ThermoFisher Scientific Vanquish VC-D50, Operating Manual

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Contents
Page 8 Fluorescence Detectors (VC-D50, VC-D51, VF-D50, VF-D51)
Operating Manual
7.4 Routine and Preventive Maintenance............................................................... 128
7.4.1 Maintenance Plan .................................................................................. 128
7.4.2 Cleaning or Decontaminating the Device............................................... 128
7.4.3 Predictive Performance.......................................................................... 130
7.4.4 Monitoring the Lamp Age ...................................................................... 131
7.5 Performing a Wavelength Calibration ............................................................... 132
7.6 Performing a Wavelength Validation ................................................................ 134
7.7 Flow Cell ............................................................................................................ 136
7.7.1 Guidelines for Handling Flow Cells ......................................................... 136
7.7.2 Removing the Flow Cell.......................................................................... 136
7.7.3 Cleaning the Flow Cell ............................................................................ 138
7.7.4 Installing the Flow Cell ........................................................................... 139
7.8 Replacing the Main Power Fuses....................................................................... 140
7.9 Updating the Device Firmware.......................................................................... 142
7.10 Replacing the Doors........................................................................................... 144
7.11 Transporting or Shipping the Device ................................................................. 146
7.11.1 Preparing the Device for Transport........................................................ 146
7.11.2 Transporting the Device to a New Location ........................................... 147
7.11.3 Shipping the Device................................................................................ 148
7.12 Replacing the Slide-In Module........................................................................... 149
7.12.1 Removing the Slide-In Module ............................................................... 149
7.12.2 Returning the Slide-In Module ............................................................... 150
7.12.3 Installing the Slide-In Module ................................................................ 151
7.12.4 Setting Up the Slide-In Module .............................................................. 153
8 Troubleshooting....................................................................... 155
8.1 General Information about Troubleshooting .................................................... 156
8.2 Messages ........................................................................................................... 158
8.3 Operating Issues ................................................................................................ 162
8.3.1 Resolving Liquid Leaks............................................................................ 162
8.3.2 Additional Device Operating Issues........................................................ 163
9 Specifications ........................................................................... 165
9.1 Performance Specifications ............................................................................... 166
9.1.1 Detector ................................................................................................. 166
9.1.2 Flow Cells................................................................................................ 168
9.2 Physical Specifications ....................................................................................... 169