Agilent 4200 TapeStation System - System Manual

1 Agilent TechnologiesAgilent 4200 TapeStation SystemSystem Manual4200 TapeStation System ManualNotices Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2015No part of this Manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means (including elec-tronic storage and retrieval or translation into a foreign language) without prior agree-ment and written consent from Agilent Technologies, Inc. as governed by United States and international copyright Part NumberG2991-90000 Edition08/2015 Printed in GermanyAgilent TechnologiesHewlett-Packard-Strasse 8 76337 WaldbronnWarrantyThe material contained in this docu-ment is provided as is, and is sub-ject to being changed, without notice, in future editions.

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3 Software is delivered and licensed as Commercial computer software as defined in DFAR (June 1995), or as a commercial item as defined in FAR (a) or as Restricted computer soft-ware as defined in FAR (June 1987) or any equivalent agency regulation or contract clause. Use, duplication or dis-closure of Software is subject to Agilent Technologies standard commercial license terms, and non-DOD Departments and Agencies of the Government will receive no greater than Restricted Rights as defined in FAR (c)(1-2) (June 1987). Government users will receive no greater than Limited Rights as defined in FAR (June 1987) or DFAR (b)(2) (November 1995), as applicable in any technical NoticesCAUTIONA CAUTION notice denotes a hazard.

4 It calls attention to an operating procedure, practice, or the like that, if not correctly per-formed or adhered to, could result in damage to the product or loss of important data. Do not proceed beyond a CAUTION notice until the indicated condi-tions are fully understood and met. WARNINGA WARNING notice denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating procedure, practice, or the like that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in personal injury or death. Do not proceed beyond a WARNING notice until the indi-cated conditions are fully under-stood and TapeStation System Manual3In this this Manual covers the Agilent 4200 TapeStation chapter provides information on safety symbols and safety Legal and RegulatoryThis chapter provides additional information on legal and regulatory aspects.

5 3 Product DescriptionThis chapter gives an introduction to the instrument and provides information on intended use and instrument InstallationThis chapter gives information about the installation of the System . 5 4200 TapeStation SoftwareThis chapter gives an overview on the four packages of software that come preinstalled with your Agilent 4200 TapeStation InstructionsThis chapter explains the operation of the 4200 TapeStation Essential Measurement PracticesThis chapter summarizes information on essential measurement practices for ScreenTape Instrument DiagnosisThis chapter contains information on instrument diagnosis, available tests.

6 And TapeStation System ManualIn this MaintenanceThis chapter describes the maintenance of the Agilent 4200 TapeStation TroubleshootingThis chapter gives an overview about the troubleshooting features of the Agilent 4200 TapeStation AppendixThis chapter contains parts TapeStation System Manual5 ContentsContents1 Safety 7 Symbols8 Safety Messages102 Legal and Regulatory11 Sound Emission12 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive (2002-96-EC)13 Directives and Compliance143 Product Description15 Intended use of the 4200 TapeStation System16 overview of the System and ScreenTape Architecture17 Product Descriptions21 Physical Specification284 Installation29 Bench Space Required30 Unpacking31 Initial Setup of the System32 Prepare the Working Area365 4200 TapeStation Software37 Agilent 4200 TapeStation Controller Software38 Agilent TapeStation Analysis Software43 Agilent Lab Advisor with TapeStation AddOn45 Agilent TapeStation Information Center466 Operating Instructions 47 Sample Preparation48

7 Preparing the Instrument49 Starting the Analysis59 Analysis end61 Follow up6264200 TapeStation System ManualContents7 Essential Measurement Practices63 ScreenTape Assays Portfolio64 Tools and Handling65 Mixing Recommendations66 Reagents and Reagent Mixes67 Sample Preparation68 ScreenTape Devices69 Partially Used ScreenTape Devices71 Centrifugation Recommendations72 Assays With Heat Denaturation74 Ladder Considerations758 Instrument Diagnosis77 Instrument Diagnosis78Te s t s79 Reporting889 Maintenance89 Maintenance Information90 Exchange the Needle92 Preparing the Instrument for transportation97 Transportation Lock98 Engaging the Transportation Lock99 Boxing for Transportation10110 Troubleshooting103 Collecting Troubleshooting Information10411 Appendix105 Accessories Shipment List10674200 TapeStation System ManualAgilent Technologies1 SafetySymbols8 Safety Messages10 This chapter provides information on safety symbols and safety TapeStation System ManualSymbolsSymbolsTa b l e 1 SymbolsThe apparatus is marked with this symbol when the user should refer to the instruction Manual in order to protect risk of harm

8 To the operator and to protect the apparatus against dangerous a protected ground that a manufactured product complies with all applicable European Community directives. The European Declaration of Conformity is available at: symbol indicates apparatus is not completely disconnected from the mains supply when the power switch is in the Off positionPacemakerMagnets could affect the functioning of pacemakers and implanted heart pacemaker could switch into test mode and cause illness. A heart defibrillator may stop working. If you wear these devices keep at least 55 mm distance to magnets.

9 Warn others who wear these devices from getting too close to fieldMagnets produce a far-reaching, strong magnetic field. They could damage TVs and laptops, computer hard drives, credit and ATM cards, data storage media, mechanical watches, hearing aids and speakers. Keep magnets at least 25 mm away from devices and objects that could be damaged by strong magnetic TapeStation System Manual9 Safety1 SymbolsIndicates a pinching or crushing hazardIndicates a piercing or cutting b l e 1 Symbols104200 TapeStation System Manual1 SafetySafety MessagesSafety MessagesWARNINGA WARNING alerts you to situations that could cause physical injury or death.

10 Do not proceed beyond a warning until you have fully understood and met the indicated conditions. CAUTIONA CAUTION alerts you to situations that could cause loss of data, or damage of equipment. Do not proceed beyond a caution until you have fully understood and met the indicated TapeStation System ManualAgilent Technologies2 Legal and RegulatorySound Emission12 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive (2002-96-EC)13 Directives and Compliance14 This chapter provides additional information on legal and regulatory aspects. 124200 TapeStation System Manual2 Legal and RegulatorySound EmissionSound EmissionManufacturer s DeclarationThis statement is provided to comply with the requirements of the German Sound Emission Directive of 18 January product has a sound pressure emission (at the operator position) <70 dB.