GE Amersham Typhoon Manuel utilisateur
Amersham™Typhoon
Operating Instructions
Original instructions
Table of Contents
41 Introduction ..........................................................................................................
51.1 About this manual ................................................................................................................................
61.2 Important user information .............................................................................................................
81.3 Regulatory information ......................................................................................................................
91.3.1 EU Directives ....................................................................................................................................
101.3.2 Eurasian Customs Union ............................................................................................................
111.3.3 Regulations for USA and Canada ...........................................................................................
121.3.4 Korean regulatory information ................................................................................................
131.3.5 Other regulations and standards ............................................................................................
151.4 Abbreviations ..........................................................................................................................................
162 Safety instructions ...............................................................................................
172.1 Radiation ...................................................................................................................................................
192.2 Safety precautions ...............................................................................................................................
272.3 Labels .........................................................................................................................................................
332.4 Emergency procedures ......................................................................................................................
362.5 Recycling information .........................................................................................................................
372.6 Declaration of Hazardous Substances (DoHS) ........................................................................
393 System description ..............................................................................................
403.1 System overview ...................................................................................................................................
433.2 Illustrations ..............................................................................................................................................
473.3 Stages ........................................................................................................................................................
483.3.1 Overview of stages ........................................................................................................................
493.3.2 Fluor stage with accessories .....................................................................................................
533.3.3 Phosphor stage with accessories ...........................................................................................
553.3.4 Multi stage with accessories .....................................................................................................
573.4 Filters ..........................................................................................................................................................
584 Amersham Typhoon Control Software .............................................................
594.1 Main window ...........................................................................................................................................
664.2 Scanning modes ...................................................................................................................................
694.3 General settings ....................................................................................................................................
724.4 Scan area functions .............................................................................................................................
764.5 Image file settings ................................................................................................................................
784.6 View Image mode .................................................................................................................................
815 Installation ............................................................................................................
825.1 Site requirements ..................................................................................................................................
855.2 Delivery and transport .......................................................................................................................
865.3 Setup ...........................................................................................................................................................
885.4 Connections ............................................................................................................................................
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916 Operation ..............................................................................................................
936.1 Preparing the Amersham Typhoon scanner ............................................................................
946.1.1 Starting the system .......................................................................................................................
976.1.2 Changing the filters .......................................................................................................................
1016.1.3 Custom filters ...................................................................................................................................
1036.2 Preparing the sample .........................................................................................................................
1046.2.1 Preparing a sample for fluorescence imaging ..................................................................
1096.2.2 Preparing a sample for phosphor imaging ........................................................................
1166.2.3 Preparing a sample for densitometry ...................................................................................
1176.3 Performing a scan ................................................................................................................................
1226.4 Procedures after a scan ....................................................................................................................
1247 Maintenance .........................................................................................................
1278 Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................
1288.1 General errors and warnings ..........................................................................................................
1298.2 Error messages ......................................................................................................................................
1319 Reference information ........................................................................................
1329.1 Specifications .........................................................................................................................................
1359.2 Software ....................................................................................................................................................
1369.3 Ordering information ..........................................................................................................................
1389.4 Health and Safety Declaration Forms .........................................................................................
140Index .......................................................................................................................
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1 Introduction
About this chapter
This chapter contains important user information, descriptions of safety notices, regula-
tory information, and intended use of the Amersham Typhoon system.
In this chapter
This chapter contains the following sections:
See pageSection
51.1 About this manual
61.2 Important user information
81.3 Regulatory information
151.4 Abbreviations
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1.1 About this manual
Purpose of this manual
The Operating Instructions provide you with the information needed to install, operate
and maintain the product in a safe way.
Scope of this manual
The Operating Instructions cover all configurations of Amersham Typhoon scanner and
the Amersham Typhoon Control Software. The illustration below shows the
Amersham Typhoon scanner.
Descriptions of Amersham Eraser and Amersham Cabinet are not covered in this docu-
ment.
Typographical conventions
Software items are identified in the text by bold italic text.
Hardware items are identified in the text by bold text (for example, Power switch).
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1.1 About this manual
1.2 Important user information
Read this before operating the
product
All users must read the entire Operating Instructions before installing, operating or
maintaining the product.
Always keep the Operating Instructions at hand when operating the product.
Do not operate the product in any other way than described in the user documentation.
If you do, you may be exposed to hazards that can lead to personal injury and you may
cause damage to the equipment.
Intended use of the
Amersham Typhoon scanner
The Amersham Typhoon scanner is a versatile laser scanner that can be used for many
different imaging applications, including:
•imaging of storage phosphor screens
•fluorescence imaging with multiple lasers, for example for muliplex Western blotting
and two-dimensional difference gel electrophoresis (2D DIGE)
•imaging of gels with colorimetric stains
•densitometric imaging, for example of Coomassie™ blue stained gels
Amersham Typhoon scanner is intended for research use only, and shall not be used in
any clinical procedures or for diagnostic purposes.
Prerequisites
In order to operate Amersham Typhoon scanner in the way it is intended, the following
prerequisites must be fulfilled:
•You must have read and understood the safety instructions in the user documenta-
tion.
•All operations should be performed by qualified personnel who are adequately
trained.
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•Amersham Typhoon scanner must be installed in accordance with the site require-
ments and instructions in Chapter 5 Installation, on page 81.
Safety notices
This user documentation contains safety notices (WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTICE)
concerning the safe use of the product. See definitions below.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury. It is important not to proceed
until all stated conditions are met and clearly understood.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury. It is important not to pro-
ceed until all stated conditions are met and clearly understood.
NOTICE
NOTICE indicates instructions that must be followed to avoid
damage to the product or other equipment.
Notes and tips
A note is used to indicate information that is important for trouble-free and
optimal use of the product.
Note:
A tip contains useful information that can improve or optimize your procedures.
Tip:
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1.2 Important user information
1.3 Regulatory information
Introduction
This section lists the regulations and standards that apply to Amersham Typhoon scanner.
Manufacturing information
The table below summarizes the required manufacturing information.
InformationRequirement
GE Healthcare Bio-Sciences AB,Name and address of manufacturer
Björkgatan 30, SE 751 84 Uppsala, Sweden
In this section
See pageSection
91.3.1 EU Directives
101.3.2 Eurasian Customs Union
111.3.3 Regulations for USA and Canada
121.3.4 Korean regulatory information
131.3.5 Other regulations and standards
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1.3.1 EU Directives
Conformity with EU Directives
This product fulfills the European Directives listed below. See the EU Declaration of
Conformity for the directives and regulations that apply for the CE marking.
If not included with the product, a copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available
on request.
TitleDirective
Machinery Directive (MD)2006/42/EC
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive2014/30/EU
Low Voltage Directive (LVD)2014/35/EU
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive2011/65/EU
CE marking
The CE marking and the corresponding EU Declaration of Conformity is valid for the in-
strument when it is:
•used according to the Operating Instructions or user manuals, and
•used in the same state as it was delivered from GE, except for alterations described
in the Operating Instructions or user manuals.
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1.3 Regulatory information
1.3.1 EU Directives
1.3.2 Eurasian Customs Union
Introduction
This section contains additional regulatory information to comply with the Eurasian
Customs Union technical regulations.
Manufacturer and importer
information
The table below summarizes the manufacturer and importer information required by
the Eurasian Customs Union.
InformationRequirement
See Manufacturing informationName and address of manufacturer
Telephone: + 46 771 400 600Telephone number of manufacturer
GE Healthcare LLCImporter and/or company for obtain-
ing information about importer GE Healthcare Life Sciences
Presnenskaya nab., 10C, 12th floor
RU-123 317 Moscow, Russian Federation
Telephone 1: + 7 495 411 9714
Fax nr: + 7 495 739 6932
Email: [email protected]
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