Agilent Technologies MX3000P Safety guide

Mx3000P and Mx3005P QPCR Systems
Setup and User’s Guide

Mx3000P and Mx3005P
QPCR Systems
SETUP AND USER’S GUIDE
IN #70225 J.1
For Research Use Only. Not for Use in Diagnostic Procedures.

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materials for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase, as indicated on the original invoice,
under normal use.
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products or parts thereof. Repair or replacement products or parts thereof will be furnished solely on
an exchange basis and are obtainable only by the original purchaser. The original purchaser shall
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Agilent. Loss or damage during shipment shall be at the risk of the purchaser.
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misuse, relocation, unauthorized repair or modification of the product.
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Mx3000P and Mx3005P QPCR Systems
Setup and User’s Guide
Mx3000P and Mx3005P QPCR Systems Components Provided...................................................1
Setting Up the System.........................................................................................................................2
Locating the Instrument......................................................................................................... 2
Environmental Conditions for Use........................................................................................2
Unpacking the Instrument .....................................................................................................3
Installing the Fuse..................................................................................................................4
Connecting the Instrument to the PC.....................................................................................6
Configuring the PC and Installing the MxPro QPCR Software............................................7
Performing the Instrument Qualification Test Run.............................................................15
Hardware Information and Specifications .....................................................................................20
Hardware Specifications......................................................................................................20
Cautions and Warnings/Précautions et Avertissements ......................................................20
Instrument Status Indicator LED’s...................................................................................... 22
Sample Loading.................................................................................................................................23
Thermal Block Hardware....................................................................................................23
Consumables .......................................................................................................................24
Use of the Perfect Fit Frame with Single Tubes and Strip Tubes .......................................24
Application of Caps.............................................................................................................26
Maintaining the Instrument.............................................................................................................27
Replacement Parts............................................................................................................... 27
Changing the Lamp ............................................................................................................. 27
Replacing the Fuse ..............................................................................................................28
Cleaning the Instrument ......................................................................................................28
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................29
Software License and Notices...........................................................................................................34
MxPro QPCR Software License Agreement.......................................................................34
Trademarks..........................................................................................................................36
Mx3000P and Mx3005P QPCR Systems Support..........................................................................37

MX3000P AND MX3005P QPCR SYSTEMS
COMPONENTS PROVIDED
Components Quantity
Mx3000P or Mx3005P QPCR system 1
Power cord 1
Fuse holder kit 1
Notebook or desktop computer with Windows®Vista (or equivalent) and
Office 2007 (or equivalent)a
1
Serial-to-USB adapter 1
USB driver installation CD 1
Mouse 1
RS-232 serial null modem cable (part #22316) 1
Perfect Fit frame (catalog #401421) 1
Mx3000P/Mx3005P 96-well non-skirted PCR plates (catalog #410088) 5
Mx3000P/Mx3005P optical strip caps (catalog #401425) 60 strips of 8 caps
MxPro QPCR software installation CD 1
Installation qualification test plateband plate setup instructions 1
Setup and User’s Guide 1
Installation wall chart 1
Introduction to Quantitative PCR: Methods and Application Guide 1
Warranty card 1
aThe MxPro QPCR software is compatible with Windows®XP and Windows®Vista operating systems.
bStore the qualification test plate at –20°C upon receipt.
IN #70225 J.1 Copyright © 2015 by Agilent.
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SETTING UP THE SYSTEM
Important Retain the shipping container and all packaging materials, including the wooden
pallet. In the event that the instrument needs to be returned for service, the instrument
must be shipped in the original container to maintain warranty protection.
Locating the Instrument
Select a location for the Mx3000P or Mx3005P instrument according to the
following guidelines:
•Select a flat, level surface
•Ensure that the workbench is capable of supporting at least 45 lbs
(20.4 kg)
•Allow 4 inches (10.2 cm) airflow on the front and rear of the instrument
•Position the instrument to allow easy access to the instrument power
entry module (containing the instrument power switch)
•The instrument should be installed in a location where it will not be
exposed to direct sunlight or vibration during use
Environmental Conditions for Use
•Maximum altitude: 2000 m (6562 ft)
•Ambient temperature and relative humidity range for operation:
18–35°C (65–95°F); up to 85% non-condensing humidity
•Installation Category II
Installation Category ratings establish standardized voltage levels
that may occur in the electrical distribution system. Category II is
for measurements performed on circuits directly connected to the
electrical distribution system (i.e. a wall outlet on normal single-
phase supply [115/230 VAC]).
•Pollution Degree 2
Pollution Degree ratings define the type of environment the
equipment is typically installed in. Pollution Degree 2 refers to an
office environment with occasional condensation.
•For Indoor Use Only
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Unpacking the Instrument
Note To ensure safety, we recommend that the lifting and unpacking of
the system be performed by two people.
1. Remove the instrument from the shipping container. Do not apply force
to any part of the instrument directly; instead apply force to the plastic
bag or foam supports surrounding the instrument.
Important Retain the shipping container and all packaging
materials, including the wooden pallet. In the event that
the instrument needs to be returned for service, the
instrument must be shipped in the original container to
maintain warranty protection.
2. Remove the foam and cardboard supports and the plastic bag, then
place the instrument in an appropriate location (see Locating the
Instrument).
3. Remove the tape securing the instrument door from the instrument
front.
4. Open the instrument door by pushing up on the door handle. Remove
and retain the foam used to immobilize the scanning-head on the track.
5. Move the scan arm to the left of the thermal block top.
6. To access the thermal block, unlatch the heated lid by pulling forward
on the handle and then rotating the lid up and away from the thermal
block. Gently push down on the handle to lock the lid into the open
position. To close the lid on the thermal block, gently pull up on the
handle to release. After rotating the lid back to the closed position,
gently push the handle toward the back of the instrument to lock it into
the closed position.
7. Surrounding the 96-well thermal block is a plastic Perfect Fit frame.
Remove and retain the Perfect Fit frame for later use. See the Sample
Loading section for more information about the Perfect Fit frame.
Note Par mesure de sécurité, nous recommandons
d’être deux
personnes pour soulever et pour déballer l’instrument.
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Installing the Fuse
Important Do not turn on the instrument until you have installed the
fuse holder. The fuse is required for proper instrument
operation.
1. Remove the label located over the power entry module on the back of
the instrument just above the power switch.
2. Use a small flathead screwdriver or similar tool to open the fuse box.
3. Unpack the fuse holder from its shipping container.
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4. The flat edge of the fuse holder has two different voltage labels (115V
and 230V) printed in opposite orientation to each other. With the voltage
labels facing out, insert the fuse holder into the fuse box so that the label
for the desired voltage is in the proper orientation. (If your instrument is
100-120 volts, insert the fuse holder such that the 115V label is right-
side-up. If your instrument is 200-240 volts, insert the fuse holder such
that the 230V label is right-side-up.)
5. Replace the cover on the fuse box. Verify that the correct voltage label
is visible through the cover.
Voltage label
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