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Table of Contents
1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................. 7
1.1 Intended Audience .......................................................................................................................................... 7
1.2 How to Use This Manual ................................................................................................................................. 7
1.3 Warnings and Caution Symbols ...................................................................................................................... 8
1.4 Formatting Information ................................................................................................................................... 8
2 Safety Information ................................................................................................................................................... 10
2.1 Regulatory and Safety Certifications .............................................................................................................. 10
2.1.1 Laser ............................................................................................................................................. 10
2.1.2 WEEE Compliance .......................................................................................................................... 10
2.1.3 Hazardous Substances ................................................................................................................... 11
2.2 Symbols and Labels ..................................................................................................................................... 11
2.3 General Operation ........................................................................................................................................ 12
2.4 Hazards ....................................................................................................................................................... 13
2.4.1 Electrical ....................................................................................................................................... 13
2.4.2 Chemical and Biological ................................................................................................................. 14
2.4.3 Visual ............................................................................................................................................ 14
2.4.4 Mechanical .................................................................................................................................... 15
2.4.5 ESD Sensitivity .............................................................................................................................. 15
2.4.6 Electromagnetic Interference and Susceptibility ............................................................................... 15
2.5 Software and Operating System Compatibility ................................................................................................ 16
2.6 Decontamination Prior to Shipping or Servicing ............................................................................................ 16
3 System Description ................................................................................................................................................. 18
3.1 Intended Use ................................................................................................................................................ 18
3.2 Specifications Overview ................................................................................................................................ 18
3.3 Plate Compatibility ....................................................................................................................................... 18
3.4 System Components ..................................................................................................................................... 18
3.5 MESO QuickPlex SQ 120 Instrument ............................................................................................................. 19
3.5.1 CCD Camera and Telecentric Lens .................................................................................................. 20
3.5.2 Motion Control System .................................................................................................................. 20
3.5.3 Plate Barcode Reader ..................................................................................................................... 20
3.5.4 Integrated Assay Plate Stacker ........................................................................................................ 21
3.5.5 Status LEDs ................................................................................................................................... 22
3.5.6 Power Switch and Input/Output (I/O) Panel ...................................................................................... 23
3.6 Microsoft Windows-Compatible Computer..................................................................................................... 24
3.7 MSD DISCOVERY WORKBENCH Software ..................................................................................................... 24
3.8 Operational Modes ....................................................................................................................................... 24
3.9 Image Readout ............................................................................................................................................. 24
3.9.1 Reading Partial Plates .................................................................................................................... 26
3.10 Electronic Test Plate ..................................................................................................................................... 26
3.11 Uninterruptible Power Supply ....................................................................................................................... 26
4 Installation, Quick Start, and General Use ................................................................................................................. 28
4.1 Installation ................................................................................................................................................... 28
4.2 Quick Start ................................................................................................................................................... 28
4.2.1 Start-up ......................................................................................................................................... 29
4.2.2 Setup ............................................................................................................................................ 29
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