Applied Biosystems 3500 User Manual

WARNING! LASER HAZARD. Under normal operating conditions, the
Applied Biosystems
™
3500/3500xL Genetic Analyzer is categorized as a Class 1
laser product. However, removing the protective covers and (when applicable)
defeating the interlock(s) may result in exposure to the internal Class 3 B laser.
Lasers can burn the retina, causing permanent blind spots. To ensure safe laser
operation:
·
Never look directly into the laser beam.
·
Do not remove safety labels, instrument protective panels, or defeat safety
interlocks.
·
The system must be installed and maintained by a Life Technologies
Technical Representative.
·
Remove jewelry and other items that can reect a laser beam into your eyes
or those of others
·
Wear proper eye protection and post a laser warning sign at the entrance to
the laboratory if the laser protection is defeated for servicing
Thermo Fisher Scientic Technical Representatives are instructed to:
DO NOT operate the laser when it cannot be cooled by its cooling fan; an
overheated laser can cause severe burns on contact.
Safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards
The instrument design and manufacture complies with the standards and
requirements for safety and electromagnetic compatibility as noted in the following
table:
Reference
Description
EU Directive
2006/95/EC
European Union “Low Voltage Directive”
IEC 61010-1
EN 61010-1
UL 61010-1
CSA C22.2 No.
61010-1
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement,
control, and laboratory use – Part 1: General requirements
IEC 61010-2-010
EN 61010-2-010
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement,
control and laboratory use – Part 2-010: Particular requirements
for laboratory equipment for the heating of materials
IEC 61010-2-081
EN 61010-2-081
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement,
control and laboratory use – Part 2-081: Particular requirements
for automatic and semi-automatic laboratory equipment for
analysis and other purposes
Laser
Safety
(c
ompliance)
Appendix H Saf
ety
Safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards
H
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3500/3500xL Genetic Analyzer User Guide—Data Collection Software v3.1

Applied Biosystems 3500 Specifications

General

Number of capillaries	8
Capillary Length	50 cm
Laser	Solid-state laser
Instrument Type	Capillary electrophoresis system
Technology	Capillary Electrophoresis (CE)
Weight	95 kg
Power Requirements	100–240 V