Section 3 System Installation; Operating Requirements; System Location; Power Requirements - BIO RAD VERSADOC User Manual

Section 3
System Installation

3.1 Operating Requirements

3.1.1 System Location

The VersaDoc system should be located in an area that is free of excessive dust or
moisture, strong magnetic fields or ionizing radiation. It is also highly recommended that the
ambient temperature be stable and within the range of 10°C to 28°C (21°C is optimal) and
that the relative humidity not exceed 70%, non-condensing.
Warning: Care should be taken when lifting and moving the VersaDoc system
to avoid personal injury. It is recommended that two people, one on each side
of the instrument lift the VersaDoc enclosure from the bottom.
The VersaDoc should be placed on a level bench top with a minimum depth of 70 cm and a
height clearance of 180 cm, where there is adequate ventilation for the system's cooling
fans to operate. The system's feet allow enough clearance for easy removal of your hands
from underneath the instrument once the system has been placed on the bench.
In placing the VersaDoc, users should also allow for easy access to the main power switch,
which is located on the lower right hand side of the system's rear panel. The instrument
should be placed where there is adequate room to insert the samples into the front of the
enclosure and where it can be easily connected to the host computer. The maximum
distance between the host computer and the instrument should be two meters. (instrument
is supplied with cables long enough for such distances).
Note: The host computer should be located at a workstation that minimizes
operator fatigue.

3.1.2 Power Requirements

The VersaDoc system and its host computer should be connected to a stable grounded
power outlet on a circuit free of electrical noise. In addition, a high quality electrical surge
suppressor/line filter with a 10 Amp or higher rating should be used to avoid damage from
AC fluctuations. Only a grounded 3-pin power cord should be used to connect power.
The VersaDoc is designed for operation at an input voltage of 110-240 VAC, at 50-60 Hz.
Deviation from these operating voltages can lead to slower cooling and heating
process with your deeply cooled CCD camera.
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