Thermo Scientific KingFisher Flex User manual

KingFisher
®
Flex
Service Manual
Version 1.1

KingFisher®Flex Thermo Fisher Scientific Service Manual
Version 1.1 Introduction 1-1
Section 1 Introduction
This manual gives technical information about instrument and explains how to maintain, test and adjust it.
Audience
Service personnel
Scope
This Manual is divided into the following sections.
Section 1 Introduction
Provides an overview of content of KingFisher®Flex service manual.
Section 2 Operating Instructions
This is a copy of user manual.
Section 3 PCB Functional Description
Section 4 Block Diagrams
Section 5 Component Layouts
Component (PCB) layout drawings
Section 6 Schematic Diagrams
Section 7 Software
Describes KingFisher®Flex software remote commands.
Section 8 Testing and Adjusting
Explains how to adjust and test the instrument.
Section 9 Maintenance Procedures
Section 10 Power Supply
Section 11 Wiring Diagrams
Section 12 Spare Parts
Section 13 Bulletins

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KingFisher®Flex Thermo Fisher Scientific Service Manual
Version 1.1 Operating Instructions 2-1
Section 2 Operating Instructions
This section is a copy of KingFisher®Flex user manual.

2-2 Operating Instructions Version 1.1
Service Manual Thermo Fisher Scientific KingFisher®Flex

Thermo Scientific
KingFisher®Flex
User Manual - DRAFT
Rev. 1.0, Cat. no. N07669

Copyright
Copyright ©2008 Thermo Fisher Scientific Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in Finland.
Reproduction of the accompanying user documentation in whole or in part is prohibited.
Patents
This product is protected by the following patents:
US 6447729, Method and means for magnetic particle specific binding assay, and US 6448092, Separation
device for microparticles involving a magnetic rod.
KingFisher Flex also has national and international patents pending.
Trademarks
“KingFisher” and “Microtiter” are registered trademarks of Thermo Fisher Scientific.
All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
Disclaimer
Thermo Fisher Scientific reserves the right to change its products and services at any time to incorporate
technological developments. This manual is subject to change without prior notice as part of a continuous
product development. Although this manual has been prepared with every precaution to ensure accuracy,
Thermo Fisher Scientific assumes no liability for any errors or omissions, nor for any damages resulting from
the application or use of this information. This manual supersedes all previous editions.
No liability for consequential damages
Thermo Fisher Scientific shall not be liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of the use or inability to
use this product.
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parts and materials, including defects caused by poor workmanship, for a period of one year from the date of
delivery. Thermo Fisher Scientific will repair or replace defective parts or materials during the term of warranty
at no extra charge for materials and labor provided that the products were used and maintained in accordance
with Thermo Fisher Scientific’s instructions. The warranty is invalid if products have been misused or abused.
For the warranty to be effective, the product must have been purchased either directly from Thermo Fisher
Scientific or from an authorized Thermo Fisher Scientific distributor. The guarantee is not transferable to a
third party without prior written approval from Thermo Fisher Scientific. This guarantee is subject to the
following exclusions:
●Any defects caused by normal wear and tear.
●Defects caused by fire, lightning, flood, earthquake, explosion, sabotage, war, riot, or any other occurrence
of the type listed above.
●Refurbished products that are subject to different warranty conditions.
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FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. The seller is not liable for any loss or damage arising out of or
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Consumables are not included in the warranty.

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About This User Manual
This user manual is written for the actual end user, for example,
research scientist or laboratory technician, and provides information on
the Thermo Scientific KingFisher Flex, including the installation and
operating instructions.
Read the manual in its entirety before operating the instrument.
This user manual is designed to give you the information to:
●Review safety precautions
●Install the KingFisher Flex
●Use the KingFisher Flex in routine jobs – the processing step
●Perform basic cleaning and maintenance procedures
●Troubleshoot the instrument performance
This user manual also describes all the features and specifications of the
KingFisher Flex hardware and onboard software. Refer to Chapter 7:
“Technical Specifications”.
In Chapter 4: “Routine Operation” you find explanations of the
processing principles and procedures and on how to use the KingFisher
Flex internal software.
In Chapter 9: “Troubleshooting Guide” you find explanations of error
and warning messages and a problem-solving guide. The user should be
familiar with the contents of Chapter 5: “Maintenance”. For ordering
information, refer to Chapter 10: “Ordering Information”.
For PC software-related issues, refer to the Thermo Scientific BindIt
Software User Manual (Cat. no. N07974).
For the latest information on products and services, visit our websites
at:
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http://www.thermo.com/kingfisher
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Safety symbols and markings
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These symbols are intended to draw your attention to particularly
important information and alert you to the presence of hazards as
indicated.
The following symbols and markings appear on the type label and the
instrument itself.
Power ON ▲
Power OFF ▲
Warning Hot surface, risk of burns. ▲
Warning Risk of body parts, hair, jewelry or clothing getting caught in
a moving part. ▲
Serial number ▲
Catalog number ▲
Date of manufacture ▲
Consult instructions for use ▲
WEEE symbol This product is required to comply with the European
Union’s Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive
2002/96/EC. ▲
A black label with the following text (Figure 2–4):
WARNING: DISCONNECT SUPPLY BEFORE SERVICING
AVERTISSEMENT: COUPER L'ALIMENTATION AVANT
L'ENTRETIEN ET LE DEPANNAGE
Safety symbols
and markings
Safety symbols and
markings used on the
KingFisher Flex