Pre-Installation & Installation
Essential resources to help you prepare for your Shasta or K&A System
- K&A Pre-Installation Requirements
- Shasta Synthesizer Pre-Installation Requirements
- Pre-Installation Checklist
- Choosing the Correct Bottle Cap Size for Reagents and Amidites
- IT Guide: Computer Setup for KA_Labs or Shasta Software
Troubleshooting & Errors
Look at troubleshooting suggestions to common issues and error codes
- Shasta Software Errors
- K&A Software Errors
- K&A - How to Perform a Flow Test
- K&A - Understanding Trityl Monitors
- How to Minimize Argon Usage on Shasta Systems
Training Videos and Guides
All video-based resources including: training series, Maintenance tutorials, Quick start videos
- 1. Shasta Software - Introduction & Performing a Synthesis
- 2. Shasta Software - Manual Control
- 3. Shasta Software - Protocol Writer
- K&A Next Gen Software Overview
- K&A - Clearing Lines
Software Updates & Release Notes
Software Updates, Release Notes and Installation instructions
- How to update K&A Software
- How to update Shasta Software
- Installing the K&A Software on a New Computer
- K&A Labs Software Release Notes - V. 0.0.15.4
- Shasta Software - Release Notes - V. 2.5.9
Product Documentation & Policies
Official manuals, specifications, warranty information, and service contracts for Sierra Biosystems instruments.
- K&A DNA Synthesizer Warranty
- Shasta DNA Synthesizer Warranty
- K&A Instruments Service Contract
- Shasta Instruments Service Contract
- Shasta - Technical Documents
Oligonucleotide Chemistry & Methods
This section covers the end-to-end chemistry steps and recommended workflows for oligonucleotide synthesis and handling.
- Synthesizing Long Oligos
- Purification Methods for Oligonucleotides
- Cleavage and Deprotection of Oligonucleotides
- How to Analyze and QC Oligonucleotide Samples?
- Quantitation of Oligonucleotides