How can I load new protocols onto the QIAcube?
Visit the QIAcube Protocols page to search for protocols. The instructions for transferring a protocol to the QIAcube are listed below.
To transfer new protocols to the QIAcube, first save them to the supplied USB stick.
- Select the protocol to be downloaded and save it to the “New_Protocols” folder on the USB stick.
- Make sure that the QIAcube is switched on.
- To install the protocol, connect the USB stick to the QIAcube via the USB port, which is located at the front right of the instrument.
- In the main menu, press “Tools”.
- Select “Data Exchange” by pressing the "Up Symbol" or the "Down Symbol" to scroll through the list until it is highlighted and then press “Select”.
- To transfer protocols to the QIAcube, select “Protocols” and “Load from USB”.
- Start the download procedure by pressing “OK”. A message will confirm that the protocols have been successfully transferred to the QIAcube.
Note: Protocols already installed on the QIAcube that have the same name as downloaded protocols will be overwritten.
8. When the protocols have been successfully transferred to the QIAcube, press “OK”.