SCIEX P/ACE MDQ Plus Installation guide

P/ACE™ MDQ Plus Capillary
Electrophoresis System
System Overview Guide
RUO-IDV-05-4901-A
January 2019

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Contents
Chapter 1 Safety, Notices and Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Alerts for Warning, Caution, Important, and Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Instrument Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Moving Parts or Sharp Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Electrical Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Laser Safety (for Optional Laser Device) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Class 1 Laser Caution Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Chemical Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Safety Symbols and Labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
High Voltage Electric Shock Risk Symbol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Attention Safety Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Sharp Object Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Fuse Warning Symbol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Cancer and Reproductive Harm Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
RoHS Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
China RoHS Caution Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Other Instrument Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Recycling Label (WEEE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Disposal of Devices Containing Mercury Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
CE Mark Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
RCM Mark Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
CSA Mark Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Chapter 2 安全、通知和标签 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
综述 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
警告、注意、重要事项以及注释的提示 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
仪器安全防护措施 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
活动部件或尖锐物. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
电气安全. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
激光安全 （适用于可选激光设备）. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
1 类激光小心标签 (1 级激光警告标签 ). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
化学品注意事项 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
安全符号和标签 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
高压电击危险符号. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
注意安全符号. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
尖锐物标签. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
保险丝警告符号. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
致癌和生殖危害标签. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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RoHS 通知 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
中国 RoHS 警告标签 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
其他仪器标签. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
环保标签 (WEEE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
处理包含加汞组件的设备 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
CE 标志标签. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
RCM 标志标签 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
CSA 标识标签 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Chapter 3 Sécurité, Consignes et étiquettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Présentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Alertes « Avertissement, Mise en garde, Important et Remarque » . . . . . . . . . . .26
Précautions de sécurité pour l'instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Pièces mobiles ou Objets tranchants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Sécurité électrique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Sécurité laser (pour les appareils avec laser en option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Étiquette de mise en garde : produit laser de classe 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Précautions chimiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Symboles et étiquettes de sécurité . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Symbole « Haute tension, risque de choc électrique » . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Symbole de sécurité Attention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Étiquette Objet tranchant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Symbole d'avertissement de fusible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Étiquette concernant les risques de cancer et de malformations congénitales. .31
Consignes RoHS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Étiquette de mise en garde RoHS (Chine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Autres étiquettes de l'instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Étiquette de recyclage (WEEE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Élimination des appareils contenant des composants au mercure . . . . . . . . . . .33
Étiquette marque CE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Étiquette marque MRC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Étiquette marque CSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Chapter 4 System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Sample Handling System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Capillary Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Fluid Delivery, Power Supply, and Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Syringe Pump. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
High Voltage Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
LED Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Cartridge and Sample Cover Interlocks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
UV Detector Optics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
The Photo Diode Array (PDA) Detector (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
The Laser Induced Fluorescence (LIF) Detector (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Chapter 5 System Procedures and Training Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Controller and Instrument Start Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Controller/Network Logon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
License Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
P/ACE™ MDQ Plus Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Enterprise Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
System Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Online versus Offline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

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How to Load the Cartridge and Samples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
How to Run a Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Area Calculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Annotations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Peak Identity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Run Multiple Methods with a Sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Viewing Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Standard Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Method Custom Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Sequence Custom Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Advanced Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Suitability Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Viewing and Printing Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Appendix A Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
P/ACE™ MDQ Plus System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Validated Controller Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Sample Temperature Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Capillary Temperature Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Pressure and Vacuum System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Detector Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
UV Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Laser Induced Fluorescence (LIF) Detector (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Photo Diode Array (PDA) Detector (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Contact Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Customer Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Online Learning Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
SCIEX Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
CyberSecurity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

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CHAPTER 1
Safety, Notices and Labels
Overview
A description of the symbols and labels that are used on the SCIEX P/ACE™ MDQ Plus Capillary
Electrophoresis System, or that are shown in this manual, 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.
SCIEX 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 eyewear,
gloves, and suitable laboratory attire when operating or maintaining this or any other automated
laboratory instrumentation.
WARNING
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by SCIEX, the protection
provided by the equipment may be impaired.

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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 diagnosis. 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 diagnosis.
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.

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Instrument Safety Precautions
WARNING
Risk of operator injury if:
• All doors, covers and panels are not closed and secured in place prior to and
during instrument operation.
• The integrity of safety interlocks and sensors is compromised.
• You contact moving parts.
• You mishandle broken parts.
• Doors, covers and panels are not opened, closed, removed and/or replaced
with care.
• Improper tools are used for troubleshooting.
To avoid injury:
• Keep doors, covers and panels closed and secured in place while the
instrument in use.
• Take full advantage of the safety features of the instrument. Do not defeat
safety interlocks and sensors.
• Acknowledge and act upon instrument alarms and error messages.
• Keep away from moving parts.
• Report any broken parts to your SCIEX representative.
• Use the proper tools when troubleshooting.
CAUTION
System integrity could be compromised and operational failures could occur if:
• 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 SCIEX into your computer.
Only operate your system’s computer with software authorized by SCIEX.
• You install software that is not an original copyrighted version. Only use
software that is an original copyrighted version to prevent virus
contamination.
CAUTION
If you purchased this product from anyone other than SCIEX or an authorized
SCIEX distributor, and, if it is not presently under a SCIEX Service Maintenance
Agreement, SCIEX 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. If you purchased this product from
a third party and would like further information concerning this topic, contact your

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SCIEX representative.
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.
Electrical Safety
To prevent electrically related injuries and property damage, properly inspect all electrical
equipment prior to use and immediately report any electrical deficiencies. Contact a SCIEX
representative for any servicing of equipment requiring the removal of covers or panels.
Laser Safety (for Optional Laser Device)
WARNING
This product may contain a laser module. The laser (optional) is designated as
“Class 3B.” The “3B” classification means that “direct intrabeam viewing of this
type of laser is always hazardous to personnel.”
The laser and several other integral components are contained in a sealed housing
that together comprise the laser assembly. The laser assembly has no user
serviceable parts. Service of the laser assembly is restricted to qualified SCIEX
Field Service Employees (FSE).
Therefore, the overall laser classification of the CE Instrument is “Class 1,”
defined as “lasers which are safe under reasonably foreseeable conditions of
operation.”
To prevent users from potentially harmful laser light, observe all safety warnings
and NEVER REMOVE THE OUTER CASING OF THE LASER ASSEMBLY.
IMPORTANT The laser markings noted above can vary depending on the type of device, and will be
described in the documentation provided with the module.

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Class 1 Laser Caution Label
If the instrument contains a laser system, 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.
Chemical Precautions
• Determine which chemicals have been used in the system prior to service and regular
maintenance. Refer to Safety Data Sheets for the health and safety precautions that must be
followed with chemicals.
• 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.
• The lamp in this product contains mercury. Do not put in the trash. Recycle or dispose of
according to local, state, or federal laws.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
THIS PRODUCT CONFORMS TO
APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS OF
21 CFR 1040 AT THE DATE OF
MANUFACTURE.
MANUFACTURED:
726024-C

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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.
Attention Safety Symbol
This symbol calls attention to important information to read, or is accompanied by another symbol
indicating a particular safety hazard. The information is located either on the label with the symbol
or in the P/ACE™ MDQ Plus documentation.
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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Fuse Warning Symbol
This symbol indicates that the instrument fuse may be replaced only with the specified type and
rating.
Cancer and Reproductive Harm Label
This label indicates there is risk of cancer and reproductive harm to the operator. This warning is
called for by the California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, commonly
referred to as Proposition 65, enacted by the State of California. A full list of harmful chemicals is
available at www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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 recycled. The circling arrows indicate the product is
recyclable. The date code on the label or product indicates the date of manufacture.

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Other Instrument Labels
This section provides information for some labels and symbols appearing on the P/ACE™ MDQ Plus
instrument housing. These labels and symbols may be associated with user-serviceable procedures.
Individual hazards associated with a specific procedure in this manual may use these labels and
symbols, and are included in Warnings or Cautions within the procedures for that task.
Recycling Label (WEEE)
The symbol of a crossed-out wheeled bin on the product is required in accordance with the Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive of the European Union.
The presence of this marking on the product indicates:
• That the device was put on the European Market after August 13, 2005 and
• That the device is not to be disposed via the municipal waste collection system of any member
state of the European Union.
Follow local municipal waste ordinances for proper disposal provisions to reduce the environmental
impact of WEEE (waste, electrical, and electronic equipment). To safely dispose of this equipment,
contact a local Customer Service office for complimentary equipment pick-up and recycling.
Disposal of Devices Containing Mercury Components
This product may contain a mercury-added part. Recycle or dispose of according to local, state, or
federal laws. It is very important that you understand and comply with the safe and proper disposal
of devices containing mercury components (switch, lamp, battery, relay, or electrode). The mercury
component indicator label can vary depending on the type of device.

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CE Mark Label
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.
RCM Mark Label
The RCM mark is intended for use on products that comply with Australian communications Media
Authority (ACMA) EMC Requirements.
CSA Mark Label
The CSA symbol on the P/ACE™ MDQ Plus instrument indicates that the instrument has been
certified by a Nationally Recognized Testing laboratory (NRTL) to applicable Laboratory Equipment
Safety Standards for the United States and Canada.

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章2
安全、通知和标签
综述
用于 SCIEX P/ACE™ MDQ Plus Capillary Electrophoresis System 高性能分离系统或在本手册中
显示的符号和标签的描述可在本节中找到。
仔细阅读所有说明之前，请勿尝试执行任何操作。在任何情况下如果不知如何处理，请
与您的 SCIEX 代表联系。
SCIEX 强烈要求其客户和员工遵守所有国家健康和安全标准，如防护的使用。此标准包
括但不限于下列事项：操作或维护本仪器或任何其他实验室自动仪器时，请佩戴防护眼
镜、手套和合适的实验室装备。
警告
如果设备的使用未能按照 SCIEX 公司所指定的方式进行，该设备所具备的保
护性能可能受损。

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警告、注意、重要事项以及注释的提示
本文档中的所有警告与注意都包含感叹号，设在三角形中。
感叹号符号是国际通用符号，用于提示在安装、使用、维护和维修前应阅读并理解所有
的安全说明。
警告
“警告”指可能的有害情况，若未加以避免，则会导致死亡或严重伤害。也可用
它来说明有可能出现可能导致错误诊断的错误数据。还可用它来说明仪器严重
损坏的可能性。
注意
“小心”是指如果未能避免可能导致轻微或中度伤害的潜在危险情况。可用于警
示不安全操作。可能用于说明有可能出现可能导致错误诊断的错误数据。
重要 用于对正在执行的步骤或程序进行有价值的备注。遵循“重要事项”中的建议有助于改善某
件设备或某个程序的性能。
注释 用于提醒在设备安装、使用、或维修过程中应遵照的重要信息。

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仪器安全防护措施
警告
如果出现以下情况，操作员会有受到伤害的危险：
• 操作仪器过程中或之前没有关闭所有仪器门、盖板和面板，并确保其安全
到位。
• 安全联锁和传感器的完整性受到损害。
• 接触到活动部件。
• 对破碎的部件处理不当。
• 没有小心地打开、关闭、移去和/或更换仪器门、盖板和面板。
• 使用不正确的工具进行故障排除。
要避免造成伤害，请遵循：
• 在使用仪器时保持仪器门、盖板和面板关闭，并确保其固定到位。
• 充分利用该仪器的安全特性。请勿破坏安全联锁装置和传感器。
• 确认仪器警报和错误消息并进行相应的处理。
• 远离活动部件。
• 向 SCIEX 业务代表报告所有破碎的部件。
• 使用正确的工具来进行故障排除。
注意
以下情况会破坏系统完整性并可能导致操作失败：
• 未按操作要求使用本设备。请按照“产品手册”中说明的方式操作仪器。
• 在计算机中安装了未经 SCIEX 授权的软件。请在系统的计算机上仅运行
SCIEX 授权的软件。
• 安装的软件并非是具有原始版权的版本。请仅使用具有原始版权的软件，
以防止病毒感染。
注意
如果是从 SCIEX 或 SCIEX 授权分销商之外的另一方购买的本产品，同时目前
也不在 SCIEX 服务维护协议的范围内，则 SCIEX 不能担保该产品具有最新的
强制性工艺修订，也不能担保用户可获得有关该产品的最新信息公告。如果您
从第三方购买了此产品且想要了解这方面的更多信息，请联系您的 SCIEX 代
表。

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活动部件或尖锐物
警告
可能导致人身伤害。为避免遭到活动部件的伤害，请遵守以下操作提示：
• 仪器运转时，请勿调换实验室器具、试剂或工具。
• 不得手动限制仪器上任何组件的运动。
• 保持仪器工作区清空，以防限制组件的活动。
电气安全
为避免电气相关的伤害和财产损失，使用前请正确检查所有的电气设备并及时报告所有
的电气缺陷。维修设备时如需拆除盖板或面板，请联系 SCIEX 代表。
激光安全 （适用于可选激光设备）
警告
此产品可能包含一个激光模块。激光 （可选）指定为“3B 类”。“3B”类表明“
直视此类型激光会造成人身伤害”。
激光装置由激光和其它构成部分组成，储备在一个密封的外壳里。激光装置没
有用户维修的部件，维修服务仅限于合格的SCIEX维修员工。
系统正常操作情况下，用户不会接触到激光。因此，CE 仪器的整体激光分类
属于“1 类”，定义为“合理且可预测操作情况下的安全激光”。
为了避免用户受到可能的激光伤害，请遵守安全警告，并且注意任何情况下不
能移除激光装置的外壳。
重要 上述激光标识会根据设备的类型存在差异，因此将会在模块提供的文档中对激光进行描述。
1 类激光小心标签 (1 级激光警告标签 )
如果仪器包含激光系统, 应该能够在名称评级标签附近找到一个标签：此产品生产时符合
21 CFR 1040 的适用要求。激光束 不可见。
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
THIS PRODUCT CONFORMS TO
APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS OF
21 CFR 1040 AT THE DATE OF
MANUFACTURE.
MANUFACTURED:
726024-C