Sound Pressure Level; Vibration - AB Sciex 4000 Series Site Planning Manual

Sound Pressure Level

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Sound Pressure
Average noise level at 1 m (40 inches) from the mass spectrometer
A sound pressure level of 85 dBA above a reference sound pressure of 20 μPa is at present regarded by many
authorities as the threshold at which a hazard may be caused. Special means, such as the use of protective ear
pieces, can make a higher sound pressure level non-hazardous to the operator.
AB SCIEX recommends that the sound pressure level be measured or calculated by the user both at the operator's
position in normal use and at whatever point 1 m from the enclosure of the equipment has the highest sound
pressure level. Refer to Laboratory Layout and Site Clearances on page 15
levels to the operator. Other methods such as the introduction of acoustic barriers or the fitting of noise-reducing
baffles or hoods may be used to minimize sound pressure levels.

Vibration

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• The packaged mass spectrometer was tested to confirm that the effects of transportation do not affect mass
spectrometer performance upon arrival at the customer destination.
• The mass spectrometer is designed to operate in any laboratory environment that accommodates precision
analytical instrumentation.
Site Planning Guide
RUO-IDV-01-0563-A | D5040008 A
Site Requirements
to minimize sound pressure
AB SCIEX 4000 Series of Instruments
Value
72 dBA
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