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Operating Environment
Temperature
10 TSQ Quantum XLS and TSQ Quantum GC Preinstallation Requirements Guide Thermo Scientific
Temperature
For precision instrumentation, such as the TSQ Quantum XLS and TSQ Quantum GC mass
spectrometers, the temperature stability of the environment where the instrument is installed
can affect performance. Maintain the laboratory room temperature between 15 and 27 °C
(59 and 81 °F). The optimum operating temperature is between 18 and 21 °C (65 and 70 °F).
There must be a good flow of air around the system, and the air conditioning system must be
capable of maintaining a constant temperature in the immediate vicinity of the system.
The air conditioning load for a basic TSQ Quantum XLS or TSQ Quantum GC system
(with a Trace GC Ultra gas chromatograph) is approximately 5470 W (19 000 Btu/h).
Table 4 lists the approximate heat output of each module.
Electrostatic discharge
Take precautions for electrostatic discharge, especially when operating the
system at the lower end of the relative humidity range listed above.
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Table 3. Operating environment preinstallation requirements (Sheet 2 of 2)
Requirement Page
Note As the laboratory temperature increases, system reliability decreases. All electronic
components generate heat while operating. This heat must be dissipated to the
surrounding air for the components to continue to operate reliably.
IMPORTANT Do not locate the TSQ Quantum XLS or TSQ Quantum GC system under
an air duct, near windows, or near heating and cooling sources. Temperature fluctuations
of 5 °C or more over a five-minute period of time can affect performance.
Table 4. Heat output
Module
Heat output
(in Watts)
Heat output
(in Btu/h)
TSQ Quantum XLS or TSQ Quantum GC
mass spectrometer
2301 7851
TRACE GC Ultra gas chromatograph 1901 6485
TriPlus autosampler (optional) 220 750
Monitor 240 820
Computer 470 1604
Laser printer (optional) 350
*
*
Approximate. The actual values depend on your equipment.
1195
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Total 5482 18 705
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