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Unpacking and Inspecting the Instrument
Making Initial Instrument Preparations
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Carefully remove the detector from the shipping container and inspect both the detector and
the packaging for any signs of damage. If you find any damage, save the shipping materials
and immediately contact the shipping company.
Check the shipping container for the Accela PDA Detector, a LightPipe Flowcell Kit, a power
cable, and an accessory kit that contains the following items:
• Two signal cables
• One RJ12 serial communications cable
• One Ethernet communications cable
• One RJ45 9-pin adapter
Ensure that you have received all the items listed on the packing list. If any items are missing,
contact your Thermo Fisher Scientific representative immediately.
The part numbers of the accessory kit items are listed in
Place the PDA detector on a benchtop as close as possible to the chromatographic column
outlet (minimizing the length of tubing necessary for connection to the LightPipe flowcell
inlet). Be sure to place the detector in a draft-free location away from an open window, air
conditioner vents, or other circulating air source. A stable room temperature is necessary for
applications requiring maximum detection sensitivity. Allow at least 15 cm (6 in.) of clear
space between the back panel of the detector and any wall or obstruction. This clear space
provides access to the back-panel connectors and a free flow of cooling air.
You must have the following tools for installation:
• Narrow-blade screwdriver (2 mm wide)
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• 1/4 in. open end wrench
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