tecan Te-Stack 10612253 User manual

Te-Stack Operating Manual, 391862, en, V2.3
Operating Manual
Te-Stack
DiTi Box and Plate Stacker

© 2015, Tecan Schweiz AG, Switzerland, all rights reserved
Information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
Document Status Sheet
Title: Te-Stack Operating Manual Part number: 10391862.04
ID: 391862, en, V2.3 Translated from: n.a.
Version Revision Issue Document History
1 0 2001-09 New edition
2 0 2006-06-30 Revised edition for Freedom EVO, EVOware
2 1 2007-02-28 Corrections; transfer station cover
2 2 2009-04-04 Adaptations for nested DiTi
2 3 2015-06-22 Minor corrections, Laser Labeling

0 - Preface
Manufacturer
Te-Stack Operating Manual, 391862, en, V2.3 0 - I
0 Preface
For Your Safety Before performing any work on or with the Te-Stack, first read the Operating
Manual carefully, in particular chapter 2 “Safety”.
0.1 Manufacturer
Address of
Manufacturer
0.2 Use of the Product
0.2.1 Intended Use
Intended Use The Te-Stack is intended for unloading and loading microplates and loading DiTis.
Te-Stack is an option of Freedom EVO or the Te-MO.
Tecan Schweiz AG
Seestrasse 103
CH-8708 Männedorf

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0 - Preface
CE Conformity
0.3 CE Conformity
Te-Stack The Te-Stack is not a self-contained instrument, but an option to be used on a
Tecan automation platform (superior instrument).
System
Integration The safety of the option can only be ensured if it is installed on the superior
instrument and integrated in the complete system in such a way that safety
elements used in common, such as safety panels, become effective.
Declaration of
Incorporation Therefore, CE conformity cannot be declared for the Te-Stack. It is delivered with
a declaration of incorporation. This implies that the Te-Stack must not be put into
service until the entire system, into which it is incorporated, has been declared in
conformity with the provisions of the EC Directives.
0.4 CSA Certification
The Te-Stack is tested and certified by the Canadian Standards Association
(CSA).
CSA Marking The CSA marking is affixed to the Te-Stack.
Radio
Interference According to the ICES-001 notice the following statement applies to the Te-Stack:
English Canadian Radio Interference Regulations
ICES-001 Notice for Industrial, Scientific and Medical Radio Frequency
Generators:
This ISM apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-causing
equipment regulations.
Please note that this requirement is only for generators which operate at over
10,000 Hz.
Français Réglementation canadienne en matière de perturbations radioélectriques
Avis de l'ICES-001, générateurs de radiofréquences dans le domaine industriel,
scientifique et médical:
Cet appareil ISM (industriel, scientifique et médical) satisfait à toutes les
exigences définies par la réglementation canadienne en matière d'équipements
générant des perturbations radioélectriques.
Veuillez noter qu'il s'agit d'une exigence concernant uniquement les générateurs
fonctionnant au-delà de 10 000 Hz.

0 - Preface
FCC Rules
Te-Stack Operating Manual, 391862, en, V2.3 0 - III
0.5 FCC Rules
English This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the Operating Manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at
his own expense.
ATTENTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Table of Contents
0Preface
0.1 Manufacturer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-I
0.2 Use of the Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-I
0.2.1 Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-I
0.3 CE Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-II
0.4 CSA Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-II
0.5 FCC Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-III
1 About This Manual
1.1 Reference Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.2 Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.3 Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
2Safety
2.1 User Qualifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.2 Notices and Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.2.1 Warning Notices Used in This Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.2.2 Warning Notices Attached to the Product or Its Surroundings. . . . . . . 2-3
2.3 Product Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
2.3.1 Safety of the Overall System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
2.3.2 Instrument-Related Hazards and Safety Measures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
2.3.3 Other Hazards and Safety Measures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
2.4 Decontamination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
2.5 General Safety Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
3 Technical Data
3.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.1.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3.1.2 Product Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
3.1.3 Basic Configuration of Te-Stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
3.2 Technical Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
3.2.1 Dimensions and Weights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
3.2.2 Electrical Specifications (Supply). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
3.2.3 Performance Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
3.2.4 Supported Microplates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
3.2.5 Stacker Column Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
3.2.6 Environmental Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
3.2.7 Emissions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
3.3 Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
3.3.1 Freedom EVO Computer Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
3.3.2 Software Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
3.4 Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
3.4.1 Waste Station and Waste Chute (Options) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
3.4.2 Barcode Scanner (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
3.4.3 Cabinet (Option). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

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4 Description of Function
4.1 Overview of Modules and Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.1.1 Te-Stack With the Te-MO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.1.2 Te-Stack With Freedom EVO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.1.3 Base Unit Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.1.4 Transfer Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.1.5 Te-Stack Base Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.1.6 Stacker Columns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.1.7 Barcode Scanner (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
4.1.8 Power Switch and Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
4.1.9 Safety Panels and Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
4.2 Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4.2.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4.2.2 Freedom EVO Version. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4.3 Nested DiTi Stack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
4.4 Consumables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
4.4.1 Microplates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
4.4.2 DiTi Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
4.4.3 DiTi Rack for LiHa Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
5 Putting into Operation
5.1 Installing the Te-Stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
5.2 Reinstalling the Te-Stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5.2.1 Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5.2.2 Te-MO Version. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
5.2.3 Connecting the Te-Stack to Freedom EVO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
5.2.4 Settings and Checks after Reinstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
6 Operation
6.1 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6.2 Switching the System On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6.2.1 Checks Before Switching On the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6.2.2 Switching On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
6.3 Preparations and Checks before Starting a Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
6.3.1 Preparing the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
6.4 Starting the Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
6.5 Tasks During a Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
6.5.1 Replacing a Stacker Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
6.5.2 Refilling Stacker Column for MPs or DiTi Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
6.5.3 Refilling Stacker Column for DiTi Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
6.5.4 Emptying the DiTi Waste (Te-MO Version Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
6.6 Stopping and Terminating a Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
6.6.1 Stopping a Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
6.6.2 Checking and Terminating Tasks after Stopping a Run. . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
6.7 Switching the System Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
6.7.1 Checking Before Switching Off the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
6.7.2 Switching Freedom EVO Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
6.8 Interrupting or Aborting a Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
6.9 Emergency Stop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
6.10 Defining Scripts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

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7 Preventive Maintenance
7.1 Tools and Consumables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
7.2 Maintenance Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
7.3 Maintenance Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
7.3.1 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
7.3.2 Keeping the Logbook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
7.3.3 Cleaning the Te-Stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
7.3.4 Barcode Scanner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
7.4 Performing the Requested Tests and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
7.5 Adjustments and Replacements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
7.5.1 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
7.5.2 Removing the Acrylic Glass Covers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
7.5.3 Teaching the RoMa Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
7.5.4 Teaching the Stack Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
8 Troubleshooting
8.1 Troubleshooting Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
9 Shutdown, Storage and Shipping
9.1 Shutdown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
9.1.1 Taking Out-of-Service Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
9.1.2 Te-MO Version. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
9.1.3 Freedom EVO Version. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
9.2 Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
9.3 Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
9.4 Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
10 Disposal
10.1 Disposal of Packing Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
10.2 Disposal of Operating Material. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
10.3 Disposal of the Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
11 Spare Parts and Accessories
11.1 Te-Stack Essentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-2
11.1.1 DiTi Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3
11.1.2 Documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3
11.1.3 Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3
11.2 Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-4
11.2.1 Nested DiTi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-4
12 Customer Support
13 Index

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Te-Stack Operating Manual, 391862, en, V2.3 1 - 1
1 About This Manual
Purpose of This
Chapter This chapter points out the purpose of the manual, specifies the product the
manual deals with and who the manual is intended for. Furthermore, it explains
the symbols, conventions and abbreviations used and offers other general
information.
Purpose of This
Manual This manual describes the Te-Stack and provides all information required for its
safe operation and to maintain it in good working order.
Product
Pictures The delivered instrument may not exactly match the product‘s pictures shown in
this operating manual.
Target Group This manual is intended for everyone who wants to learn about the safe operation
of the Te-Stack and how to maintain its perfect working condition. In particular,
laboratory personnel and operators are addressed.
Scope This manual is applicable for Te-Stacks with the following part numbers (from
serial No. 607xxxxxx):
Symbols and
Conventions Cross-references appear as follows: e.g. “Refer to chapter 1.1.1, 1-1”
– 1.1.1 refers to the corresponding chapter number
– The symbol denotes “page number”
– 1-1 refers to the page number, whereas the first number stands for the
chapter number (chapter 1 - page 1)
Note: The symbols pertaining to safety (WARNINGS) and ATTENTIONS are
explained in chapter 2 “Safety”,
 2-1.
Tab. 1-1 Te-Stack series for which this manual is applicable
Te-Stack with Te-MO Te-Stack with Freedom EVO extension
10612253 30097888
30098188 30020030
10612251 30020031
10612252 30020032
10612254 30020033

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Reference Documents
1.1 Reference Documents
This chapter provides a list of documents which are needed or may be useful in
connection with the Te-Stack. They either concern the superior system or sub-
options of the Te-Stack.
What Does the
Doc. ID Tell
You?
The Doc. IDs listed below are root numbers. Therefore, they do not contain
information about the language, document version or the medium (data storage
medium, hardcopy, downloadable file, etc.) of the document.
Check the scope of the corresponding document to make sure that you are in
possession of the correct version.
Note: The Doc. ID does not represent ordering information. For orders refer to the
number on the binder, CD casing, etc.
Manuals
supplied with
Te-Stack
The following manuals are included in the shipment and considered part of a
Te-Stack:
Freedom EVO Operating Manual (Doc. ID 392886)
Instrument Software Manual (Doc. ID 392888)
Freedom EVOware Software Manual (Doc. ID 392172)
Freedom EVO Maintenance and Service Logbook (Doc. ID 392815)
Te-MO 96 Operating Manual (Doc. ID 393448)
Te-MO 384 Operating Manual (Doc. ID 393449)
1.2 Trademarks
The following product names and any registered and unregistered trademarks
mentioned in this manual are used for identification purposes only and remain the
exclusive property of their respective owners (for simplicity reasons, the symbols
for trademarks, such as ®and ™ are not repeated later in the manual):
Freedom EVOware®and Freedom EVO® are in major countries registered
trademarks of Tecan Group Ltd.

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Abbreviations
Te-Stack Operating Manual, 391862, en, V2.3 1 - 3
1.3 Abbreviations
The following abbreviations are used in this manual:
DiTiDisposable tip
DWP
Deep well plate
FSE
Field service engineer
LiHa
Liquid handling arm
MCA
Multichannel arm
MPMicroplate
PP Polypropylene
RoMa
Robotic manipulator
RWS
Robotic workstation
Te-MO
Tecan multichannel pipetting option

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1 - About This Manual
Abbreviations

2 - Safety
User Qualifications
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2 Safety
Purpose of This
Chapter This chapter points out the safety concept of the Te-Stack and contains general
rules of behavior and warnings from hazards pertaining to the use of the product.
Significance of
These Safety
Instructions
The safety of users and personnel can only be ensured if these safety instructions
and the safety-related warnings in the individual chapters are strictly observed
and followed.
Therefore, the Operating Manual must always be available to all persons
performing the tasks described herein.
2.1 User Qualifications
What Users
Must Know The laboratory personnel must be qualified and trained to operate the Te-Stack.
In particular, operators must fulfill the following qualifications:
They must have a thorough knowledge of the application run on the system.
They must be familiar with the good laboratory practice guidelines.
They must have read and understood the instructions in this Operating
Manual.
Only personnel that meets the qualifications prescribed here is authorized to
perform the work described in this Operating Manual.
Training
Courses Note: Tecan recommends that the operator attends an operator training course.
• Please ask your nearest Tecan representative about the available courses.

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2 - Safety
Notices and Symbols
2.2 Notices and Symbols
2.2.1 Warning Notices Used in This Manual
The symbols used for safety-related notices have the following significance:
WARNING
Symbols WARNING notices appear as follows:
WARNING
Generally, the triangular warning symbol indicates the possibility of personal injury
or even loss of life if the instructions are not followed.
Whenever possible, the symbol indicates the hazard a person is exposed to more
specifically. The symbols used in this Operating Manual have the following
significance:
WARNING
Toxic substances
WARNING
Biological hazard
WARNING
Radioactive radiation
WARNING
Fire hazard
WARNING
Pinch point, mechanical hazards
WARNING
Laser hazard

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Notices and Symbols
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ATTENTION
Symbols ATTENTION notes appear as follows:
ATTENTION
With the general “Read This!” symbol, ATTENTIONs indicate the possibility of
equipment damage, malfunctions or incorrect process results, if instructions are
not followed.
2.2.2 Warning Notices Attached to the Product or Its Surroundings
Where are
Safety Notices
Attached?
The figure shows the safety notices that are attached to the Te-Stack. It also
shows their locations:
The table explains the significance of the notices:
Damaged, lost or illegible symbols (notices or stickers) must be replaced
immediately.
Fig. 2-1 Warning notices attached to the product
Tab. 2-1 Significance of the safety notices
Symbol Significance
Warning for mechanical hazards.
Danger in the waste station area (contaminated parts).

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2 - Safety
Notices and Symbols
2.2.2.1 Barcode Scanner Option
The figure shows the safety notices that are attached to the barcode scanner
option:
Fig. 2-2 Laser labeling on the barcode scanner
Tab. 2-2 Significance of the safety notices on the barcode scanner
Label Significance Location
A Warning and explanatory label: Identifies a
CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCTa) that contains an
embedded visible low power laser barcode scan-
ner. Warns against direct viewing into laser beam
or its reflections and warns against laser light
when scanner is opened.
a) According to IEC/EN 60825-1
On barcode scanner, see
Fig. 2-2, 2-4
A
LASER RADIATION
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT
IEC/EN 60825-1 : 2007
Output
Wavelength
Pulse duration
85µW
650nm
112µs

2 - Safety
Product Safety
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2.3 Product Safety
Principle The Te-Stack is designed and built in accordance with the present state-of-the-art
technology and the recognized technical safety regulations.
Nevertheless, risks to users, property, and the environment can arise when the
instrument is used carelessly or improperly.
Appropriate warnings in this Operating Manual serve to make the user alert to
these residual dangers.
2.3.1 Safety of the Overall System
In addition to the safety instructions in this Operating Manual, the safety
instructions of the superior system must also be observed and followed.
WARNING
Hazards originating from the superior system.
Mind the safety instructions of all instruments which are used in connection with
the Te-Stack.
This applies in particular to:
Freedom EVO Operating Manual
Te-MO 96 Operating Manual
Te-MO 384 Operating Manual
2.3.2 Instrument-Related Hazards and Safety Measures
Pay attention to the following safety notices:
WARNING
Automatically moving parts; moving waste tray (waste station).
Injuries (piercing and crushing) possible when you reach into the working area of
the instrument.
Always close the safety cover before starting the instrument.
Do not reach into the working area of the instrument.

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Product Safety
WARNING
Class 2 Laser Product pursuant to IEC 60825-1:2007
"Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 except for deviations pursuant to Laser
Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007"
ATTENTION
Unsafe operating condition and wrong measuring results in the process, if the
system is leaking.
If liquid is dripping from the tips or other parts of the liquid system, the Te-
Stack must not be operated any more.
Operation may only be resumed if the necessary maintenance or repair work has
been performed and the proper condition of the system has been verified.
Fig. 2-3 Class 2 Laser Product
LASER RADIATION
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT