Thermo Scientific LTQ XL User manual

For Research Use Only
Not for use in Diagnostic Procedures
LTQ XL ®
Getting Started
97355-97042 Revision A June 2006

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Printing History: Revision A printed June 2006.
Software Revision: LTQ 2.2, Xcalibur 2.2

Regulatory Compliance
Thermo Electron San Jose 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 below.
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC
• EMC compliance has been evaluated by TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc.
Low Voltage Safety Compliance
This device complies with Low Voltage Directive EN 61010-1:2001.
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 Electron. To ensure continued compliance with EMC and
safety standards, replacement parts and additional components, options, and peripherals must be ordered
from Thermo Electron or one of its authorized representatives.
EN 55011 1999 EN 61000-4-3 2002 EN 55011 1998
IEC 61000-4-3 A1-1998
EN 61000-3-2 1995, A1; 1998,
A2; 1998, A14;
2000
EN 61000-4-4
IEC 61000-4-4
1995, A1; 2001, A2;
2001;
A2-1995
EN 61000-3-2 1995, A1; 1998,
A2; 1998, A14;
2000
EN 61000-3-3 1998 EN 61000-4-5 1995, A1; 2001 EN 61000-3-3 1998
IEC 61000-4-5 2005
EN 61326-1 1998, A3 EN 61000-4-6 1996, A1; 2001 EN 61326-1 1998
IEC 61000-4-6 2004
EN 61000-4-2 2000 EN 61000-4-11 1994, A1; 2001 EN 61000-4-2 2000
IEC 61000-4-2 2001 IEC 61000-4-11 2001-03
FCC Class A,
CFR 47 Part 18
2005 CISPR 11 1999, A1; 1999, A2;
2002

FCC Compliance Statement
Notice on Lifting and Handling of
Thermo Electron San Jose Instruments
For your safety, and in compliance with international regulations, the physical handling of this
Thermo Electron San Jose instrument requires a team effort for lifting and/or moving the instrument.
This instrument is too heavy and/or bulky for one person alone to handle safely.
Notice on the Proper Use of
Thermo Electron San Jose Instruments
In compliance with international regulations: If this instrument is used in a manner not specified by
Thermo Electron San Jose, the protection provided by the instrument could be impaired.
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.

WEEE Konformität
Dieses Produkt muss die EU Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Richtlinie
2002/96/EC erfüllen. Das Produkt ist durch folgendes Symbol gekennzeichnet:
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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 Electron has contracted with one or more recycling/disposal companies in each
EU Member State, and this product should be disposed of or recycled through them.
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