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® P/ACE MDQ Plus Capillary Electrophoresis System Site Planning Guide RUO-IDV-01-4899-A | B54950 AB October 2018...
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Complete the Site Planning Checklist on page 7 in consultation with facilities services personnel (electrical, ventilation, and information technology [IT]), and return it to the SCIEX field service employee (FSE) before the completion date. Refer to Signoff on page Note: The FSE will follow up if the checklist is not received prior to the scheduled installation date.
Introduction FSE Responsibilities Note: If the site preparation tasks are not complete when the SCIEX Field Service Employee (FSE) arrives, then the scheduled installation will be postponed. • Review the checklist and discuss outstanding issues with the site planner. • Unpack and set up the CE equipment.
Site Planning Checklist Customer Information Contact name Organization Address City ZIP code/Postal code State/Province/Region Country Telephone E-mail address Requirements Site Layout Refer to Site Layout Requirements on page ® Site Planning Guide P/ACE MDQ Plus Capillary Electrophoresis System RUO-IDV-01-4899-A | B54950 AB 7 / 18...
Site Planning Checklist Requirements Complete There is adequate lab space to accommodate the equipment. Additional personnel or lifting equipment are available to help the FSE move the equipment. Four people are recommended. A moveable or fixed bench that meets the physical requirements (dimensions and weight) of the system as listed in Weights and Dimensions on page 13.
Site Planning Checklist Environmental Requirements Refer to Environmental Requirements on page Requirement Complete The altitude does not exceed 2000 m (6562 ft) above sea level. Temperature and humidity requirements have been met. 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).
Site Planning Checklist Customer Profile (Optional) To allow the FSE to provide site-specific familiarization, enter the following information. Number of operators Years of experience with capillary electrophoresis Applications to be performed If known, which detectors will be used? ® P/ACE MDQ Plus Capillary Site Planning Guide Electrophoresis System...
Site Planning Checklist Comments and Exceptions Signoff Site planner contact name I acknowledge that all of the installation requirements, as specified in this document, have been met. Completion date Site planner signature (yyyy-mm-dd) FSE name Return date (yyyy-mm-dd) FSE e-mail ®...
Site Requirements Site Layout Requirements Return to checklist. Laboratory Layout and Clearances • The location allows at least 15.2 cm (6 inches) on all sides of the system. • The location is away from heaters or cooling ducts, and not in direct sunlight. •...
Site Requirements Item Description Distance to wall, minimum 15.2 cm (6 inches) P/ACE MDQ Plus system Distance to controller, maximum 1.7 m (67 inches) Controller and monitor Weights and Dimensions Refer to the following table for weights and dimensions and make sure that the system can be moved to the installation site.
Site Requirements Electrical Requirements Return to checklist. WARNING! Electrical Shock Hazard. Use only qualified personnel for the installation of all of the electrical supplies and fixtures and make sure that all of the installations adhere to local regulations and safety standards. Provide a branch circuit with an AC mains supply outlet for the system, the controller, and the monitor.
Site Requirements Table A-1 P/ACE MDQ Plus Capillary Electrophoresis System Electrical Specifications Specification Value Nominal input voltage Instrument: 100 VAC to 240 VAC, auto-ranging Controller: 100 VAC to 240 VAC Monitor: 100 VAC to 240 VAC Frequency 50 Hz or 60 Hz Maximum input current Instrument: 8 A Controller: 2.8 A...
Site 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. Computer, Software, and Network Requirements Return to checklist.
• Double-deionized (DDI) water (MS-grade water filtered through a 0.2 μm filter and with resistance above 18 M ) • 0.1 N HCl (Sigma PN 84428 or equivalent) • 0.1 N NaOH (SCIEX PN 338424 or equivalent) • Methanol (Fisher PN A454 or equivalent) Customer Preparation Requirements Return to checklist.
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Equipment Safety Categories Description Category Equipment pollution degree Pollution Degree 2 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. ®...
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