1. About This User Manual
This user manual describes how to use the Olink® Signature Q100 system, including the instrument and the system
software. For complete instrument specifications and unpacking/installation instructions, see Olink Signature Q100 Site
Requirements.
IMPORTANT:
Before using the Olink Signature Q100 system, read and understand the safety guidelines in this
document. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in undesirable effects, injury to personnel, and damage
to the instrument or property.
For complete safety information, see
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1.1 Safety Alert Conventions
Olink documentation uses specific safety alert conventions for presenting information that may require your attention.
Refer to
and
for safety alert conventions for chemicals and instruments respectively.
1.1.1 Safety Alerts for Chemicals
For hazards associated with chemicals, this document follows the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of
Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) and uses indicators that include a pictogram and a signal word that
indicates the severity level:
Table 1.
Safety alerts for chemicals
Indicator
Description
Pictogram (see example) consisting of a symbol on a white background within a red
diamond-shaped frame. Refer to the individual safety data sheet (SDS) for the applicable
pictograms and hazards of the chemicals used.
DANGER
Signal word that indicates more severe hazards.
WARNING
Signal word that indicates less severe hazards.
1.1.2 Safety Alerts for Instruments
For hazards associated with instruments, this document uses indicators that include a pictogram and signal words that
indicate the severity level:
Table 2.
Safety alerts for instruments
Indicator
Description
Pictogram (see example) consisting of a symbol on a white background within a black
triangle-shaped frame. Refer to the instrument user guide for the applicable pictograms
and hazards of the instrument usage.
DANGER
Signal word that indicates an imminent hazard that will result in severe injury or death if
not avoided.
WARNING
Signal word that indicates a potentially hazardous situation that could result in serious
injury or death if not avoided.
CAUTION
Signal word that indicates a potentially hazardous situation that could result in minor or
moderate personal injury if not avoided.
IMPORTANT
Signal word that indicates information necessary for proper use of products or successful
outcome of experiments.
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