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Bruker ultraflex Series User Manual

Bruker ultraflex Series
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ultraflex Series
Cleaning Manual
Revision 2 (January 2013)
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Bruker ultraflex Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Resolution> 20, 000 FWHM
LaserNitrogen laser (337 nm)
ApplicationsProteomics, polymer analysis, imaging
Laser Wavelength337 nm
Ion SourceMALDI
Vacuum SystemTurbo molecular pump
Accuracy< 50 ppm (external calibration), < 10 ppm (internal calibration)
TechnologyMALDI-TOF (Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Time-of-Flight)

Summary

Legal and Regulatory Notices

Copyright and Rights Reserved

Information on copyright, reproduction rights, and reserved rights.

Document History and Warranty

Details revisions, publication dates, and warranty information provided by Bruker.

Use of Trademarks and Disclaimers

Policy on trademark usage and disclaimers regarding material and software.

Warning Symbols and Interpretation

General Warning Symbol Explanation

Explains the meaning of the general triangular warning symbol.

Specific Hazard Symbols and Meanings

Defines various hazard symbols used in documentation and on the instrument.

Additional Warning Symbols

Presents symbols for sharp objects, moving parts, magnetic field, cryo gas, biohazard, entrapment, gas bottles, laser, suffocation.

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Convention

Explains the structure and purpose of Warning, Caution, and Note messages.

Document History

Revision Log

Records the revision history of the manual, including dates and changes.

Safety Instructions

General Hazards and Responsibilities

Covers general safety, instrument liability, and qualified personnel requirements.

Appropriate Maintenance Practices

Emphasizes following maintenance schedules and procedures correctly.

Special Safety Instructions

Details specific warnings for laser radiation, chemical burns, and electric shock.

Biological and Slip Hazard Warnings

Addresses biological hazards during cleaning and slip risks from spills.

Laser Safety Protocols

Provides critical safety information regarding Class 4 laser product options.

Source Heater Laser Safety

Highlights laser warning label and safety note specific to the source heater.

Introduction

Cleaning Intervals and Application Settings

Explains how application type affects cleaning intervals for LC-MALDI and Imaging.

Introduction to Cleaning Procedures

Discusses how contamination affects performance and the need for cleaning.

Tools and Materials Required

Lists essential tools and materials for performing the cleaning procedures.

Switching Off and Opening the Instrument

Preparation and Instrument Shutdown

Guides on preparation steps and safely switching off the instrument via key-switch.

Control Panel and Key Switch Operations

Shows control panel states and operation for switching the instrument off and removing the key.

Electrical Safety and Cover Lid Management

Warns about electric shock and describes managing the cover lid and lift rod.

Activating Top Cover Lift Mechanism

Details how to activate the top cover lift buttons using the rear panel key switch.

Rear Panel Overview and Key Switch

Illustrates rear panel connections and the top cover lift/enable key switch.

Lifting the Top Cover and Disconnecting Power

Guides on lifting the top cover and safely disconnecting the mains power cable.

Opening the Source Chamber Door

Provides steps for safely opening the source chamber door using an Allen key.

Identifying Components Inside the Source

Identifies key components within the source chamber, like laser mirror and HV cables.

Ion Optics Component Identification

Identifies ion optics components such as ion optic lens, P1 shield, and plates.

Cleaning the Source

Hazard Warnings and Personal Protective Equipment

Warns about chemical and biological hazards and mandates appropriate PPE.

General Cleaning Guidelines and Best Practices

Provides general rules for cleaning optical and metal parts, including direction and tool usage.

Cleaning Optical Components

Explains how contamination affects laser energy and how to clean optical parts.

Laser Lens Cleaning Procedures

Describes the procedure for cleaning the laser lens using swabs and ethanol.

Mirror Plate Cleaning Techniques

Explains how to clean ion optic mirrors and the ion optic laser mirror.

Camera and Illumination Optics Cleaning

Details the process for cleaning mirrors and lenses of the camera and illumination optics.

Cleaning Potential Plates

Guides on cleaning the P2 plate and ground plate using brushes and ethanol.

Flushing the P2 Plate

Illustrates flushing the P2 plate from the front, rear, and viewing the process.

Brushing Potential Plates and Between Components

Shows how to brush the P2 plate and between plates, emphasizing gentle pressure.

Final Drying and P2 Plate Inspection

Covers drying parts with nitrogen and final inspection of the P2 plate.

Closing and Switching On the Instrument

Checking High Voltage Connections

Instructions to verify that HV cables (Lens, P2, P1-shield) are correctly connected.

Closing the Source Door and Sealing

Details on checking and cleaning the O-ring seal before closing the source door.

Reconnecting P1 and Securing the Source Door

Steps to reconnect the P1 connector and secure the source door with screws.

Instrument Power Up and Safety Notes

Details on reconnecting power, switching on, pinch hazard warning, and key removal.

Starting Pumps and FlexControl Vacuum Check

Guides on starting pumps and monitoring vacuum status via flexControl.

Vacuum Restoration and System Readiness

Notes the time required to restore vacuum and for the system to be ready for use.

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