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TM320 · Revised 4/15
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Maxwell
®
16 MDx
Instrument Operating Manual
1.C. Product Components and Symbol Key ..............................................................................................5
1.D. Inspection .......................................................................................................................................6
1.E. Precautions .....................................................................................................................................7
1.F. Environmental Requirements (operating, shipping and storage conditions) ........................................9
4. Unpacking and Setting Up the Maxwell
.............................................................. 14
4.A. Unpacking ..................................................................................................................................... 14
4.B. Removing the Magnetic Rod Assembly/Plunger Bar Platform Shipping Anchors .............................. 14
4.C. UV Bulb Installation ...................................................................................................................... 15
4.D. Maxwell
....................................................................................... 23
5.A. Preprogrammed Methods .............................................................................................................. 23
5.B. Setting Up Samples and Collecting Input Data ................................................................................ 25
5.C. Performing a Sample Purification Run ............................................................................................ 29
5.D. Post-Run UV Light Treatment ........................................................................................................ 30
6.A. Data File Transfer at the End of a Run ............................................................................................ 31
6.B. Data File Transfer at a Later Time .................................................................................................. 32
6.C. Data File Management ................................................................................................................... 32
7. Changing Configuration Parameters
7.A. Changing the Hardware ................................................................................................................. 33
7.B. Changing the Instrument Firmware Configuration .......................................................................... 36