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Installation
Unpacking and Inspecting the Instrument
Thermo Scientific
Surveyor PDA Plus Detector Hardware Manual
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Unpacking and Inspecting the Instrument
Carefully remove the detector from the shipping container and inspect both the detector and
the packaging for any signs of damage. If you find any damage, save the shipping materials
and immediately contact the shipping company.
The shipping container should contain the Surveyor PDA Plus Detector, a LightPipe flow cell
kit, a power cable, and an accessory kit containing the following items:
• Two signal cables
• RJ12 serial communications cable
• Ethernet communications cable
• RJ45 9-pin adapter
Carefully check to make sure you received all the items listed on the packing list. If any items
are missing, contact your Thermo Fisher Scientific representative immediately.
The part numbers of the accessory kit items are listed in
.
Making the Initial Instrument Preparations
Place the PDA detector on a benchtop as close as possible to the chromatographic column
outlet (minimizing the length of tubing necessary for connection to the LightPipe flow cell
inlet). Be sure to place the detector in a
draft-free
location away from an open window, air
conditioner vents, or other circulating air source. A stable room temperature is necessary for
applications requiring maximum detection sensitivity. Allow at least 15 cm (6 in.) of clear
space between the back panel of the detector and any wall or obstruction. This clear space
provides access to the back-panel connectors and a free flow of cooling air.
You must have the following tools for installation:
• Narrow-blade screwdriver (2 mm wide)
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• 1/4-in. open end wrench
