SCIEX PA 800 Plus Installation guide

PA 800 Plus Pharmaceutical Analysis
System
System Overview Guide
RUO-IDV-05-5521-A
January 2018

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Contents
CHAPTER 1: Safety, Notices and Labels, 7
Overview, 7
General Safety Information, 7
Alerts for Warning, Caution, Important, and Note, 8
Instrument Safety Precautions, 8
Moving Parts or Sharp Objects, 8
Chemical Precautions, 9
Safety Symbols and Labels, 9
High Voltage Electric Shock Risk Symbol, 9
Sharp Object Label, 9
General Biohazard Symbol, 10
Caution, Biohazard Label, 10
Class 1 Laser Caution Label, 10
RoHS Notices, 10
China RoHS Caution Label, 10
China RoHS Environmental Label, 11
Other Instrument Labels, 11
Recycling Label (WEEE), 11
Disposal of Devices Containing Mercury Components, 12
CHAPTER 2: System Overview, 13
Instrument, 13
Sample Handling System, 15
Capillary Cartridge, 17
Fluid Delivery, Power Supply, and Interlocks, 18
Syringe Pump, 18
High Voltage Power Supply, 18
LED Indicators, 18
Cartridge and Sample Cover Interlocks, 18
UV Detector Optics, 19

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The Photodiode Array (PDA) Detector, 20
The Laser Induced Fluorescence (LIF) Detector, 21
Laser Module, 22
488 nm Laser Module, 22
Supported Applications, 23
IgG Purity/Heterogeneity Assay, 23
SDS Molecular Weight Analysis, 23
Capillary Isoelectric Focusing (cIEF) Analysis, 23
Carbohydrate Analysis, 23
CHAPTER 3: System Procedures and Training Guide, 25
Controller and Instrument Start Up, 25
Controller/Network Logon, 25
License Key, 25
PA 800 Plus Software, 26
Enterprise Window, 26
Instrument Start Up, 27
System Administration, 27
Configuration, 29
Online versus Offline, 30
How to Load the Cartridge and Samples, 30
How to Run a Method, 33
Analysis, 36
Area Calculation, 40
Annotations, 41
Peak Identity, 42
Run Multiple Methods with a Sequence, 42
Viewing Reports, 47
Standard Reports, 47
Method Custom Reports, 47
Sequence Custom Report, 47
Advanced Reports, 47
Suitability Reports, 49
Viewing and Printing Reports, 49
Maintenance, 49
APPENDIX A: Specifications, 51
PA 800 System, 51
Computer Requirements, 52
UV Detector, 52
PDA Detector, 53

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LIF Detector, 53
Sample Cooling, 54
Revision History, 55

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CHAPTER 1
Safety, Notices and Labels
Overview
A description of the symbols and labels that are used on the SCIEX PA 800 Plus Pharmaceutical Analysis System,
or that are shown in this guide, can be found in this section.
Do not attempt to perform any procedure before carefully reading all instructions. If in doubt as to how to
proceed in any situation, contact your SCIEX Representative.
General Safety Information
To prevent personal injury or system damage, read, understand, and obey all of the safety precautions and
warnings in this document and product label information. These labels are shown with internationally
recognized symbols. Failure to heed these warnings could result in serious injury. This safety information is
intended to supplement federal, state, provincial, and local environmental health and safety (EHS) regulations.
The information provided covers system related safety information applicable to the operation of the system. It
does not cover every safety procedure that should be practiced. Ultimately, the user and the organization are
responsible for compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local EHS regulations and for maintaining a safe
laboratory environment.
Refer to the appropriate laboratory reference material and standard operating procedures.
WARNING
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by SCIEX the protection provided by the
instrument may be impaired.

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Safety, Notices and Labels
Alerts for Warning, Caution, Important, and Note
All warnings and cautions in this document include an exclamation point, framed within a triangle.
The exclamation point symbol is an international symbol which serves as a reminder that all safety instructions
should be read and understood before installation, use, maintenance, and servicing are attempted.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury. It may also be used to indicate the possibility of erroneous data that
could result in an incorrect determination. May be used to indicate the possibility of severe
instrument damage.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices. May be used to
indicate the possibility of erroneous data that could result in an incorrect determination.
IMPORTANT Used for comments that add value to the step or procedure being performed. Following the advice in
the IMPORTANT adds benefit to the performance of a piece of equipment or to a process.
NOTE Used to call attention to notable information that should be followed during installation, use, or servicing of
this equipment.
Instrument Safety Precautions
Moving Parts or Sharp Objects
WARNING
Risk of personal injury. To avoid injury due to moving parts, observe the following:
• Never attempt to exchange labware, reagents, or tools while the instrument is operating.
• Never attempt to physically restrict any of the moving components of the instrument.
• Keep the instrument work area clear to prevent obstruction of the movement.
Moving parts are limited to the sample handling system. Plate movement is safety interlocked through the
sample access cover. To avoid injury due to moving parts, observe the following:
• Keep loose clothing and hair away from the plate area.
• Never attempt to physically restrict movement of the plate assembly.

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Safety, Notices and Labels
Chemical Precautions
• A description of the symbols and labels that are used on the SCIEX PA 800 Plus Pharmaceutical Analysis, or
that are shown in this guide, can be found in this section.
• Work in a well-ventilated area.
• Always wear assigned personal protective equipment, including powder-free neoprene or nitrile gloves,
safety glasses, and a laboratory coat.
• Follow required electrical safe work practices.
• Avoid ignition sources when working with flammable materials, such as isopropanol, methanol, and other
flammable solvents.
• Take care in the use and disposal of any chemicals. Potential risk of personal injury if proper procedures for
handling and disposing of chemicals are not followed.
• Avoid skin contact with chemicals during cleaning and wash hands after use.
• Comply with all of the local regulations for the storage, handling, and disposal of biohazardous, toxic, or
radioactive materials.
Safety Symbols and Labels
High Voltage Electric Shock Risk Symbol
This symbol indicates that there is high voltage and there is a risk of electric shock, and the operator should use
care when accessing this area.
Sharp Object Label
This symbol indicates that there are sharp objects, and the operator should use care when accessing this area.

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General Biohazard Symbol
This symbol indicates a possible biohazard risk from patient specimen contamination.
Caution, Biohazard Label
This symbol indicates a caution to operate only with all covers in position to decrease risk of personal injury or
biohazard.
Class 1 Laser Caution Label
A label reading “THIS PRODUCT CONFORMS TO APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS OF 21 CFR 1040 AT THE DATE OF
MANUFACTURE” is found near the Name Rating tag. The laser light beam is not visible.
RoHS Notices
These labels and materials declaration table (the Table of Hazardous Substance’s Name and Concentration) are to
meet People’s Republic of China Electronic Industry Standard SJ/T11364-2006 “Marking for Control of Pollution
Caused by Electronic Information Products” requirements.
China RoHS Caution Label
This label indicates that the electronic information product contains certain toxic or hazardous substances. The
center number is the Environmentally Friendly Use Period (EFUP) date, and indicates the number of calendar
years the product can be in operation. Upon the expiration of the EFUP, the product must be immediately
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
THIS PRODUCT CONFORMS TO
APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS OF
21 CFR 1040 AT THE DATE OF
MANUFACTURE.
MANUFACTURED:
726024-C