Molecular Devices QPix 420 User manual

Welcome to the family of Molecular
Devices® QPix™ 420, QPix™ 450 and QPix™
460 System users. This document provides
you with the necessary information to
prepare your facility for the installation of
your new QPix 400 Series system.
This document will cover the
following topics:
• Environment requirements
• Space and table requirements
• Power requirements
• Facility receiving requirements
• Utility, Water, Other Service, and
Safety Precautions and Hazard
Identification sections
• Service and Support
Environment requirements
Front view of the QPix 420 Colony Picking Systems with dimensions. (1) Height of instrument: 78 cm
(30.7 in.). (2) Width of instrument: 144 cm (56.7 in.).
QPix™ 400 Series
PRE-INSTALLATION GUIDE
Indoor use only
Temperature 10°C to 40°C
Humidity 20 to 80% non-condensing
Altitude Up to 2000M
Mains supply +/- 10% Rated Voltage
Transient
overvoltage
Installation Category
(Overvoltage category) II
Rated pollution Pollution degree 2
Space and table requirements
The size and weight for the instrument
portion of the QPix 400 Series are provided
below. The instrument should be accessible
on the front, sides, and back of the
instrument to allow service access to the
filters and other preventative maintenance
replacement parts.
The QPix 450 or 460 comes with its own
table, but the QPix 420 is optional. It is highly
recommended to use the Molecular Device
table designated for the QPix 420. 3rd party
tables will have to be at least as sturdy
and have the appropriate clamps in order
to prevent the instrument from excessive
shaking.
• QPix 420 instrument Weight: 184 kg
(405.7 lbs)
• QPix 450/460Instrument Weight: 250 kg
(551.2 lbs)
In the following drawings, the dimensions
are show in centimeters and inches.

Power requirements
Europe: 230 VAC ±10%, 50 Hz, 1250 W, 750 VA average,
2500 VA maximum
North America: 115 VAC ±10%, 60 Hz, 1250 W, 750 VA average,
2500 VA maximum
Japan: 100 VAC ±10%, 50/60 Hz, 1250 W, 750 VA average,
2500 VA
Facility receiving requirements
Only Molecular Devices personnel are authorized to open
the crate(s).
Equipment will arrive in 2 crates. Shipping crate dimensions
and weights are shown below. Crates must be stored inside
and protected from environmental extremes until equipment is
removed. The instrument crate requires 10 feet of clearance on
one side to allow removal of the instrument from the crate.
L W H Weight
QPix 420 – depending on options it can have 2 or 3 crates
Instrument crate 104 cm
(41”)
1678 cm
(66”)
112 cm
(44”)
263 Kg
(579 lbs)
Accessory crate 94 cm
(37”)
117 cm
(46”)
97 cm
(38”)
162 Kg
(357 lbs)
Table/compressor
crate
81 cm
(32”)
157 cm
(62”)
114 cm
(45”)
225 Kg
(496 lbs)
QPix 450 or 460 – 2 crates
Instrument crate 41 cm
(41”)
239 cm
(94”)
112 cm
(44”)
400 Kg
(879 lbs)
Accessory crate 127 cm
(50”)
218 cm
(86”)
112 cm
(44”)
350 Kg
(770 lbs)
Utility, Other Service, Safety Precautions and
Hazard Identification sections
Compressed air
Compressed air is required for the picking movement of the
picking pins. The optional oil-free compressed air unit draws air
from the local environment and delivers it to the instrument through
the regulator set to 100 psi (0.69 MPa).
Transport and storage
The robot must be stored and transported in temperatures within
the range -25°C to +55°C.
The machine should not be moved after installation. If relocation
is necessary, standard lifting gear is adequate but should
be undertaken only in the presence of a Molecular Devices
approved engineer.
The robot should be moved into position using appropriate
handling equipment such as forklift trucks or dolly trucks. The
machine should be properly balanced on the forks prior to lifting.
Important note: Do not use any part of the exterior bodywork to
lift the instrument as this may cause irreparable damage.
Front view of the QPix 450 Colony Picking System or QPix 460 Colony
Picking System with dimensions. (1) Height of instrument with stacker
cassettes: 122 cm (48.0 in.). (2) Height of instrument without stacker
cassettes: 78 cm (30.7 in.). (3) Width of instrument: 217 cm (85.4 n.).
Side view of the QPix 450 Colony Picking System or QPix 460 Colony
Picking System with dimensions. (1) Height of instrument with stacker
cassettes: 122 cm (48.0 in.). (2) Height of instrument without stacker
cassettes: 78 cm (30.7 in.). (3) Depth of instrument: 79 cm (31.1 in.).
Side view of the QPix 420 Colony Picking Systems with dimensions.
(1) Height of instrument: 78 cm (30.7 in.). (2) Depth of instrument: 79 cm
(31.1 in.).

External or implanted medical device safety
Motors and their related drives and cabling are sources of
electromagnetic fields. Persons with external or implanted medical
devices need to evaluate the risks related to these devices before
entering an area where the instrument is in use. Keep magnetic
storage devices or strips, such as hard drives and credit cards,
away from the instrument.
WARNING! Due to the presence of electromagnetic fields, if you
wear an external or implanted medical device, keep 300 mm
away from the drive magnets.
Electrical safety
The robot must be connected to a properly earthed power outlet
to protect users from the risk of electric shock. The main chassis
of the machine is earthed together with all associated electrical
components. Do not remove any of the fixed covers, as there
are no user serviceable parts inside. All internal work should be
referred to Molecular Devices approved service personnel. In
the event of a liquid spillage into the base cavity of the robot,
the power supply must be disconnected at the mains before
any attempt is made to clean up the spillage. There should not
be any spillage from the Wash Bath in normal use with the Wash
Station correctly set up. However, spill trays have been fitted
where appropriate.
WARNING! HIGH VOLTAGE. Within the instrument is the potential
of an electrical shock hazard existing from a high voltage source.
All safety instructions should be read and understood before
proceeding with the installation, maintenance, and servicing of
all modules. Always turn the power switch off and disconnect
the power cord from the main power source before performing a
maintenance procedure that requires removal of a panel or cover
or disassembly of an interior instrument component.
Moving parts safety
The motors use high-powered magnets. The linear drive units
and encoders are delicate, so be very careful with them. To
prevent serious damage to the instrument or its auxiliary parts,
follow the preparation instructions the System User Guide before
every process.
Motors and their related drives and cabling are sources of
electromagnetic fields. Keep magnetic storage devices or
strips, such as hard drives and credit cards, away from the
instrument covers.
WARNING! Do not obstruct or otherwise prevent access to the
Emergency Stop button.
Safety features
Door: The instrument is equipped with an automatically locking
door that locks whenever you run a process. The door is made
from acrylic, and so prevents UV light from passing through
during operation. As a safety measure, if the door is open, an
electromagnetic switch prevents the instrument from running. This
switch should never be tampered with, as it serves two purposes:
It prevents the motors from running to reduce the potential of
physical damage, and it disables the UV light to prevent the risk of
damage from UV radiation.
Table: optional for QPix 420. Measurements: 193 cm (76”) L X 66 cm (26”)
W X 76 cm (30”) H. Weight: 83 Kg (180 lbs). Capacity: 907 Kg (2000 lbs).
Optional compressor dimensions and weight. Measurements: 61 cm (24”)
L X 34 cm (13”) W X 57 cm (22”) H. Weight: 29.5 Kg (65 lbs).

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UV Light: QPix 400 series instrument is fitted with a UV germicidal
lamp with timer. This is a 30W linear discharge lamp with a sharply
defined output at 253.7nm making the lamp an efficient source of
germicidal radiation.
Emergency STOP Button: Striking the Emergency Stop button will
immediately stop the machine and cut power from the drives. The
button must be pulled out before the machine can be restarted.
In an emergency, press the Emergency Stop button on the front
of the instrument to immediately stop all motion and turn off the
instrument. Before you can restart the instrument, you must pull out
the Emergency Stop button and then press the Start button.
Noise Level: Maximum sound pressure at one meter: 70 dBA.
Support and service
Only a QPix 400 Series trained Molecular Devices engineer is
authorized to install or de-install the instrument.
For support or service, please contact us at:
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