Thermo Scientific Antaris II User manual

Antaris II and Antaris MX
Site and Safety Information

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Contents
Introduction........................................................................................................... 1
About this manual..................................................................................... 2
Conventions used in this manual .............................................................. 2
Questions or concerns............................................................................... 3
When the system arrives............................................................................ 3
Regulatory and Safety Information................................................................... 5
General safety information........................................................................ 6
Radio frequency interference..................................................................... 8
WEEE compliance.................................................................................... 9
Hazardous materials and infectious agents................................................. 9
Fire safety and burn hazards.................................................................... 10
Protective housing................................................................................... 11
Cleaning the instrument .........................................................................11
Lifting or moving the instrument............................................................ 12
Electrical safety ....................................................................................... 13
Electrical service................................................................................... 14
Power supplies ..................................................................................... 14
Power cords ......................................................................................... 14
Powering on and off............................................................................. 16
Fuses.................................................................................................... 17
Optical safety .......................................................................................... 20
Manufacturer’s laser information ......................................................... 21
Status indicators................................................................................... 21
Operation panel................................................................................... 23
Corrosives, solvents, and pressurized gases............................................... 24
Pressurized gases ..................................................................................24
Caustic agents ...................................................................................... 25
Volatile solvents ................................................................................... 25
Solvents containing halogenated hydrocarbons .................................... 25
Safety labels............................................................................................. 26
Antaris II ............................................................................................. 26
Antaris MX .......................................................................................... 28
Accessories ........................................................................................... 30

Contents
Location................................................................................................................31
Computer access .....................................................................................32
System dimensions..................................................................................32
External beam port...............................................................................36
Required clearances..............................................................................36
Rackmount considerations ......................................................................37
Tip hazard............................................................................................37
Vibration isolation ...............................................................................38
Enclosure environment ........................................................................38
Environmental Considerations ........................................................................39
Temperature ...........................................................................................39
Humidity ................................................................................................39
Vibration isolation ..................................................................................40
Magnetic field and radio frequency immunity.........................................41
Static electricity.......................................................................................41
Ventilation..............................................................................................41
Utility Requirements ..........................................................................................43
Electrical requirements............................................................................43
Power line conditioning accessories......................................................44
Power consumption .............................................................................44
Telephone ...............................................................................................44
Purge gas.................................................................................................44
Fittings.................................................................................................45
Purge gas generators.............................................................................47
Pure air dryer .......................................................................................47
Specifications.....................................................................................................49
Electrical service specifications.................................................................49
Power consumption ................................................................................50
Purge gas.................................................................................................50
Coolant gas .............................................................................................51
Purge gas generator .................................................................................51
Pure air dryer ..........................................................................................54
Site Preparation Checklist ...............................................................................55
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing an Antaris® II or Antaris MX FT-Near Infrared
Analyzer from Thermo Fisher Scientific. These systems are designed to be
extremely durable and reliable. While they work under adverse conditions
for extended periods, to best ensure accurate results on a repeatable basis
you should maintain a stable working environment.
Before installation, please read this manual and consider its points for your
system work space. By preparing your site before the system arrives, you
can ensure that the qualified factory-trained service representative installs
your system without complication. Five major areas are covered in this
manual:
Regulatory and safety information — The Antaris system conforms to all
applicable safety and regulatory conventions outlined in the General Safety
Information section of this manual.
Location — Consult the dimensional drawings of the instrument and
accessories when planning the location of your system. Leave extra space
around the system for clearance and service access.
Environmental considerations — Avoid excessive static electricity, extreme
temperatures, humidity, vibration, and intense magnetic fields.
Utility requirements — Before the system arrives, it is important to install
any necessary utilities in the planned work space. You will need electrical
power. You may also need a telephone line, network connection, and a
source of dry air or nitrogen.
Instrument specifications — Provides information about the physical
characteristics of the instruments and their environmental, utility,
clearance, accessibility, and serviceability requirements.
If you suspect that you cannot meet these optimal conditions or have other
concerns, contact technical support for assistance.

Introduction
About this manual This manual discusses the important safety features and explains the spatial
and environmental requirements and the services necessary to install and
operate these instruments.
Note This document is included on the language pack CD that comes with
RESULT software suite version 3.0 or higher. It is a portable document
format (PDF) file. To open this file, Adobe® Reader® software, version 7.0
or higher, is required. This software can be installed from your RESULT
software CD or downloaded from the Adobe Systems, Inc. web site,
www.adobe.com. (See the Adobe Reader on-line help for information
about using a PDF.) 
Conventions
used in this manual
This manual includes safety precautions and other important information
presented in the following format:
Note Notes contain helpful supplementary information. 
Notice Follow instructions labeled “Notice” to avoid damaging the system
hardware or losing data. 
Caution Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe
practices. 
Warning Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury. 
Danger Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury. 
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Introduction
Questions
or concerns
In case of emergency, follow the procedures established by your facility. If
you have questions or concerns about safety or need assistance with
operation, repairs or replacement parts, you can contact our sales or service
representative in your area or use the information at the beginning of this
document to contact us.
When the
system arrives
When the system arrives, we recommend that you leave it in the unopened
shipping container until the Thermo Fisher Scientific service engineer
arrives to help you unpack and install it.
Notice Only Thermo Fisher Scientific-certified service and repair engineers are
authorized to qualify an installation. ValPro qualification is valid only if the
instrument remains in its unopened shipping box until the Thermo Fisher
Scientific service representative arrives to unpack and install it.
24 hours24 hours
24 hours
To prevent damage to the optical components, the shipping box must be
stored at room temperature for at least 24 hours before the Thermo Fisher
Scientific service representative will open it. 
If you did not purchase ValPro and qualified installation, you may unpack
the system for inspection. To prevent damage to the instrument, the sealed
shipping container must be stored at room temperature for at least 24
hours before opening it. After inspection, replace all of the components in
their original shipping containers before the service representative arrives.
Thermo Fisher Scientific cannot be responsible for missing components if
the shipping container has been opened.
.
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Regulatory and Safety Information
This chapter contains a summary of the safety precautions that must be
followed when using your system.
Each person who will be using the instrument should read this manual.
Safety information is also included in other documentation that came with
your instrument. If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by
Thermo Fisher Scientific, the protection provided by the equipment may
be impaired.
In many cases, safety information is displayed on the instrument itself. The
illustrations in this manual show the locations of the safety labels. Should
any of these labels become loose or unreadable, Thermo Fisher Scientific
will supply new ones. The parts list that came with your system contains
information about obtaining replacement labels.

Regulatory and Safety Information
General safety
information
Each system is designed to comply with domestic and international safety
regulations and applicable product standards. The table that follows lists
the third party testing laboratories, regulations and product standards.
System changes or modifications not expressly approved by Thermo Fisher
Scientific could void your authority to operate the equipment.
Model Regulations and product standards
Antaris II •73/23/EEC (1973) Low voltage directive
•89/336/EEC (1989) Electromagnetic compatibility directive
•2004/108/EC (2004) Revised electromagnetic compatibility
directive
•EN 61326 (2003) Electrical equipment for measurement,
control and laboratory use - EMC requirements (Class A
equipment)
•US 47CFR15 Radio frequency devices (Class A digital
device)
•EN61010-1 (2001) Safety requirements for electrical
equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory
use - Part 1: General requirements (Installation category II)
(Pollution degree 2)
•UL61010-1 (2004) Safety requirements for electrical
equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory
use - Part 1: General requirements (Installation category II)
(Pollution degree 2)
•CAN/CSA-C22.2 NO. 61010-1 (2004) Safety requirements
for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and
laboratory use - Part 1: General requirements (Installation
category II) (Pollution degree 2)
•IEC60825-1 (2001) Safety of laser products - Part 1:
Equipment classification, requirements and user's guide
•US 21CFR1040.10 Performance standards for
light-emitting products - Laser products
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Model Regulations and product standards
Antaris MX •73/23/EEC (1973) Low voltage directive
•89/336/EEC (1989) Electromagnetic compatibility directive
•2004/108/EC (2004) Revised electromagnetic compatibility
directive
•EN 61326 (2003) Electrical equipment for measurement,
control and laboratory use - EMC requirements, Class A
equipment
•US 47CFR15 Class A radio frequency devices
•EN61010-1 (2001) Safety requirements for electrical
equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory
use - Part 1: General requirements (Installation category II)
(Pollution degree 2)
•UL61010-1 (2004) Safety requirements for electrical
equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory
use - Part 1: General requirements (Installation category II)
(Pollution degree 2)
•CAN/CSA-C22.2 NO. 61010-1 (2004) Safety requirements
for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and
laboratory use - Part 1: General requirements (Installation
category II) (Pollution degree 2)
•IEC60825-1 (2001) Safety of laser products - Part 1:
Equipment classification, requirements and user's guide
•US 21CFR1040.10 Performance standards for
light-emitting products - Laser products
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Regulatory and Safety Information
ETL (ETL SEMKO, a division of Intertek Testing Services) —
ETL SEMKO is an OSHA accredited Nationally Recognized Testing
Laboratory (NRTL), a Standards Council of Canada (SCC) accredited
Testing Organization and Certification Organization, an IECEE accredited
National Certification Body, and a Notified Body for Europe that provides
testing and certification services for the products. The ETL symbol
indicates that the instrument has been inspected and approved by an
independent testing laboratory.
CE (Conformité Européenne) — The CE mark indicates compliance with
the European Union's applicable New Approach Directives. The CE mark
is a self declaration and self marking process. Once a manufacturer has
proven that the particular equipment meets the requirements of the CE
and has collected supporting data, that equipment may be marked. Check
the Declaration of Conformity that came with your instrument for specific
information about conformity with particular European directives and
standards.
FCC (Federal Communications Commission) — The FCC is an
independent United States government agency, directly responsible to
Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934
and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications
by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers
the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions.
Radio
frequency
interference
These systems have 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 documentation that
accompanied the system, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause harmful interference, in which case you will be required to correct
the interference at your own expense.
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Regulatory and Safety Information
WEEE compliance Many instruments are required to comply with the European Union’s
Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC.
If compliance is required, the instrument is marked with the following
symbol.
Thermo Fisher Scientific 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. Further information on
our compliance with these Directives, the recyclers in your country, and
information on Thermo Scientific products which may assist the detection
of substances subject to the RoHS Directive are available at
www.thermo.com/WEEERoHS.
Hazardous materials
and infectious
agents
Instruments, components, accessories and other associated materials may
not be returned to Thermo Fisher Scientific or other accessory
manufacturers if they are contaminated with radioactive or other hazardous
materials, infectious agents, or any other materials and/or conditions that
could pose a health or injury hazard to employees.
Contact technical support if you have questions about decontamination
requirements. If you live outside the U.S.A., contact your local Thermo
Fisher Scientific office.
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Regulatory and Safety Information
Fire safety
and burn hazards
To avoid a burn injury and the risk of fire or explosion, follow these
guidelines:
•Use only nitrogen or dried air to purge your instrument and
accessories.
•After you turn off your instrument, wait 5 minutes for internal
components to cool before you replace components.
•Use exact replacements for bulbs, fuses and power supplies.
•Never block the vents on the rear panel of the instrument.
The following symbols may appear inside the instrument or on heated
accessories to warn you about hot surfaces in the vicinity of the symbol.
The following Cautions and Warnings provide additional information
about fire safety and preventing burn hazards.
Caution The near-infrared source bulb may be very hot. It stays hot for up to 5
minutes after you turn off your instrument. To avoid being burned or
starting a fire, handle the source assembly only by the exterior handle. Your
User’s Guide shows the location of the near infrared source inside your
instrument. 
Warning Avoid shock and fire hazards. Always use an exact replacement for the
fuses, bulbs, and power supplies. 
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Note Touching the HeNe laser poses no burn hazard. If you must replace the
laser assembly, you can begin the procedure immediately after turning off
the instrument power. 
Danger Never use a flammable gas to purge the instrument. Heat from the source
or internal electrical components could ignite a flammable gas. The purge
gas must be free of moisture, oil and other reactive or infrared-absorbing
materials. 
Protective housing A protective housing covers each instrument and sampling module. This
protects you from exposure to harmful laser or NIR radiation and from
electrical hazards. Never operate the instrument while the housing is
damaged or removed from the instrument.
Caution If a protective cover on the instrument or computer appears damaged, turn
off the system and secure it against any unintended operation. Always
examine the protective cover for transport stresses after shipping. 
Cleaning
the instrument
If the outside of the instrument needs cleaning, turn off the power and
disconnect the power cord from AC power. Then use a damp (not wet),
soft cloth and a mild soap to clean the outside of the instrument. Do not
use harsh detergents, solvents, chemicals or abrasives; these can damage the
finish. See the section entitled “Powering On” for information about the
proper sequence and procedure for powering the instrument and other
system components on and off.
Warning Avoid shock hazard. Do not allow cleaning solutions or liquids to run into
the instrument. 
Note Do not use harsh detergents, solvents, chemicals or abrasives; these can
damage the finish. Do not attempt to clean or even touch the mirror
surfaces inside the instrument. These front-surfaced mirrors are easily
scratched. Dust will not harm the near-infrared signal, but fingerprints and
scratches can degrade spectral performance or permanently damage the
mirrors. 
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Lifting or
moving the
instrument
FT-NIR instruments can be heavy. To avoid risk of injury, use proper
lifting techniques when lifting or moving the instrument or other system
components.
Warning These instruments cannot be lifted safely by a single person. When lifting
or moving an instrument get a second person to help you.
Avoid electrical and crush hazards. Be sure to lift from each side of the
instrument, not the front and back. 
Notice Always support the instrument baseplate from underneath when lifting or
moving these instruments. Grasping the power supply on the rear panel of
the instrument when lifting will damage the instrument. Damage caused by
improper lifting is not covered by warranty. 
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Electrical safety Your system was designed with protective covers to prevent exposure to
dangerous voltage and other electrical hazards. If you see either of the
following symbols on your system, there is a risk of electric shock in the
vicinity of the symbol.
Warning Before servicing the instrument, turn off the power and disconnect the
power cord from AC power. 
Caution Even after the instrument has been disconnected from all voltage sources,
capacitors may remain charged for up to 30 seconds. 
You may also see one or more symbols on or near switches and connectors
on your instrument These symbols are often used to identify connectors or
help you to locate user-replaceable fuses.
The table that follows shows the symbols and lists the meaning of each.
Check the documentation that came with your instrument if you find a
symbol that is not included in the table.
Symbol Description
Alternating current
Earth terminal or ground
Protective conductor terminal
Fuse
Power on
Power off
To prevent injury, refer to the accompanying
documentation
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Electrical service Check the line voltage and frequency at the wall outlet or other AC source
that will be used for the instrument before you connect the instrument or
turn on the power. This should be done when the system is installed and
any time the system is moved or connected to another AC source. Specific
service requirements are included in the section entitled “Specifications”,
later in this guide.
Danger To avoid injury, only a qualified person using the appropriate measuring
device should check the line voltage, current and line frequency. 
Power supplies These FT-NIR instruments receive power from a power supply, which is
mounted on the back panel of the analyzer and can adjust to a variety of
AC voltages (90 – 246 VAC) and line frequencies (47 – 63 Hz)
automatically.
Warning Avoid shock and fire hazards. Always use an exact replacement for the
fuses, bulbs, and power supplies. 
Power cords You must be sure to use an appropriate power cord for your specific
electrical service. The power cord supplied with the analyzer is a 3-wire,
grounded power cord, appropriate for use in the country listed as the
shipping destination for the system. If the power cord you received is not
appropriate for the electrical system at your site, contact Thermo Fisher
Scientific Customer Support or your local Thermo Fisher Scientific office
and order a new power cord. The illustrations on the next page show the
power cord styles that are available from us.
If the power cord becomes damaged, replace it. Contact technical support
if you need additional information about replacement cord specifications.
Warning Prevent shock hazard. Do not remove or defeat the ground prong on the
power cord. Always use a grounded outlet. 
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Plug Style: NEMA L6-15
North American 220 Volt
Plug Style: NEMA 6-15 Danish Plug Style: Afsnit 107-2-01 Australian Plug Style: AS 311
2
N
orth American grounded plug
Plug Style: NEMA 5-15 Japanese Plug Style: JIS 8303 Indian, South African
,
old British
Plug Style: BS 546
Italian
Plug Style: CEI 23-16/VII Swiss Plug Style: SEV 1011 Israeli Plug Style: SI 32
Continental Europe
or Schuko
Plug Style: CEE7/7
Argentinean
Plug Style: IRAM 2073 Chinese
Plug Styles: GB2099
-1
and GB1002-1
North American
220 Volt locking British or United Kingdom
Plug Style: BS 1363
with a 13 amp fuse
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Powering on and off Power on the instrument by pressing the power switch on the rear panel.
I = on
O= off
Power switch
Antaris II
Power switch
Antaris MX
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