Can the QIAcube heater/shaker be used independently from protocol runs?

Yes. The heated shaker on the QIAcube Connect can be operated independently if the QIAcube is not performing a protocol run. For instructions on how to operate the shaker, refer to the QIAcube Connect User Manual, chapter 5 "Operating Procedures", section 5.9 "Independent heater/shaker operation".

The shaker can be used to heat and shake samples simultaneously, shake samples without heating, or heat samples without shaking.