Environmental Requirements - Molecular Devices ImageXpress Pico Installation Manual

Environmental Requirements

The ImageXpress Pico system is designed to operate indoors under laboratory conditions at
18°C to 30°C (64°F to 86°F) with 20% to 75% non-condensing humidity. As with any precision
optical instrument, take care to maintain a low-dust, low-vibration environment.
Temperature and humidity extremes can compromise performance.
Avoid the following lab conditions or situations:
Avoid installation in or near a room with high-motion equipment, including vacuum
pumps, centrifuges, elevators, air conditioners, or heaters.
Avoid installation directly in the path of air vents. Sudden temperature changes and air-
flow vibrations can degrade performance.
Avoid installation near external vibration caused by trains or excessive vehicle traffic.
Avoid installation in any room with noticeable vibration on floors or walls.
Avoid installation in direct sunlight.
Avoid installation within 5 m (16.4 ft) from a refrigerator.
Avoid installation within 2 m (6.5 ft) from a door.
Avoid installation on a table that is mechanically attached to a wall.
Avoid installation on a table with shakers, stirrers, mixers, or centrifuges.
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