tecan Te-VacS Bedienungsanleitung
Operating Manual
Tecan Vacuum Separator (Te-VacS™)
Tecan Vacuum Separator (Te-VacS™) Operating Manual, 391236, en, V4.0
Title: Te-VacS Operating Manual Part number: 30010319.03
ID: 391236, en, V4.0 Translated
from:
n.a.
Version: Revision: Issue: Document History:
1 0 1999-01 New edition
1 1 1999-04 Various minor changes
1 2 1999-05 Various minor changes
1 3 1999-10 Various minor changes
2 0 2003-04-24 New design, enhanced options
3 0 2009-03-20 Changes: Updated software and hardware refer-
ences; added foamy solutions info; added spacer
guide; updated pictures; updated spare part list and
numbers; various minor changes
3 1 2010-09-23 Changes: Introducing markers for Te-VacS tubings;
various minor corrections
4 0 2017-08-30 Update: Te-VacS also an option for Fluent instru-
ment
© 2017, Tecan Trading AG, Switzerland, all rights reserved.
Information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
1 About This Manual ..................................................................................................... 7
1.1 Scope of This Manual ...........................................................................................7
1.2 Manufacturer.........................................................................................................7
1.3 Intended Use ........................................................................................................7
1.4 Improper Use ........................................................................................................7
1.5 Warranty ...............................................................................................................8
1.6 Trademarks...........................................................................................................8
1.7 Reference Documents ..........................................................................................8
1.7.1 Instrument Manuals .................................................................................. 8
1.7.2 Application Software Manuals................................................................... 8
1.8 Compliance with Laws and Standards..................................................................8
1.9 Document Conventions ......................................................................................10
2 Safety......................................................................................................................... 11
2.1 Safety Message Conventions .............................................................................11
2.1.1 Signal Words........................................................................................... 11
2.1.2 Safety Symbols ....................................................................................... 11
2.2 General Safety Information.................................................................................12
2.3 Operating Company............................................................................................13
2.4 User Qualification ...............................................................................................13
2.4.1 Operator.................................................................................................. 13
2.4.2 Key Operator........................................................................................... 13
2.5 Decontamination Declaration..............................................................................14
3 Technical Data .......................................................................................................... 15
3.1 Type Plate...........................................................................................................15
3.2 Dimensions and Weights ....................................................................................16
3.3 Power Consumption ...........................................................................................17
3.4 Vacuum Conditions.............................................................................................17
3.5 Environmental Conditions...................................................................................17
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3.6 Chemical Resistance ..........................................................................................18
3.6.1 Chemical Resistance to Liquids.............................................................. 18
3.6.2 Chemical Resistance to Vapors.............................................................. 19
3.6.3 Foam Formation...................................................................................... 19
3.7 Emissions ...........................................................................................................19
3.8 Software Requirements ......................................................................................19
4 Description of Function ........................................................................................... 20
4.1 Overview.............................................................................................................20
4.2 Te-VacS Tower...................................................................................................21
4.2.1 Control Unit ............................................................................................. 21
4.2.2 Vacuum Unit ........................................................................................... 21
4.2.3 Waste Bottle............................................................................................ 21
4.3 Base Plate Vacuum Block ..................................................................................22
4.4 Vacuum Block.....................................................................................................22
4.5 Spacers...............................................................................................................22
4.6 Optional Accessories ..........................................................................................22
4.7 Operating Elements and Displays ......................................................................22
4.8 Function ..............................................................................................................23
4.8.1 Basic Principle of an Extraction Process ................................................ 24
4.8.2 Pumping Procedures .............................................................................. 25
5 Operation................................................................................................................... 27
5.1 Process Validation ..............................................................................................27
5.2 Putting into Operation .........................................................................................27
5.2.1 Mounting the Base Plate Vacuum Block................................................. 27
5.2.2 Preparing the Waste Bottle ..................................................................... 28
5.2.3 Preparing the Tubing .............................................................................. 29
5.2.4 Connecting the Waste Bottle .................................................................. 30
5.2.5 Connecting an Additional Waste Bottle................................................... 31
5.2.6 Connecting the Base Plate ..................................................................... 32
5.2.7 Tubing Identification................................................................................ 33
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5.2.8 Mounting the Sound Absorber ................................................................ 34
5.2.9 Exchanging the Sheet Metal Frame of the Vacuum Block...................... 35
5.2.10 Using the Correct Spacer for a Given Application .................................. 36
5.3 Running a Method ..............................................................................................37
6 Preventive Maintenance and Repair ....................................................................... 38
6.1 Decontamination.................................................................................................38
6.2 Cleaning Agents .................................................................................................38
6.3 Maintenance Schedule .......................................................................................39
6.3.1 End of Day Maintenance Table............................................................... 39
6.3.2 Monthly Maintenance Table.................................................................... 40
6.4 Maintenance Tasks.............................................................................................41
6.4.1 Cleaning the Te-VacS............................................................................. 41
7 Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................... 42
7.1 Troubleshooting Table ........................................................................................42
8 Packaging, Transport, Storage and Disposal ........................................................ 44
8.1 Packaging Labels ...............................................................................................44
8.2 Disposal ..............................................................................................................45
9 Spare Parts and Accessories .................................................................................. 46
9.1 Te-VacS Tower...................................................................................................46
9.2 Waste Bottle .......................................................................................................47
9.3 Tubing and Cables..............................................................................................47
9.4 Base Plate Vacuum Block ..................................................................................48
9.5 Spacers...............................................................................................................48
9.6 Vacuum Blocks ...................................................................................................49
9.7 Accessories ........................................................................................................50
10 Customer Support .................................................................................................... 51
10.1 Contacts..............................................................................................................51
Abbreviations............................................................................................................ 54
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1 - About This Manual
Scope of This Manual
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1 About This Manual
This Operating Manual describes the Te-VacS and provides all the information
required for operating it safely and for maintaining it in good working order. This
manual must be read carefully before performing any work on the Te-VacS and
before using it.
This chapter outlines the purpose of this manual and specifies the product referred
to. Furthermore, it explains the use of symbols and conventions as well as further
general information.
This Operating Manual contains no software description. For more information on
the software please consult the corresponding software manual. Refer to section
“Reference Documents” [
}
8].
1.1 Scope of This Manual
This manual is applies to the Te-VacS.
1.2 Manufacturer
Address of
Manufacturer Tecan Schweiz AG
Seestrasse 103
CH-8708 Männedorf
Switzerland
1.3 Intended Use
The Te-VacS is used for rapid separation or purification of biological molecules
(e.g., DNA or proteins).
The Te-VacS is an instrument component. The intended use is defined for the
instrument where it is used on. Refer to the corresponding Operating Manual of the
instrument. Refer to section “Reference Documents” [}8].
1.4 Improper Use
Improper use may prejudice the Te-VacS safety concept.
• The Te-VacS must not be used with options or components that are not
approved by Tecan.
• The Te-VacS is not explosion-proof and should not be installed in locations
where there is a hazard of explosion.
• The Te-VacS should not be used in the absence of functional safety devices.
Only liquids suitable for the Te-VacS, with respect to the chemical resistance of the
liquid system and explosion/fire hazard, may be used. Special applications
requiring the use of hazardous substances are run at the user’s own risk.
1 - About This Manual
Warranty
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1.5 Warranty
The Te-VacS must not be used with components that are not approved by Tecan.
The use of unapproved components may impair the safety concept of the Te-VacS.
The use of unapproved components would invalidate any warranty of safety and
compliance to national and international standards, as required for UL/CSA
certification, by EC directives, etc.
1.6 Trademarks
The product names, whether registered or unregistered trademarks, mentioned in
this manual are reproduced solely for identification purposes and remain the
exclusive property of their respective owners. For simplicity reasons, the trademark
symbols such as ® and ™ are not repeated in the manual.
1.7 Reference Documents
This section provides a list of the documents that are needed or may be useful
when using the Te-VacS.
The Doc IDs listed below are root numbers. Therefore, they do not contain
information about the language, document version, or the medium (data storage
medium, hard copy, downloadable file, etc.) of the document.
On the basis of your order configuration, the Operating Manuals for optional
equipment apply as well.
Check the scope of the corresponding document to ensure that you are in
possession of the correct version.
The Doc ID does not refer to ordering information. When placing orders, please
refer to the number on the binder, CD casing, etc.
1.7.1 Instrument Manuals
• Freedom EVO® Operating Manual (Doc ID 392886)
• Fluent® Operating Manual (Doc ID 396327)
• Fluent® Operating Manual (Doc ID 399706)
• Fluent® Reference Manual (Doc ID 398090)
• Fluent® Reference Manual (Doc ID 399937)
1.7.2 Application Software Manuals
• Freedom EVOware® Application Software Manual (Doc ID 393804)
• FluentControl™ Application Software Manual (Doc ID 396329)
• FluentControl™ Application Software Manual (Doc ID 399935)
1.8 Compliance with Laws and Standards
Covered by instrument conformity and certification.
1 - About This Manual
Document Conventions
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1.9 Document Conventions
Cross-
References
Cross-references appear as follows—e.g.:
Refer to section “Safety” [}11]
• “Safety” refers to the corresponding section header
• The page number is given in square brackets
Prerequisites Prerequisites appear as follows—e.g.:
P “General Safety Information” has been read.
Tips Additional tips appear as follows—e.g.:
For safety conventions and symbols refer to section “Safety” [
}
11].
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