Thermo Scientific LTQ Series User manual

LTQ Series
Hardware Manual
97055-97072 Revision C June 2012

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Release history: Revision A, April 2009; Revision B, Jan 2012; Revision C, June 2012
Software version: Thermo LTQ Tune Plus 2.7.0 and later; Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (32 bit) SP1—
Thermo Foundation 2.0 and later, and Thermo Xcalibur 2.2 and later; Windows XP
Workstation SP3—Foundation 1.0.2 SP2 or earlier, and Xcalibur 2.1 SP1 or earlier
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.

Regulatory Compliance
Thermo Fisher Scientific performs complete testing and evaluation of its products to ensure full compliance with
applicable domestic and international regulations. When the system is delivered to you, it meets all pertinent
electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and safety standards as described in the next section or sections by product name.
Changes that you make to your system may void compliance with one or more of these EMC and safety standards.
Changes to your system include replacing a part or adding components, options, or peripherals not specifically
authorized and qualified by Thermo Fisher Scientific. To ensure continued compliance with EMC and safety standards,
replacement parts and additional components, options, and peripherals must be ordered from Thermo Fisher Scientific
or one of its authorized representatives.
Regulatory compliance results for the following Thermo Scientific products:
•LXQ Mass Spectrometer (February 2005)
•LTQ XL Mass Spectrometer (September 2006)
•LTQ XL/ETD System (November 2008)
•MALDI LTQ XL System (August 2007)
•LTQ Velos Mass Spectrometer (August 2008)
•LTQ Velos/ETD System (November 2008)
•Velos Pro Mass Spectrometer (April 2011)
•Velos Pro/ETD System (April 2011)
LXQ Mass Spectrometer (February 2005)
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC as amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC
EMC compliance has been evaluated by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
Low Voltage Safety Compliance
This device complies with Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and harmonized standard EN 61010-1:2001.
EN 55011: 1998 EN 61000-4-3: 2002, A1: 2002
EN 61000-3-2: 1995, A1: 1998, A2: 1998, A14: 2000 EN 61000-4-4: 1995, A1: 2001, A2: 2001
EN 61000-3-3: 1995 EN 61000-4-5: 1995, A1: 2001
EN 61326-1: 1997 EN 61000-4-6: 1996, A1: 2001
EN 61000-4-2: 1995, A1: 1998, A2: 2001 EN 61000-4-11: 1994, A1: 2001
FCC Class A, CFR 47 Part 15, Subpart B: 2004 CISPR 11: 1999, A1: 1999, A2: 2002

LTQ XL Mass Spectrometer (September 2006)
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC
EMC compliance has been evaluated by TÜV Rheinland of North America, Inc.
Low Voltage Safety Compliance
This device complies with Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and harmonized standard EN 61010-1:2001.
LTQ XL/ETD System (November 2008)
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC
EMC compliance has been evaluated by TÜV Rheinland of North America, Inc.
Low Voltage Safety Compliance
This device complies with Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and harmonized standard EN 61010-1:2001.
EN 55011: 1998, A1: 1999, A2: 2002 EN 61000-4-3: 2002
EN 61000-3-2: 1995, A1: 1998, A2: 1998, A14: 2000 EN 61000-4-4: 1995, A1: 2001, A2: 2001
EN 61000-3-3: 1995, A1:2001 EN 61000-4-5:1995, A1: 2001
EN 61326-1: 1997, A1: 1998, A2: 2001, A3: 2003 EN 61000-4-6: 2003
EN 61000-4-2: 2001 EN 61000-4-11: 2001
FCC Class A, CFR 47 Part 15: 2005 CISPR 11: 1999, A1: 1999, A2: 2002
EN 61000-3-2: 2006 EN 61000-4-4: 2004
EN 61000-3-3: 1995, A1: 2001, A2: 2005 EN 61000-4-5: 2005
EN 61326-1: 2006 EN 61000-4-6: 2007
EN 61000-4-2: 1995, A1: 1999, A2: 2001 EN 61000-4-8: 1993, A1: 2001
EN 61000-4-3: 2006 EN 61000-4-11: 2004
FCC Class A, CFR 47 Part 15: 2007 CISPR 11: 1999, A1: 1999, A2: 2002

MALDI LTQ XL System (August 2007)
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
EMC compliance has been evaluated by TÜV Rheinland of North America, Inc.
Low Voltage Safety Compliance
This device complies with Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC and harmonized standard EN 61010-1:2001.
Safety of Laser Products
Compliance with safety of laser products is declared under Thermo Fisher Scientific sole responsibility. This device
complies with the harmonized standard IEC/EN 60825-1/A2: 2001.
LTQ Velos Mass Spectrometer (August 2008)
EMC Directive 2004/108/EEC
EMC compliance has been evaluated by TÜV Rheinland of North America, Inc.
Low Voltage Safety Compliance
This device complies with Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EEC and harmonized standard EN 61010-1:2001.
EN 55011: 1998, A1: 1999, A2: 2002 EN 61000-4-3: 2002
EN 61000-3-2: 2000 EN 61000-4-4: 1995, A1: 2000, A2: 2001
EN 61000-3-3: 1995, A1: 2001 EN 61000-4-5: 2001
EN 61326-1: 1998, A2: 2001, A3: 2003 EN 61000-4-6: 2003
EN 61000-4-2: 2001 EN 61000-4-11: 2001
FCC Class A, CFR 47 Part 15: 2006 CISPR 11: 1998, A1:1999, A2: 2002
EN 55011: 2007, A2: 2007 EN 61000-4-3: 2006
EN 61000-3-2: 2006 EN 61000-4-4: 2004
EN 61000-3-3: 1995, A1: 2001, A2: 2005 EN 61000-4-5: 2005
EN 61326-1: 2006 EN 61000-4-6: 2007
EN 61000-4-2: 1995, A1: 1999, A2: 2001 EN 61000-4-11: 2004
FCC Class A, CFR 47 Part 15: 2007

LTQ Velos/ETD System (November 2008)
EMC Directive 2004/108/EEC
EMC compliance has been evaluated by TÜV Rheinland of North America, Inc.
Velos Pro Mass Spectrometer (April 2011)
EMC Directive 2004/108/EEC
EMC compliance has been evaluated by TÜV Rheinland of North America, Inc.
Low Voltage Safety Compliance
This device complies with Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EEC and harmonized standard EN 61010-1:2001.
EN 61326-1: 2006 EN 61000-4-4: 2004
EN 55011: 2007 EN 61000-4-5: 2005
EN 61000-3-2: 2006 EN 61000-4-6: 2007
EN 61000-3-3: 2005 EN 61000-4-11: 2004
EN 61000-4-2: 2001 FCC Part 15: 2007
EN 61000-4-3: 2006
EN 61326-1: 2006 EN 61000-4-3: 2006
EN 55011: 2007, A2: 2007 EN 61000-4-4: 2004
CFR 47, FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class A: 2009 EN 61000-4-5: 2005
EN 61000-3-2: 2006 EN 61000-4-6: 2007
EN 61000-3-3: 1995, A1: 2001, A2: 2005 EN 61000-4-11: 2004
EN 61000-4-2: 1995, A1: 1999, A2: 2001

Velos Pro/ETD System (April 2011)
EMC Directive 2004/108/EEC
EMC compliance has been evaluated by TÜV Rheinland of North America, Inc.
Low Voltage Safety Compliance
This device complies with Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EEC and harmonized standard EN 61010-1:2001.
FCC Compliance Statement
Notice on Lifting and Handling of
Thermo Scientific Instruments
For your safety, and in compliance with international regulations, the physical handling of this Thermo Fisher
Scientific instrument requires a team effort to lift and/or move the instrument. This instrument is too heavy and/or
bulky for one person alone to handle safely.
EN 61326-1: 2006 EN 61000-4-3: 2006
EN 55011: 2007, A2: 2007 EN 61000-4-4: 2004
CFR 47, FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class A: 2009 EN 61000-4-5: 2005
EN 61000-3-2: 2006 EN 61000-4-6: 2007
EN 61000-3-3: 1995, A1: 2001, A2: 2005 EN 61000-4-8: 1993, A1: 2001
EN 61000-4-2: 1995, A1: 1999, A2: 2001 EN 61000-4-11: 2004
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO
THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
CAUTION Read and understand the various precautionary notes, signs, and symbols contained inside
this manual pertaining to the safe use and operation of this product before using the device.

Notice on the Proper Use of
Thermo Scientific Instruments
In compliance with international regulations: Use of this instrument in a manner not specified by Thermo Fisher
Scientific could impair any protection provided by the instrument.
Notice on the Susceptibility
to Electromagnetic Transmissions
Your instrument is designed to work in a controlled electromagnetic environment. Do not use radio frequency
transmitters, such as mobile phones, in close proximity to the instrument.
For manufacturing location, see the label on the instrument.

WEEE Compliance
This product is required to comply with the European Union’s Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
Directive 2002/96/EC. It is marked with the following symbol:
Thermo Fisher Scientific has contracted with one or more recycling or disposal companies in each European Union
(EU) Member State, and these companies should dispose of or recycle this product. See www.thermoscientific.com/
rohsweee for further information on Thermo Fisher Scientific’s compliance with these Directives and the recyclers in
your country.
WEEE Konformität
Dieses Produkt muss die EU Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Richtlinie 2002/96/EC erfüllen.
Das Produkt ist durch folgendes Symbol gekennzeichnet:
Thermo Fisher Scientific hat Vereinbarungen mit Verwertungs-/Entsorgungsfirmen in allen EU-Mitgliedsstaaten
getroffen, damit dieses Produkt durch diese Firmen wiederverwertet oder entsorgt werden kann. Mehr Information
über die Einhaltung dieser Anweisungen durch Thermo Fisher Scientific, über die Verwerter, und weitere Hinweise,
die nützlich sind, um die Produkte zu identifizieren, die unter diese RoHS Anweisung fallen, finden sie unter
www.thermoscientific.com/rohsweee.

Conformité DEEE
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Electroniques (DEEE). Il est marqué par le symbole suivant:
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l’union européenne et ce produit devrait être collecté ou recyclé par celles-ci. Davantage d'informations sur la
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produits Thermo Fisher Scientific qui peuvent aider la détection des substances sujettes à la directive RoHS sont
disponibles sur www.thermoscientific.com/rohsweee.