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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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Table of Contents

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 Introduction

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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1.2 Important user information

•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 Regulatory information

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 Introduction

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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1.3 Regulatory information

1.3.2 Eurasian Customs Union

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