correct and corresponds to the latest state of scientific and technical knowledge. 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