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718295-AB April 2004 8000 ™ Genetic Analysis System Pre-Installation Guide Beckman Coulter, Inc. 4300 North Harbor Boulevard, Fullerton, CA 92834-3100 Copyright 2004 Beckman Coulter, Inc.
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Copyright, Licenses and Trademarks Beckman Coulter, Inc., 2004. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated into any language in any form by any means without the written permission of Beckman Coulter, Inc.
Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents ........................iii Overview............................1 Pre-Installation Check List......................1 Requirements ..........................2 Tabletop Space ......................2 Ventilation ........................2 System Specifications........................4 Consumable Materials Required ....................7 Sequence Analysis......................7 Fragment Analysis......................8 Materials Required but not Supplied ...................10 Optional Materials .......................10 Training Plan...........................10 Technical Support........................11 Notes..........................12...
Overview This guide provides the information necessary to prepare a laboratory for the installation of the CEQ 8000 DNA Analysis System (CEQ System) prior to its delivery to the laboratory. It also provides information concerning the post-installation training of users of the system.
Requirements CEQ™ 8000 Genetic Analysis System Requirements Tabletop Space The CEQ System is comprised of the DNA analysis instrument, an IBM PC (tower), a monitor, keyboard, mouse and an optional printer. Figure 1 shows the overall system. Figure 2 shows the footprint and dimensions of the DNA analysis instrument. Use this information along with the “weight”...
<85% (non-condensing) @ 30°C (86°F) Altitude Restrictions up to 2000m (6,562ft) PC (Tower) Beckman certified controller. For specific features, contact your local Minimum Specifications Beckman Coulter, Inc. Sales and Service office. Installation Category Category II Pollution Degree Laser Category Class 1 WARNING This instrument uses a “Class 3B”...
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Power lines used with this system must have an adequate reserve capacity to allow for start-up loads and the additional equipment of this system. Beckman Coulter recommends that the normal loading not exceed 50% of the nominal capacity of the power lines.
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System Specifications CEQ™ 8000 Genetic Analysis System Installation of the CEQ 8000 PC controller onto a local network is not required for the system to operate. Installation, support and administration of local networks or internet connections are the responsibility of the user. Network and internet connections can...
• Glycogen • Mineral Oil • Sample Loading Solution (SLS) CEQ Separation Gel 608010 11.5 mL of gel in CEQ 8000 compatible container. LPA 1 Sufficient for 12 fills of the Capillary Array (96 sequencing runs). CEQ Separation Buffer 608012 Each container has a screw top and pour tip.
200 µL volume capacity. Required for use as the CEQ 8000 sample plate. 25 Plates/Box a. Contact your local Beckman Coulter representative for specific consumable material requirements based on your application and frequency of use. Fragment Analysis Table 3 provides a list of the required consumable items for the performing fragment analysis using the CEQ 8000.
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Package of 25 V-bottom thermal cycler-compatible polypropylene plates with 200 µL volume capacity. Required for use as the CEQ 8000 sample plate. 25 Plates/Box a. Contact your local Beckman Coulter representative for specific consumable material requirements based on your application and frequency of use.
The Beckman Coulter Field Engineer will train two users in basic instrument operation, use of the software program and routine maintenance. (Advanced training sessions may be scheduled for an additional fee. Contact your local Beckman Coulter representative for more information.)
Pre-Installation Guide Technical Support Technical Support If you have any questions concerning this document or you need additional information prior to installation, contact your local Beckman Coulter representative.
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