ProteOn XPR36, User Manual

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Installation Requirements
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Installation Requirements
The ProteOn™ XPR36 protein interaction array system is unpacked and
installed by a Bio-Rad field service engineer. Please call your local technical
support office (see www.bio-rad.com/contact/). In the US, call 1-800-
4BIORAD (1-800-424-6723) to schedule the installation. A preinstallation
checklist for the ProteOn XPR36 system will be provided. Selected
requirements and recommendations follow.
Electrical Requirements
• At least 3 electrical outlets (grounded) less than 1 m from the
instrument
• Input power 100 – 240 V, 800 W, 50/60 Hz
• For a North American power connection, use a UL-listed and CSA
Certified power cord. The cord should have three 16 AWG
conductors, a molded plug rated 250 V/15 A, a minimum length of
1.5 m (5 ft), and a maximum length of 4.5 m (15 ft)
• For a European power connection, use a power cord that is
internationally harmonized and marked “<HAR>.” The cord should
have three 1 mm
2
(minimum) conductors, a PVC-insulated jacket, a
300 V rating, and a molded plug rated 250 V/10 A
Bench Requirements
• Able to support 100 kg (220 lb)
• Minimum dimensions: 2 m x 70 cm (6.5 ft x 2.3 ft) W x D, with 70
cm (2.3 ft) height clearance
• If there is a wall behind the instrument, allow 5 cm (2 in) space
between the instrument and the wall for proper air flow
• Position the instrument to ensure easy access to the power cable
attached to the instrument
Recommendations
• Free space 25 x 30 x 40 cm (W x D x H) at 1 m below the
instrument, for the collection tank
• A local area network (LAN) connection within 2 m (6 ft) of the
computer that supports the ProteOn XPR36 instrument