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- Page 1 6500 and 6500+ Series of Instruments Site Planning Guide RUO-IDV-01-1150-D | D5032387 F June 2016...
- Page 2 SCIEX warranties are limited to those express warranties provided at the time of sale or license of its products and are SCIEX s sole and exclusive representations, warranties, and obligations.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction..........................5 Customer Site Planner Responsibilities..........................5 FSE Responsibilities................................6 During Installation...............................7 Customer Familiarization.............................7 Technical Support................................8 Chapter 2 Site Planning Checklist......................9 Customer Information................................9 Requirements..................................9 Site Layout Requirements............................9 Electrical Requirements..............................10 Gas Supply Requirements............................12 Ventilation and Waste-Collection Requirements......................13 Computer, Network, and Software Requirements......................13 Environmental Requirements.............................14 Mass Spectrometer Bench Requirements........................16 Solutions and Equipment Requirements........................16... - Page 4 Contents Environmental Requirements............................34 BioSafety Requirements.............................35 Sound Pressure Level..............................35 Vibration..................................35 Solutions and Equipment Requirements..........................36 Customer Familiarization............................36 Mass Spectrometer Operation............................37 Appendix B Equipment Safety Categories....................38 Revision History............................39 6500 and 6500+ Series of Instruments Site Planning Guide 4 of 39 RUO-IDV-01-1150-D | D5032387 F...
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Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction
For safety and regulatory information, refer to the System User Guide, available at sciex.com. Note: If the site preparation tasks are not complete when the SCIEX Field Service Employee (FSE) arrives, then the scheduled installation will be postponed. Customer Site Planner Responsibilities... -
Page 6: Fse Responsibilities
• When the shipment arrives, inspect the packaging exterior for damage and inspect the shock and tip sensors, noting any issues on the delivery receipt. Then, contact SCIEX Customer Service or the local FSE to schedule the installation. -
Page 7: During Installation
The format and extent of the familiarization depends on the customer configuration, as follows: • New installation of a SCIEX-sold and supported high-flow HPLC system (ExionLC , Eksigent Ultra, Agilent, CTC, or Shimadzu system): The entire familiarization is completed, providing hands-on familiarization to the primary learner. -
Page 8: Technical Support
Introduction • HPLC system not installed by SCIEX at the time of mass spectrometer installation: The FSE is not responsible for verifying the functionality of the HPLC system. The following topics are not covered: • Plumb the HPLC System and Load the Samples •... -
Page 9: Chapter 2 Site Planning Checklist
Site Planning Checklist Customer Information Organization Address City Country Zip/Postal code Telephone Site planner contact name E-mail address Requirements Site Layout Requirements Refer to Site Layout Requirements on page Requirement Complete The measured building clearances can accommodate the equipment and crate dimensions. If the requirements cannot be met, then contact the FSE. -
Page 10: Electrical Requirements
Site Planning Checklist Electrical Requirements Refer to Electrical Requirements on page Requirement Complete Installation of electrical supplies and fixtures complies with local regulations and safety standards. One branch circuit is provided for the mass spectrometer. The mains supply outlet is less than 1.6 m (63 inches) from the mass spectrometer. One outlet is required. The outlet is accessible so that the mass spectrometer can be disconnected in an emergency. - Page 11 Uninterruptible Power Supply or Power Conditioner on page Note: SCIEX sells and supports several UPS power protection units for mass spectrometer systems that are custom configured to provide a total backup power solution. Contact a SCIEX sales representative for more information.
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Page 12: Gas Supply Requirements
• Delivery pressure of 55 psi (3.79 bar) to 60 psi (4.14 bar) with flows up to 18 L/min (Optional) If a SCIEX mass spectrometer bench with a built-in gas generator or if a SCIEX-recommended wall-mounted gas generator without a compressor is used, then a supply of compressed oil-free air is provided. -
Page 13: Ventilation And Waste-Collection Requirements
Site Planning Checklist Ventilation and Waste-Collection Requirements Refer to Ventilation and Waste Collection Requirements on page Requirement Complete Installation of plumbing and ventilation fixtures complies with local regulations and safety standards. Ventilation of the laboratory environment in which the mass spectrometer will be used complies with local regulations and the air exchange rate is appropriate for the work performed. -
Page 14: Environmental Requirements
FSE is available at the time of installation. Software can be downloaded from the SCIEX web site, or a software installation DVDs purchased. Contact the sales representative to purchase software DVDs, if required. - Page 15 Site Planning Checklist Requirement Complete Air conditioning provides a minimum of 8700 Btu/hr (mass spectrometer and roughing pump only). (Optional) A customer-supplied soft wall is installed behind the mass spectrometer to reduce noise. BioSafety Requirements Refer to BioSafety Requirements on page Requirement Complete The site is not designated as BioSafety Level 3 (BSL-3) or BioSafety Level 4 (BSL-4).
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Page 16: Mass Spectrometer Bench Requirements
Site Planning Checklist Mass Spectrometer Bench Requirements Refer to Site Layout Requirements on page Requirement Complete A moveable or fixed bench that meets the physical requirements (dimensions and mass) of the system as listed in Weights and Dimension on page 20 is provided for the mass spectrometer. -
Page 17: Product Familiarization
Note: To use the online learning system on the acquisition computer, upgrade the web browser to the latest available version. An account has been created on sciex.com. This is the same account that will be used for SCIEX University at sciex.com/education. -
Page 18: Additional Site Planning
Site Planning Checklist Additional Site Planning Requirement Complete Site planning for optional peripheral devices and software is completed, as required. Comments and Exceptions Signoff Site planner contact name Completion date (yyyy-mm-dd) I acknowledge that all of the installation requirements, as specified in this document, have been met. -
Page 19: Appendix A Site Requirements
Site Requirements Site Layout Requirements Return to checklist. Laboratory Layout and Site Clearances Make sure that the site meets the required building clearances for installation and service access. Refer to Figure A-1. Figure A-1 Laboratory Layout Site Planning Guide 6500 and 6500+ Series of Instruments RUO-IDV-01-1150-D | D5032387 F 19 of 39... -
Page 20: Weights And Dimension
Make sure that the installation site can accommodate the equipment dimensions, weight, and associated clearance. The mass spectrometer has been designed to support 77.5 kg (170 lbs). The optional SCIEX bench is designed to support the weight of the mass spectrometer plus its associated load, roughing pumps, and an additional 77.5 kg (170 lbs). - Page 21 Site Requirements Table A-1 Mass Spectrometer and Bench (continued) Equipment Height Width Length Weight Mass spectrometer 78 cm (31 inches) 100 cm (40 inches) 84 cm (34 inches) 158 kg (348 lbs) bench with gas generator (optional) Accessories crate 129.5 cm (51 inches) 104 cm (41 inches) 132 cm (52 inches) 178 kg (391 lbs)
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Page 22: Electrical Requirements
The optional mass spectrometer bench can also be connected to this branch circuit. For electrical requirements for SCIEX-supplied components, refer to System Electrical Specifications on page For requirements for other components, such as the optional LC system, contact the manufacturer. - Page 23 Site Requirements Figure A-2 Branch Circuit Configuration Item Description Branch circuit for the mass spectrometer. One outlet is required. It must be within 1.6 m (63 inches) of the mass spectrometer. Branch circuit for the roughing pump. Two outlets are required. Outlets must be within 1.6 m (63 inches) of the roughing pump.
- Page 24 Site Requirements International Requirements • For installations outside of North America, use locally approved standard connections and cables. Table A-3 Socket Types Region Mains Power Socket Type Central Europe CEE 7/7 Italy CEI 23-50 or CEE 7/7 India IS1293 Switzerland SEV1011 United Kingdom/Ireland BS13...
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Page 25: Mains Supply Fluctuations
Use a pure sine-wave uninterruptible power supply (UPS) or power conditioner to allow a safe shutdown of the system (mass spectrometer, computer, monitor, and roughing pump) during power outages. Note: The FSE will install optional UPS equipment purchased from SCIEX. The customer is responsible for installing any customer-supplied UPS equipment. -
Page 26: System Electrical Specifications
Site Requirements Table A-4 UPS and Power Conditioner Requirements Specification Requirement Output voltage 200 VAC to 240 VAC True on line (double conversion) Frequency 50 Hz or 60 Hz Waveform Pure sine-wave Minimum peak current 3 × nominal current Output voltage distortion <... - Page 27 Site Requirements Table A-7 Computer Electrical Specifications Specification Value Computer (Dell OptiPlex XE2) 100 VAC to 240 VAC Nominal input voltage Frequency 50 Hz or 60 Hz Maximum input current Monitor (Dell P2214H 21.5" Widescreen Flat Panel) Nominal input voltage 100 VAC to 240 VAC Frequency 50 Hz or 60 Hz...
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Page 28: Gas Supply Requirements
Site Requirements Gas Supply Requirements Return to checklist. WARNING! Radiation Hazard, Biohazard, or Toxic Chemical Hazard. Use only qualified personnel for the installation of all gas supplies and connections, and make sure that all installations adhere to local regulations and safety standards. - Page 29 Note: Gas quality, flows, and pressures must meet the requirements in Figure A-4, or a SCIEX-approved gas generator must be used. Note: Under normal conditions, bath gas is taken from the same supply as the Curtain Gas and CAD gas flows.
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Page 30: Optional Gas Generators
Figure A-6 Swagelok Connection and Tubing Optional Gas Generators Gas generators are available from SCIEX. Contact a sales representative for more information. Refer to the documentation supplied by the manufacturer for specifications and for the number and type of outlets required. -
Page 31: Ventilation And Waste Collection Requirements
Site Requirements Ventilation and Waste Collection Requirements Return to checklist. WARNING! Radiation Hazard, Biohazard, or Toxic Chemical Hazard. Make sure that the source exhaust system is connected and functioning and that good general laboratory ventilation is provided. Adequate laboratory ventilation is required to control solvent and sample emissions and to provide for safe operation of the mass spectrometer. - Page 32 Site Requirements Figure A-7 Vent Connections Item Description Vent Source exhaust hose: 2.5 cm (1 inch) inside diameter (i.d.) Roughing pump exhaust hose: 3.2 cm (1.25 inches) i.d. Source exhaust drain bottle. Make sure that the bottle is secured at all times to prevent spills. Source exhaust drain tubing: 1.6 cm (0.625 inch) i.d.
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Page 33: Computer, Network, And Software Requirements
Site Requirements Computer, Network, and Software Requirements Return to checklist. Acquisition Computer Requirements The acquisition computer and monitor are provided with the mass spectrometer. The acquisition computer controls the mass spectrometer. It should be used exclusively for data acquisition. • Provide a table for the acquisition computer and monitor, within 3 m (120 inches) of the mass spectrometer. •... -
Page 34: Software Requirements
Software Requirements Return to checklist. SCIEX software purchased and intended to be installed by the FSE must be available at the time of installation. Software can be obtained in one of the following ways: • Download the software from sciex.com/software-downloads-x2110. -
Page 35: Biosafety Requirements
BioSafety Requirements The site must not be designated BioSafety Level 3 (BSL-3) or BioSafety Level 4 (BSL-4). SCIEX does not install, service, or repair SCIEX systems in areas designated BSL-3 or BSL-4. -
Page 36: Solutions And Equipment Requirements
Site Requirements Solutions and Equipment Requirements Return to checklist. Customer Familiarization Customer-Supplied Materials Description Size Quantity Glass bottle (rinsed thoroughly to standards of use with 100 mL mass spectrometry) Glass bottle (rinsed thoroughly to standards of use with mass spectrometry) Beaker 250 mL MS-grade methanol (stored in glass bottles) -
Page 37: Mass Spectrometer Operation
• MS-grade isopropanol (2 L), stored in glass bottles • Pipettors (20 µL, 100 µL or 200 µL, 1 mL) and tips • LC system, including waste bottles and required tubing and cutter, unless ordered through SCIEX. For requirements and specifications for the LC system, contact the manufacturer. -
Page 38: Appendix B Equipment Safety Categories
Equipment Safety Categories Description Category Equipment pollution degree Pollution Degree 2 Mains supply transient overvoltage Overvoltage Category II Note: Environments with a Pollution Degree 2 rating include laboratories and sales and commercial areas. For more information, refer to the International Electrotechnical Commission standards IEC 61010-1 and IEC 60364. 6500 and 6500+ Series of Instruments Site Planning Guide 38 of 39... -
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Revision History Document Number Reason for Change Date D5032387 A First release of document. September 2012 D5032387 B Corrected source exhaust gas pressure value to 55 psi. December 2012 Revises system mains supply configuration. Added laboratory layout diagram. Other minor revisions to align content with other site planning guides.
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