Hygiena BAX Q7 User Manual

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Installing a BAX® System Q7 Guide
New Q7 & Swap
Pre-installation Site Requirements
(Email the instrument specifications from BAX® User Guide prior to Visit):
100-240 VAC ±10%, 50/60 Hz ±1%, 15 Amp circuit; if this is uncertain an Uninterruptible Power
Supply (UPS) will be needed – APC 2200 or equivalent recommended.
It is also recommended to have a surge protected power strip with line filtering to protect the system
– APC SurgeArrest recommended.
3 outlets (monitor, computer, cycler/detector)
Benchtop able to support 54.5 kg (120 lbs)
Unpacking and Installation
1. Check the shipping containers for damage, if noted take photos to document damage. Open
the box by prying out the black plastic pegs on each corner, remove grey corner caps, take
off the sides of the box to remove the unit.
2. The instrument is heavy and may require two people to lift. Use a cart if needed to transport
into laboratory area. Place the BAX® System Q7 on a stable bench/countertop. Confirm
that the serial number matches the paperwork.
a. Leave 15 cm (6 in.) between the instrument and wall. Connect the instrument to the
CPU via USB cord and connect to outlet, set up CPU and monitor, and power on the
system. (More detailed instructions can be found in the BAX® System Q7 User’s
Guide).
i. Note: There are four cables to connect:
1. Mouse (USB port
2. Keyboard (USB port)
3. Communication cable (between the cycler and the computer,
tan/white color)
4. Display cable between the monitor and the computer (DPI, HDMI,
VGA)

Hygiena BAX Q7 Specifications

General

Brand	Hygiena
Model	BAX Q7
Category	Laboratory Equipment
Language	English

Summary

Pre-installation Site Requirements

Unpacking and Installation

Shipping Container Inspection and Instrument Placement

Inspect shipping containers for damage and place the instrument correctly on a stable surface.

Initial Connections and Power-Up

Connect the instrument to the CPU and power outlet, then power on the system.

New Q7 Cycler and Computer Package

Power-On and Drawer Access

Power on the unit, observe startup lights, and remove the plastic block from the drawer.

Software Launch and System Checks

Launch software and run diagnostic checks like Self Check, Block Control, and Thermal Test.

Swap of Q7 Cycler ONLY

Preparation for Swap

Follow site and unpacking requirements, and prepare the unit for removal by securing the block.

Disconnecting and Reconnecting Units

Disconnect USB and power cables from the old unit and connect them to the new machine.

Software Setup and Calibration Import

Launch software, import calibration data, and update instrument name and serial number.

Calibration and Software Version Check

Perform a calibration check, view the report, and note the current software version.