Safety Information 10
Safety Information
2.1 Regulatory and Safety Certifications
The QuickPlex SQ 120 has been tested to comply with applicable regulatory standards; it carries the cSGSus mark and is CE marked.
Regarding EN 61326-1: 2013 Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use – EMC Requirements:
• The QuickPlex SQ 120 instrument is designed for operation in a controlled electromagnetic environment. Transmitters of RF
energy such as mobile (cellular) telephones should not be used in close proximity.
Regarding FCC Rules, Part 15, Subpart B, a Class A digital device:
• This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC
rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated
in a commercial environment. The equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
Regarding Industry Canada Interference-Causing Equipment Standard:
• This Class A digital apparatus complies with CAN ICES-001(A).
• Cet appareil numérique de la Classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-001(A) du Canada.
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Scientific Support with inquiries about the regulatory compliance of MSD instrumentation.
2.1.1 Laser
The MESO QuickPlex SQ 120 is classified per CFR Title 21 part 1040.10 and part 1040.11 as a Class 1 laser product with a built-in
barcode reader classified as Class 2. The QuickPlex SQ 120 is classified as Class 1 in accordance with IEC 60825-1:2014.
The MESO QuickPlex SQ 120 complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for deviations pursuant to Laser
Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007.
2.1.2 WEEE Compliance
The MESO QuickPlex SQ 120 was placed on the market after 2005 in compliance with European Union (EU) directive 2012/19/EU, the
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive.
For all inquiries regarding recycling of shipping materials and instrument disposal, contact MSD
Instrument Service.