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Site Requirements and Specifications
CESI 8000 System Specifications
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Beckman Coulter validates the CESI 8000 software (includes 32 Karat software) for use with the
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 32-bit operating system. In addition, the software design
incorporates wide-screen monitor capability for increased workspace. To operate the system
properly, use a validated PC (controller). Beckman Coulter validates the controllers to meet all
system requirements. The specifications for the CESI 8000 Computer System are shown in
Table 2.4 .
The CESI 8000 Mobile Cart is designed to hold the CESI 8000 Computer System (listed above).
IMPORTANT
Users must have Administrator or Power user permission on the local workstation.
Mass Spec Software Requirements
The AB SCIEX 5600 MS requires the following software to properly interact with the CESI 8000:
•
Analyst TF 1.6 (Build 6211)
A Thermo Scientific MS requires the following software to properly interact with the CESI 8000:
•
Xcalibur
Table 2.4 CESI 8000 Computer System Specifications
Specification Description
Computer Requirements • CPU:
— IBM PC (currently validated on Lenovo PC (validated PC controller
with minimum 3.1 GHz processor))
• Memory:
— 4 GBytes RAM (minimum)
• Hard Drive:
— 300 GBytes (minimum)
• CD/DVD RW
— Required
• 5 USB Ports (minimum)
— 1 each required for license key, mass spec, keyboard, mouse, and
GPIB cable
• Monitor/Resolution/Colors
— 22-inch True Color Monitor with 1680 x 1050 resolution
• Keyboard and Mouse
— 101 key and Microsoft compatible mouse
• Interface
— USB cable (National Instruments)
— 2 Serial Ports
— 2 Ethernet Ports
• Operating System
— Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (32-bit) with Service Pack 1
• Software
— CESI 8000 version 10.1 or above (includes 32 Karat version 10.1 or
above)