SCIEX P/ACE MDQ Plus Technical manual

P/ACE®MDQ Plus Capillary
Electrophoresis System
Site Planning Guide
October 2018RUO-IDV-01-4899-A | B54950 AB

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1 Introduction..............................................................................................................................................5
Customer Site Planner Responsibilities..............................................................................................................................5
FSE Responsibilities............................................................................................................................................................6
During Installation.......................................................................................................................................................6
Customer Familiarization.............................................................................................................................................6
Technical Support..............................................................................................................................................................6
2 Site Planning Checklist.............................................................................................................................7
Customer Information........................................................................................................................................................7
Requirements.....................................................................................................................................................................7
Site Layout...................................................................................................................................................................7
Electrical Requirements................................................................................................................................................8
Ventilation and Waste Collection Requirements..........................................................................................................8
Environmental Requirements.......................................................................................................................................9
Computer, Network, and Software Requirements........................................................................................................9
Solutions and Equipment Requirements......................................................................................................................9
Customer Preparation..................................................................................................................................................9
Customer Profile..............................................................................................................................................................10
Comments and Exceptions...............................................................................................................................................11
Signoff.............................................................................................................................................................................11
A Site Requirements.................................................................................................................................12
Site Layout Requirements................................................................................................................................................12
Laboratory Layout and Clearances.............................................................................................................................12
Weights and Dimensions...........................................................................................................................................13
Electrical Requirements....................................................................................................................................................14
Mains Supply Connections.........................................................................................................................................14
Mains Supply Fluctuations.........................................................................................................................................14
Protective Earth Conductor........................................................................................................................................14
System Electrical Specifications..................................................................................................................................14
Ventilation and Waste Collection Requirements..............................................................................................................15
Environmental Requirements...........................................................................................................................................15
BioSafety Requirements.............................................................................................................................................16
Computer, Software, and Network Requirements............................................................................................................16
Controller Requirements............................................................................................................................................16
Printer Requirements.................................................................................................................................................16
LAN Connection (Optional)........................................................................................................................................16
Customer-Supplied Solutions and Equipment..................................................................................................................16
Customer Preparation Requirements...............................................................................................................................17
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B Equipment Safety Categories...............................................................................................................18
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This guide is for the site planner, the individual responsible for preparing the facility for the installation of the
system.
Note: For safety and regulatory information, refer to the System Overview Guide.
Customer Site Planner Responsibilities
Complete the Site Planning Checklist on page 7 in consultation with facilities services personnel (electrical,
ventilation, and information technology [IT]), and return it to the SCIEX field service employee (FSE) before the
completion date. Refer to Signoff on page 11.
Note: The FSE will follow up if the checklist is not received prior to the scheduled installation date.
•Verify that adequate space and the required shipping or receiving facilities are available. Refer to Site Layout
Requirements on page 12.
•Provide all required electrical receptacles. Refer to Electrical Requirements on page 14.
•Verify that the requirements for ventilation and waste collection are met. Refer to Ventilation and Waste
Collection Requirements on page 8.
•Verify that the requirements for the operating environment are met. Refer to Environmental Requirements on
page 15.
•Verify that the requirements for the computer and network are met. Refer to Computer, Software, and Network
Requirements on page 16.
•Verify that all required solutions and laboratory supplies are available. Refer to Customer-Supplied Solutions
and Equipment on page 16.
•Verify that up to two operators have been identified for training. Refer to Customer Preparation Requirements
on page 17.
•When the shipment arrives, inspect the packaging exterior for damage. If there is any damage, then note any
issues on the delivery receipt and notify SCIEX immediately.
•Contact SCIEX Customer Service or the local FSE to schedule the installation.
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Introduction