MSD SECTOR Image 2400 Instrument Manual page 4

6.1 Single Plate Run .......................................................................................................................................... 39
6.2 Stack Run-Multiple Plates .......................................................................................................................... 39
6.2.1 Loading the Stack Tube .................................................................................................................. 39
6.2.2 Unloading the Stack Tube ............................................................................................................... 41
6.3 Robotics Integration ..................................................................................................................................... 41
7 Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................................... 43
7.1 Preventive Maintenance ................................................................................................................................ 43
7.2 Instrument Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................... 43
7.2.1 Adapter and Stack Tube Cleaning .................................................................................................... 43
7.3 Instrument Decontamination ......................................................................................................................... 44
8 Appendix ................................................................................................................................................................ 46
8.1 Troubleshooting Guide ................................................................................................................................. 46
8.2 Specifications .............................................................................................................................................. 50
8.2.1 SECTOR Imager ............................................................................................................................. 50
8.2.2 Scientific Performance ................................................................................................................... 50
8.2.3 Environmental Specifications .......................................................................................................... 50
8.2.4 Power Requirements ...................................................................................................................... 50
8.2.5 SECTOR Imager Physical Dimensions ............................................................................................. 51
8.2.6 Plate Standard Read Volume (per Well) ........................................................................................... 51
8.2.7 Custom Bar Code Compatibility* .................................................................................................... 51
8.2.8 Plate Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 51
8.3 Regulatory and Safety Certifications .............................................................................................................. 51
8.3.1 WEEE Compliance .......................................................................................................................... 52
8.4 Symbols and Labels ..................................................................................................................................... 53
9 Technical Support ................................................................................................................................................... 55
9.1 Bug Reports and Suggestions ....................................................................................................................... 55
9.2 Problems Running SECTOR Imagers ............................................................................................................. 55
9.3 How to Contact Us ....................................................................................................................................... 55
Figure 2:1 SECTOR Imager electrical hazards. SECTOR Imager 6000 shown. ..................................................................... 11
Figure 3:1 SECTOR Imager system. SECTOR Imager 6000 shown. .................................................................................... 17
Figure 3:2 SECTOR 6000 Imager components .................................................................................................................. 18
Figure 3:3 Input (right) stacker interface plate .................................................................................................................. 20
Figure 3:4 Fully loaded standard and high capacity stack tubes ........................................................................................ 20
Figure 3:5 SECTOR Imager plate in single plate adaptor ................................................................................................... 21
Figure 3:6 SECTOR Imager status LEDs ........................................................................................................................... 22
Figure 3:7 Power switch and I/O panel. SECTOR Imager 6000 (model 1200) shown. .......................................................... 23
Figure 3:8 SECTOR Imager halt button ............................................................................................................................ 24
Figure 3:9 Cable attachment locations for SECTOR Imager 2400/2400A ............................................................................ 24
Figure 3:10 The SECTOR 6000 reads 96-well plates in six sectors .................................................................................... 25
Figure 3:11 The SECTOR 2400/2400A reads 96-well plates in 24 sectors .......................................................................... 26
Figure 3:12 SECTOR Imager 6000 Demonstration Test Plate ............................................................................................. 26
Figure 3:13 Loading a SECTOR Imager demonstration plate ............................................................................................. 27
Figure 5:1 Instrument Status window............................................................................................................................... 31
Figure 5:2 MSD DISCOVERY WORKBENCH desktop icon ................................................................................................. 32
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