cytiva Amersham ERASER User manual

Amersham ERASER
Operating Instructions
Original instructions
cytiva.com

Table of Contents
1Introduction ........................................................................................................ 3
1.1 Important user information ....................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 About this manual ......................................................................................................................................... 5
2 Safety instructions ............................................................................................. 6
2.1 Safety precautions ........................................................................................................................................ 7
2.2 Labels ................................................................................................................................................................. 12
2.3 Emergency procedure ................................................................................................................................. 14
3 Product description ........................................................................................... 15
4 Installation .......................................................................................................... 19
4.1 Site requirements .......................................................................................................................................... 20
4.2 Transport .......................................................................................................................................................... 21
4.3 Unpacking ......................................................................................................................................................... 22
4.4 Connections ..................................................................................................................................................... 23
4.5 Placement ......................................................................................................................................................... 24
5 Operation ............................................................................................................ 25
5.1 Erase a storage phosphor screen ............................................................................................................ 27
5.2 Erasure time guidelines ............................................................................................................................... 32
6 Maintenance ....................................................................................................... 33
7 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. 34
8 Reference information ....................................................................................... 35
8.1 Specifications .................................................................................................................................................. 36
8.2 Recycling ........................................................................................................................................................... 37
8.3 Regulatory information ............................................................................................................................... 38
8.3.1 Contact information .................................................................................................................................... 39
8.3.2 European Union and European Economic Area .............................................................................. 40
8.3.3 Eurasian Economic Union
Евразийский экономический союз .................................................................................................. 41
8.3.4 Regulations for North America ............................................................................................................... 43
8.3.5 Regulatory statements .............................................................................................................................. 44
8.3.6 Declaration of Hazardous Substances (DoHS) ................................................................................ 45
Index ........................................................................................................................... 47
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1 Introduction
About this chapter
This chapter contains important user information, and a general description of the
Amersham™ ERASER and its intended use.
In this chapter
Section See page
1.1 Important user information 4
1.2 About this manual 5
1 Introduction
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1.1 Important user information
Read this before operating the
product
All users must read the entire Operating Instructions before installing, oper-
ating or maintaining the product.
Always keep the Operating Instructions at hand when operating the product.
Do not install, operate, or perform maintenance on the product in any other way than
described in the user documentation. If you do, you may be exposed or expose others
to hazards that can lead to personal injury and you may cause damage to the equip-
ment.
Intended use
The Amersham ERASER is used for erasing storage phosphor screens.
The Amersham ERASER is intended for research use only, and shall not be used in any
clinical procedures or for diagnostic purposes.
Prerequisites
In order to operate the Amersham ERASER in the way it is intended, the following
prerequisites must be fulfilled:
•You should read and understand the safety instructions outlined in this manual.
•The instrument should be installed according to the instructions in this manual.
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1.1 Important user information
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1.2 About this manual
Purpose of this manual
The Operating Instruction manual provides information needed to install, operate and
maintain the product in a safe way.
Typographical conventions
Software items are identified in the text by bold italic text.
Hardware items are identified in the text by bold text.
In electronic format, references in italics are clickable hyperlinks.
Notes and tips
Note: A note is used to indicate information that is important for trouble-free and
optimal use of the product.
Tip: A tip contains useful information that can improve or optimize your proce-
dures.
1 Introduction
1.2 About this manual
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2 Safety instructions
About this chapter
This chapter describes safety precautions, labels and symbols that are attached to the
equipment. In addition, the chapter describes emergency and recovery procedures.
In this chapter
Section See page
2.1 Safety precautions 7
2.2 Labels 12
2.3 Emergency procedure 14
Important
WARNING
Before installing, operating or maintaining the product, all
users must read and understand the entire contents of this
chapter to become aware of the hazards involved.
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2.1 Safety precautions
Introduction
The Amersham ERASER is powered by mains voltage. Before installing, operating or
maintaining this equipment, you must be aware of the hazards described in this
manual.
Follow the instructions provided to avoid personal injury or damage to the equipment.
Definitions
This user documentation contains safety notices (WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTICE)
concerning the safe use of the product. See definitions below.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury. It is important not to proceed
until all stated conditions are met and clearly understood.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury. It is important not to
proceed until all stated conditions are met and clearly understood.
NOTICE
NOTICE indicates instructions that must be followed to avoid
damage to the product or other equipment.
General precautions
WARNING
Do not operate the product in any other way than described in the
Amersham ERASER Operating Instructions.
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WARNING
Do not use if it is not working properly, or if it has suffered any
damage, for example:
•damage to the power cord or its plug
•damage caused by dropping the equipment
•damage caused by splashing liquid onto it
WARNING
Do not modify this instrument. Unauthorized modification can
cause fire or electric shock.
Installation and maintenance
WARNING
Power cord. Only use power cords with approved plugs delivered
or approved by Cytiva.
WARNING
Access to power switch and power cord with plug. Do not
block access to the power switch and power cord. The power switch
must always be easy to access. The power cord with plug must
always be easy to disconnect.
WARNING
Disconnect power. Always disconnect power from the instru-
ment before performing any maintenance task.
WARNING
Disconnect the power cord before cleaning the instrument.
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WARNING
Use only a slightly damp cloth to clean the instrument. Excess
dampness may cause fire or electric shock. Never use a damp cloth
to clean the inside of the product.
WARNING
Do not place any vessels containing water or metallic objects on
the instrument. If liquid or metallic objects penetrate the instru-
ment, fire and electric shock may result.
CAUTION
Make sure that the instrument has reached room temperature
before starting the power supply, if previously placed in a cold
room.
CAUTION
The AC outlet requires grounding. It is necessary to connect the AC
cable of the product with a 2P + E type AC outlet to avoid personal
injury, external noises and to ensure stable operation of the equip-
ment. The AC outlet requires grounding according to the electrical
facility engineering standards.
CAUTION
Install the Amersham ERASER in a location where it will not come
into contact with water or chemicals.
CAUTION
When moving the instrument do not hold the tray, it may open and
cause injury.
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System operation
WARNING
If liquid is spilled on the instrument, the electrical power supply
must be disconnected immediately. The instrument must be
completely dry on the inside and the outside before reconnecting
the power supply.
WARNING
If a metallic object, water, fluid or foreign matter penetrates the
instrument, turn off the instrument, disconnect the AC power
cable, and contact the Cytiva representative. Failure to disconnect
the power under these circumstances may cause fire or electric
shock.
WARNING
Do not use the instrument if smoke, strange noises or strange
odors can be perceived, or if the instrument becomes unusually
hot. This can result in fire or electric shock. Stop using the equip-
ment immediately, turn off the power switch and unplug the equip-
ment from the power outlet. Contact your Cytiva representative to
request repair.
CAUTION
Do not place heavy objects on the instrument, these may fall off
and cause injury.
CAUTION
When opening or closing the tray, make sure that no objects or
body parts are caught in the tray when closing.
CAUTION
Do not press your hand or place heavy objects on the instrument.
The surface may break and cause personal injury.
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CAUTION
When lifting and moving the instrument be careful not to drop it.
This may cause injury.
CAUTION
Do not look directly at a product light source, it may cause injury to
the eyes.
CAUTION
Do not lean on the tray, it might cause breakage to the instrument,
or the instrument may tip over and cause injury.
CAUTION
Do not insert hands into the product while the tray is open.
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2.2 Labels
Introduction
This section describes the information on the system label and other safety or regula-
tory labels that are attached to the product.
Labels on the rear side
On the rear side of the Amersham ERASER are two labels attached describing the
equipment specifications as well as precautions necessary to safely use the
Amersham ERASER.
1 2
Part Function
1 System label
2 FCC and ICES label
System label
The system label is located on the back of the equipment. The system label identifies
the equipment and shows electrical data, regulatory compliance, and warning
symbols.
Label text Description
Model Instrument model
Serial number Instrument serial number
Manufacturing Year and
Month
Manufacturing year and month
Frequency Supply voltage frequency
Supply Voltage Supply voltage
Max power Max. power consumption
Protection class Protection class. Ingress protection according to IEC
60529.
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Label text Description
Alternating current
Warning! Read the user documentation before using
the system. Do not open any covers or replace parts
unless specifically stated in the user documentation.
FCC and ICES label
The illustration below shows an example of the FCC and ICES label placed on the rear
side of the instrument.
Label Text on the label
This device complies with part 15 of
the FCC rules. Operation is subject to
the following conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. this device must accept any inter-
ference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired
operation.
CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A) indicates
that this product complies with the
Canadian standard ICES-003
concerning technical requirements
relative to radio noise generated by
Information Technology Equipment.
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2.3 Emergency procedure
Precautions
WARNING
Access to power switch and power cord with plug. Do not
block access to the power switch and power cord. The power switch
must always be easy to access. The power cord with plug must
always be easy to disconnect.
Emergency shutdown
Follow the instructions below in an emergency situation:
12
Step Action
1Turn off the power switch.
2Disconnect the power cable from the power outlet.
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3 Product description
About this chapter
This chapter contains important user information, and a general description of the
Amersham ERASER and its intended use.
Amersham ERASER front view
12
Part Function
1 Tray
2 Panel with LED indicators
Amersham ERASER tray open
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Amersham ERASER rear view
1 2 3 4 5
Part Function
1 Power switch
Toggle switch:
1: Power ON
2: Power OFF
2 Power cable connector
3 System label
4 Label
5 Vent holes
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Amersham ERASER panel
Start and set eraser time on the panel of Amersham ERASER.
The table below shows the symbols on the display and their meaning.
Symbol Indi-
cator/
Button
Description
White Standby (power on).
Blue Run (erasing).
Total run time
One 10 min
Two 20 min
Three 40 min
Four 60 min
Red Error.
White RUN button.
Used to set erasure time and RUN.
Can also be used to change erasing time during run or to
turn the Amersham ERASER into standby mode.
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Accessories
The following items are included with the delivery of Amersham ERASER.
Part Description
Amersham ERASER Operating Instructions
AC power cord for North America
AC power cord for Europe
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4 Installation
About this chapter
This chapter provides information regarding installation of Amersham ERASER.
In this chapter
Section See page
4.1 Site requirements 20
4.2 Transport 21
4.3 Unpacking 22
4.4 Connections 23
4.5 Placement 24
Precautions
CAUTION
Make sure that the instrument has reached room temperature
before starting the power supply, if previously placed in a cold
room.
CAUTION
Install the Amersham ERASER in a location where it will not come
into contact with water or chemicals.
CAUTION
When moving the instrument do not hold the tray, it may open and
cause injury.
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4.1 Site requirements
Parameter Requirement
Free space required around
Amersham ERASER
Front of the instrument (the operation
panel side): 700 mm
Right: 0 mm
Left: 0 mm
Rear: 100 mm
Top: 100 mm
Power requirements Line voltage: 100-240 V AC ±10%
Power: 100 W
Frequency: 50/60 Hz
Ambient temperature 18°C to 28°C (with temperature fluctua-
tion below 10ºC per hour or lower)
Placement Stable laboratory bench
Humidity 20% to 70% RH (no dew condensation)
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