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- Page 1 Pre-Installation Manual Biomek i-Series Automated Workstation B54472AE May 2023 Beckman Coulter, Inc. 250 S. Kraemer Blvd. Brea, CA 92821 U.S.A.
- Page 2 • In the UK, call us at +44 845 600 1345 • In Ireland, call us at +353 (01) 4073082 • In Italy, call us at +39 0295392 456 • In other locales, contact your local Beckman Coulter Representative. www.beckman.com Beckman Coulter Eurocenter S.A.
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Page 3: Revision Status
Revision Status For updates, go to www.beckman.com/techdocs and download the most recent manual or system help for your instrument. Initial Issue, B54472AA, March 2017 Revision AB, 07/2017 Updates were made to the following sections: CHAPTER 1, System Specifications; CHAPTER 1, Weights of Biomek i-Series Workstation Components;... - Page 4 Revision Status B54472AE...
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Page 5: Alerts For Danger, Warning, Caution, Important, And Note
Beckman Coulter, Inc. urges its customers and employees to comply with all national health and safety standards such as the use of barrier protection. This may include, but is not limited to, protective eye wear, gloves, and suitable laboratory attire when operating or maintaining this or any other automated laboratory equipment. -
Page 6: Instrument Safety Precautions
• This equipment is used in a manner other than specified. Operate the instrument as instructed in the Product Manuals. • You introduce software that is not authorized by Beckman Coulter into your computer. Only operate your system’s computer with software authorized by Beckman Coulter. -
Page 7: Electrical Safety
Safety Notice Electrical Safety CAUTION If you purchased this product from anyone other than Beckman Coulter or an authorized Beckman Coulter distributor, and, if it is not presently under a Beckman Coulter Service Maintenance Agreement, Beckman Coulter cannot guarantee that the product is fitted with the most current mandatory engineering revisions or that you will receive the most current information bulletins concerning the product. -
Page 8: Biological
Safety Notice Biological Biological WARNING Risk of contamination. Biohazardous contamination can occur from contact with the waste container and its associated tubing if not handled with care. Wear personal protective equipment. Avoid skin contact. Clean up spills immediately. Dispose of the contents of the waste container in accordance with the local regulations and acceptable laboratory practices. - Page 9 Observe all warnings and cautions listed for any external devices attached or used during operation of the instrument. Refer to applicable external device user’s manuals for operating procedures of that device. NOTE For Safety Data Sheets (SDS/MSDS) information, go to the Beckman Coulter website at www.beckman.com/techdocs. WARNING California Proposition 65 This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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Page 10: Disposal Of Electronic Equipment
For products under the requirement of WEEE directive, please contact your dealer or local Beckman Coulter office for the proper decontamination information and take back program which will facilitate the proper collection, treatment, recovery, recycling, and safe disposal of the device. -
Page 11: Rohs Notice
Safety Notice RoHS Notice — A “UKCA” mark indicates that a product has been assessed before being placed in the • UK market, and has been found to meet UK safety, health, and/or environmental protection requirements. — Refer to the Recycling Label section in this document. •... -
Page 12: Ce Mark
Safety Notice CE Mark CE Mark A “CE” mark indicates that a product has been assessed before being placed on the market, and has been found to meet European Union safety, health, and/or environmental protection requirements. UKCA Mark A “UKCA” mark indicates that a product has been assessed before being placed in the UK market, and has been found to meet UK safety, health, and/or environmental protection requirements. -
Page 13: Warnings And Cautions
• This equipment is used in a manner other than specified. Operate the instrument as instructed in the Product Manuals. • You introduce software that is not authorized by Beckman Coulter into your computer. Only operate the computer of your system with software authorized by Beckman Coulter. - Page 14 Safety Notice Warnings and Cautions CAUTION If you purchased this product from anyone other than Beckman Coulter or an authorized Beckman Coulter distributor, and if it is not presently under a Beckman Coulter service maintenance agreement, Beckman Coulter cannot guarantee that...
- Page 15 Safety Notice Warnings and Cautions CAUTION Risk of personal injury or equipment damage. The Cytomat device weighs 80-141 kg (176-311 lbs.). Do not attempt to lift it without first contacting your safety officer for instructions regarding lifting heavy objects. WARNING Risk of bodily injury.
- Page 16 Safety Notice Warnings and Cautions B54472AE...
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Page 17: Table Of Contents
Contents Revision Status, iii Safety Notice, v Alerts for Danger, Warning, Caution, Important, and Note, v Instrument Safety Precautions, vi Electrical Safety, vii High Voltage, vii Biological, viii BioHazard, viii Disposal of Electronic Equipment, x Multi Compliance Label, x RoHS Notice, xi China RoHS Caution Label, xi... - Page 18 Overview, 2-1 Estimating Required Workspace Dimensions, 2-1 Preparing Cytomat Devices, 3-1 Overview, 3-1 Cytomat Device Specifications, 3-1 Setting Up Tables, 3-1 Mobile Workstations, 3-2 i-Series Tables, 3-2 Unpacking Cytomat Devices, 3-3 Index Beckman Coulter, Inc. Warranty and Returned Goods Requirements xviii...
- Page 19 Illustrations Illustrations Biomek i5 leveling feet dimensions with minimum bench size needed (bottom view), 1-3 Biomek i7 leveling feet dimensions with minimum bench size needed (bottom view), 1-5 Maximum Dimensions for Operating the Instrument With the Door Raised, 1-7 Example layout of a Biomek i5 instrument with Microplate Hotel left and Cytomat 2C right, 2-2 i-Series table (0.7-m x...
- Page 20 Tables Tables System Specifications, 1-2 Space and Table Requirements for Biomek i5 Instrument, 1-4 Space & Table Requirements for Biomek i7 instrument, 1-6 Weights of Biomek i-Series Workstation Components, 1-8 Electrical Components and Requirements, 1-9 Integrated Devices Electrical Requirements, 1-9 Biomek Instrument and bench or i-Series table, 2-3 Cytomat Devices on modular...
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Page 21: Preparing The Site
Biomek i-Series instrument do not cause the bench to shift, jerk, or sway. • The Biomek i-Series instrument must be placed on an i-Series table or Beckman Coulter Mobile Workstation if it will be integrated with a Cytomat device. See CHAPTER 3, Preparing Cytomat Devices. -
Page 22: Biomek I-Series System Specifications
Preparing the Site Biomek i-Series System Specifications Biomek i-Series System Specifications Table 1.1 presents system specifications and requirements for the Biomek i-Series instrument. Table 1.1 System Specifications Item Description Without Enclosure With Enclosure (door closed) Dimensions — i5 Base Unit Width: 112 cm (44 in.) Width: 112 cm (44 in.) Depth: 81 cm (32 in.) -
Page 23: Work Area Minimum Dimensions
Preparing the Site Work Area Minimum Dimensions Table 1.1 System Specifications (Continued) Item Description Communications to Host and Cameras USB 2.0 Communications to Active ALPs Work Area Minimum Dimensions Table Dimensions for Biomek i5 Instrument Figure 1.1 Biomek i5 leveling feet dimensions with minimum bench size needed (bottom view) Minimum bench necessary for Biomek i5 instrument (see Table 1.2) -
Page 24: Space And Table Requirements For Biomek I5
Consult local fire codes for ceiling clearance requirements. b. Height may vary if using a table or bench not supplied by Beckman Coulter. NOTE The dimensions for the lab bench in the above table do not include space for the automation controller or additional accessories. -
Page 25: Biomek I7 Leveling Feet Dimensions With Minimum Bench Size Needed (Bottom View)
Preparing the Site Work Area Minimum Dimensions Table Dimensions for Biomek i7 Instrument Figure 1.2 Biomek i7 leveling feet dimensions with minimum bench size needed (bottom view) Minimum bench necessary for Biomek i7 instrument (see Table 1.3) Table 1.3 to determine: •... -
Page 26: Instrument
Consult local fire codes for ceiling clearance requirements. b. Height may vary if using a table or bench not supplied by Beckman Coulter. NOTE The dimensions for the lab bench in the above table do not include space for the automation controller or additional accessories. -
Page 27: Dimensions For Biomek I5 Instrument With The Door Raised
Preparing the Site Work Area Minimum Dimensions Dimensions for Biomek i5 Instrument With the Door Raised For closed enclosure instrument models, the work space must allow enough space to operate the instrument with the door raised. The maximum height of the instrument with the door raised is approximately 148 cm (refer to Figure 1.3). -
Page 28: Component Weights
Preparing the Site Component Weights Component Weights The weight of the Biomek i-Series workstation varies based upon the components included. Use Table 1.1 Table 1.4 to determine the bench load requirements for the approximate installed weight of Biomek i-Series workstation with pods, heads, and components. WARNING Risk of personal injury or equipment damage. -
Page 29: Electrical Requirements
Preparing the Site Electrical Requirements Electrical Requirements Biomek Instrument Electrical Requirements Make sure the proper electrical supply dedicated solely to the Biomek instrument is available at the bench where Biomek i-Series instrument will be positioned. Table 1.5 defines the electrical requirements. -
Page 30: Vacuum Requirements
Preparing the Site Vacuum Requirements Vacuum Requirements If a filtration system is installed with the Biomek i-Series Instrument, a vacuum supply is required. IMPORTANT Use a regulator with a 16 in. Hg minimum and 20.3 in. Hg maximum with your vacuum, unless your waste container is rated for a higher vacuum. -
Page 31: Workspace For Integrated Devices
CHAPTER 2 Workspace for Integrated Devices Overview This section details the necessary workspace required for a Biomek i-Series Automated Workstation integrated with other devices. Preparing the site for other devices includes: • determining if electrical supply and power are adequate for operation (refer to CHAPTER 1, Integrated Devices Electrical Requirements). -
Page 32: Example Layout Of A Biomek I5 Instrument With Microplate Hotel Left And Cytomat 2C Right
Figure 2.1 Example layout of a Biomek i5 instrument with Microplate Hotel left and Cytomat 2C right 1. 70 cm x 100 cm (28 in x 39.4 in.) Table 5. Biomek i5 Series instrument 2. Cytomat Microplate Hotel 6. Short Conveyor ALP with bar code reader in Column 5 ALP position 3. -
Page 33: Biomek Instrument And Bench Or I-Series
Biomek i7 with Mobile Workstation 183 cm (72in.) 82.3 cm (32 in.) If using tables or benches not supplied by Beckman Coulter, determine the combined maximum width and depth of the instrument and bench. See Table 1.1 for Biomek i5 or Biomek i7 instrument dimensions. -
Page 34: Additional Width For Conveyor
Workspace for Integrated Devices Estimating Required Workspace Dimensions Add additional amount from Table 2.4 for each Conveyor Device to be used: Table 2.4 Additional width for conveyor Conveyor Device Width Short Conveyor in far left position 48.5 cm (19 in.) Standard Conveyor in far left position 74 cm (29 in.) Add 61 cm (24 in.) (the minimum rear clearance to a wall) to the calculated depth. -
Page 35: Preparing Cytomat Devices
Cytomat devices — though he or she might be present at this time. NOTE The Cytomat device must be unpacked and set on the bench or table for the Beckman Coulter Field Service Engineer. Preparing the site for Cytomat devices includes: •... -
Page 36: Mobile Workstations
Preparing Cytomat Devices Setting Up Tables Mobile Workstations Please refer to the instructions included in the Mobile Workstations packaging. i-Series Tables The i-Series tables have a black phenolic resin top with a cardinal white base cabinet that is color matched to the i-Series platforms. The tables have hinged doors in the front, a single pull-out drawer inside the cabinet, mounting holes for a monitor arm, and removable side panels to allow for easier cable routing when multiple table are placed side-by-side. -
Page 37: Unpacking Cytomat Devices
Preparing Cytomat Devices Unpacking Cytomat Devices Figure 3.2 i-Series table (1-m x 1-m) Unpacking Cytomat Devices Cytomat devices should be unpacked prior to the arrival of the Beckman Coulter Field Service Engineer. NOTE Refer to the tables in Cytomat Device Specifications for more information about Cytomat device crate dimensions and weights. - Page 38 Preparing Cytomat Devices Unpacking Cytomat Devices CAUTION Risk of personal injury or equipment damage. The Cytomat device weighs 80 - 41 kg (176-311 lbs.). Do not attempt to lift it without first contacting your safety officer for instructions regarding lifting heavy objects. WARNING Risk of bodily injury.
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Page 39: Index
Index HEPA Filter (closed enclosure), Orbital Shaker ALP, Positive Position ALP, circulating reservoir Shaking Peltier ALP, electrical requirements, Span-8 Active Wash ALP, conveyor, Span-8 Wash ALP, electrical requirements, Static Peltier ALP, short conveyor, Trash ALP, conveyor, conveyor ALP electrical requirements, bench, Cytomat Biomek,... - Page 40 Index MPH, 1-9, Work Area Minimum Dimensions, optical table, 1-1, 2-1, 2-2, 3-1, Preparation Overview Site Preparation, Preparing Cytomat Devices Cytomat Device Specifications, Estimating Required Workspace Dimensions, Unpacking Cytomat Devices, Preparing Other Integrated Devices Electrical Component Requirements, Preparing the Site Component Weights, Electrical Requirements, System Specifications,...
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Page 41: Beckman Coulter, Inc
Beckman Coulter, Inc. Warranty and Returned Goods Requirements All standard Beckman Coulter, Inc. policies governing returned goods apply to this product. Subject to the exceptions and upon the conditions stated below, the Company warrants that the products sold under this sales agreement shall be free from defects in workmanship and materials for one... - Page 42 Beckman Coulter, Inc. Warranty and Returned Goods Requirements Parts replaced during the warranty period are warranted to the end of the instrument warranty. NOTE: Performance characteristics and specifications are only warranted when Beckman Coulter replacement parts are used. Warranty-2 B54472AE...
- Page 43 Beckman Coulter, Inc. Warranty and Returned Goods Requirements Except as provided in writing signed by an officer to Beckman Coulter, Inc., this system and any related documentation are provided “as is” without warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, including that the system is “error free.” This information is presented in good faith, but Beckman...
- Page 44 Beckman Coulter, Inc. Warranty and Returned Goods Requirements Warranty-4 B54472AE...
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