MSD MESO QuickPlex SQ 120 User Manual

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System Description 19

Figure 3:1 The QuickPlex SQ 120 imager and computer

3.5 MESO QuickPlex SQ 120 Instrument

The main components of the QuickPlex SQ 120 instrument (Figure 3:2) include:

• CCD camera and telecentric lens

• Plate motion control system (not shown)

• Plate barcode reader (long side)

• Integrated assay plate input/output stacks

• Instrument status LEDs

• Power switch and I/O panel (not shown)

Table of Contents3
Introduction7
Intended Audience7
How to Use this Manual7
Warnings and Caution Symbols8
Formatting Information8
Safety Information10
Regulatory and Safety Certifications10
Laser10
WEEE Compliance10
Hazardous Substances11
Symbols and Labels11
Table 2:1 Hazardous Substances11
Table 2:2 Symbols and Labels11
General Operation12
Hazards13
Electrical13
Figure 2:1 User Hazards13
Chemical and Biological14
Visual14
Mechanical15
ESD Sensitivity15
Electromagnetic Interference and Susceptibility15
Software and Operating System Compatibility16
Decontamination Prior to Shipping or Servicing16
System Description18
Intended Use18
Specifications Overview18
Plate Compatibility18
System Components18
MESO Quickplex SQ 120 Instrument19
Figure 3:1 the Quickplex SQ 120 Imager and Computer19
CCD Camera and Telecentric Lens20
Motion Control System20
Plate Barcode Reader20
Figure 3:2 Cutaway View of the Imager20
Integrated Assay Plate Stacker21
Figure 3:3 MSD and Custom Barcode Label Locations21
Figure 3:4 Custom Barcode Reader Selection Dialog21
Status Leds22
Figure 3:5 Status Leds22
Power Switch and Input/Output (I/O) Panel23
Figure 3:6 Power Switch, Power Entry Port, and USB Port on the Back of the Instrument23
Figure 3:7 Electrical Noise Filter23
Microsoft Windows-Compatible Computer24
MSD DISCOVERY WORKBENCH Software24
Operational Modes24
Image Readout24
Figure 3:8 Notebook Computer Cable Attachments (USB and Power)24
Figure 3:9 SECTOR Plate Showing 24, 4-Well Sectors25
Figure 3:10 Reading QUICKPLEX Plates in Sectors, 1 Well at a Time25
Reading Partial Plates26
3.10 Electronic Test Plate26
3.11 Uninterruptible Power Supply26
Figure 3:11 the Electronic Test Plate26
Installation, Quick Start, and General Use28
Installation28
Quick Start28
Figure 4:1 Status Window28
Start-Up29
Setup29
Figure 4:2 MSD DISCOVERY WORKBENCH Splash Screen29
Figure 4:3 MSD DISCOVERY WORKBENCH Desktop Icon29
Run30
Figure 4:4 Setup Window30
Figure 4:5 Loading an Electronic Plate30
Figure 4:6 Run Options Dialog Box31
Results32
Run Multiple Plates32
Robotics Integration32
Figure 4:7 Electronic Test Plate Results, Color Map Layer32
Maintenance34
User Maintenance34
Computer Maintenance34
Performance Qualification34
Cleaning and Exterior Decontamination34
Preventive Maintenance34
Appendix36
Troubleshooting Guide36
Table 6:1 Troubleshooting Guide36
Specifications38
MESO Quickplex SQ 120 Instrument Specifications38
Table 6:2 Specifications38
MSD Plate Specifications39
Technical Support41
Bug Reports and Suggestions41
Problems Running the Quickplex SQ 12041
How to Contact Us41

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Brand	MSD
Model	MESO QuickPlex SQ 120
Category	Laboratory Equipment
Language	English

MSD MESO QuickPlex SQ 120 User Manual

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