Thermo Fisher Scientific GPS Explorer™ Workstation User guide

Brand: Thermo Fisher Scientific

Model: GPS Explorer™ Workstation

Type: User guide

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GPS Explorer™ Workstation with

MASCOT® Software

Site Preparation Guide

Version 2.0 Series Software

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For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.

Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Applied Biosystems assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. This

document is believed to be complete and accurate at the time of publication. In no event shall Applied Biosystems be liable for incidental, special, multiple, or

consequential damages in connection with or arising from the use of this document.

Trademarks

Applied Biosystems is a registered trademark of Applera Corporation or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and certain other countries.

AB (Design), Applera, and Explorer are trademarks of Applera Corporation or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and certain other countries.

Ethernet is a registered trademark of 3Com Corporation.

Mascot is a registered trademark of Matrix Science Ltd.

Microsoft and Windows 2000 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Milli-Q is a registered trademark of Millipore Corporation.

Oracle is a registered trademark of Oracle Corporation.

Norton Antivirus is a trademark of Symantec Corporation.

WebEx is a trademark of WebEx Communications, Inc.

All other trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners.

Part Number 4342927 Rev. A2

04/2003

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Contents

Preface

How to Use This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v

How to Obtain Services and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi

How to Obtain More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi

Safety and EMC Compliance Information

Safety Conventions Used in This Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

General Instrument Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Bar Code Scanner Laser Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Workstation Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

Chapter 1 Site Preparation Tasks

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

Assigning Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Selecting the Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Space Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Computer Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Antivirus Software Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Network Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7

Printer Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Optional Remote Computer Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Safety Practices and Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Receiving and Inspecting the Workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Moving the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9

Completing the MASCOT® Software License Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Connecting the Workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

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Chapter 2 Checklists

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Personnel Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Space and Layout Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Environmental Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Electrical Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Computer Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Safety Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

System Receipt and Inspection Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Moving the Computer Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Connecting the Workstation Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Faxing the MASCOT® License Agreement Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

MASCOT® Software License Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

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Preface 0

How to Use This Guide

Purpose of this

Guide

This site preparation guide provides the information you need to fully prepare your

site for the arrival and installation of the GPS Explorer system. Complete preparation

helps ensure a smooth installation process and correct and safe operation.

Audience This guide is intended for the personnel who will schedule, manage, and perform the

tasks required to prepare your site for installation of the GPS Explorer system.

User Attention

Words

Two user-attention words appear in Applied Biosystems user documentation. Each

word implies a particular level of observation or action, as described below:

Note: Provides information that may be of interest or help but is not critical to the

use of the product.

IMPORTANT! Provides information that is necessary for proper instrument

operation, accurate chemistry kit use, or safe use of a chemical.

Examples

Note: The size of the column affects the run time.

Note: The Calibrate function is also available in the Control Console.

IMPORTANT! To verify your client connection to the database, you need a valid

Oracle user ID and password.

IMPORTANT! Create a separate Sample Entry Spreadsheet for each 96-well

microtiter plate.

Safety Alert

Words

Safety alert words also appear in user documentation. For more information, see

“Safety Alert Words” on page viii.

Te xt Co n v e nti o ns Italic text indicates new or important words and is also used for emphasis.

For example:

Before analyzing, always prepare fresh matrix.

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How to Obtain Services and Support

To contact Applied Biosystems Technical Support from North America by telephone,

call 1.800.899.5858.

For the latest services and support information for all locations, go to

http://www.appliedbiosystems.com, then click the link for Services and Support.

At the Services and Support page, you can:

• Search through frequently asked questions (FAQs)

• Submit a question directly to Technical Support

• Order Applied Biosystems user documents, MSDSs, certificates of analysis,

and other related documents

• Download PDF documents

• Obtain information about customer training

• Download software updates and patches

In addition, the Services and Support page provides access to worldwide telephone

and fax numbers to contact Applied Biosystems Technical Support and Sales

facilities.

How to Obtain More Information

Documentation

The following related documents are shipped with the GPS Explorer workstation:

•GPS Explorer™ Software Getting Started Guide – Provides brief, step-by-step

procedures for performing experiments supported by the software. It is designed

to help you quickly learn to use the GPS Explorer™ Software.

•GPS Explorer™ Software Online Help – Describes the GPS Explorer™

Software software and provides procedures for common tasks.

Portable document format (PDF) versions of this guide and the GPS Explorer™

Software Getting Started Guide are also available on the GPS Explorer™ Software

installation CD.

Note: For additional documentation, see “How to Obtain Services and Support.”.

Send Us Your

Comments

Applied Biosystems welcomes your comments and suggestions for improving its

user documents. You can e-mail your comments to:

techpubs@appliedbiosystems.com

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Safety and EMC Compliance Information 0

This section includes the following topics:

Safety Conventions Used in This Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

General Instrument Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Bar Code Scanner Laser Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Workstation Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x

This section includes safety information specific to the GPS Explorer™ Workstation.

Refer to the following documents for safety and compliance information for other

components of the system:

• Applied Biosysems 4700 Proteomincs Analyzer Reference Guide

•Symbiot

® XVI Sample Workstation Hardware Guide

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Safety Conventions Used in This Document

Safety Alert

Words

Four safety-related user attention words appear in the text of Applied Biosystems

user documentation. Each word implies a particular level of observation or action as

described below.

IMPORTANT! Indicates information that is necessary for proper instrument

operation, accurate chemistry kit use, or safe use of a chemical.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided,

may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe

practices.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is to be limited to the most

extreme situations.

Examples Examples of the WARNING and CAUTION alert words appear below.

Do not attempt to lift or move the computer or the monitor

without the assistance of others. Depending on the weight of the computer and/or the

monitor, moving them may require two or more people.

MUSCULOSKELETAL AND REPETITIVE MOTION

HAZARD. These hazards are caused by potential risk factors that include but are not

limited to repetitive motion, awkward posture, forceful exertion, holding static

unhealthy positions, contact pressure, and other workstation environmental factors.

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General Instrument Safety

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General Instrument Safety

PHYSICAL INJURY HAZARD. Use this product only as

specified in the documents provided with the system. Using this computer in a

manner not specified by Applied Biosystems may result in personal injury or damage

to the computer.

Moving and

Lifting Stand-

Alone Computers

and Monitors

Do not attempt to lift or move the computer or the monitor

without the assistance of others. Depending on the weight of the computer and/or the

monitor, moving them may require two or more people.

Things to consider before lifting the computer and/or the monitor:

• Make sure that you have a secure, comfortable grip on the computer or the

monitor when lifting.

• Make sure that the path from where the device is to where it is being moved is

clear of obstructions.

• Do not lift an object and twist your torso at the same time.

• Keep your spine in a good neutral position while lifting with your legs.

• Participants should coordinate lift and move intentions with each other before

actually lifting and carrying.

• Instead of lifting the computer or the monitor from the packing box, carefully

tilt the box on its side and hold it stationary while someone slides the contents

out of the box.

Bar Code Scanner Laser Safety

Laser

Classification

The bar code scanner option available with the GPS Explorer™ workstation is

categorized as a Class II laser.

Laser Safety

Requirements

Class 2 (II) lasers are low-power, visible-light lasers that can damage the eyes.

Never look directly into the laser beam. The scanner is designed to prevent human

access to harmful levels of laser light during normal operation, user maintenance, or

during prescribed service operations.

LASER HAZARD. Class 2 (II) lasers can cause damage to eyes.

Avoid looking into a Class 2 (II) laser beam or pointing a Class 2 (II) laser beam into

another person’s eyes.

DANGER LASER. Les lasers de Classe 2 (II) peuvent

provoquer de graves dommages aux yeux. Eviter de regarder directement le rayon du

laser ou de pointer ce rayon sur l’oeil d'une autre personne.

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Workstation Safety

Correct ergonomic configuration of your workstation can reduce or prevent effects

such as fatigue, pain, and strain. Minimize or eliminate these effects by configuring

your workstation to promote neutral or relaxed working positions.

MUSCULOSKELETAL AND REPETITIVE MOTION

HAZARD. These hazards are caused by potential risk factors that include but are not

limited to repetitive motion, awkward posture, forceful exertion, holding static

unhealthy positions, contact pressure, and other workstation environmental factors.

• Use equipment that comfortably supports you in neutral working positions and

allows adequate accessibility to the keyboard, monitor, and mouse.

• Position the keyboard, mouse, and monitor to promote relaxed body and head

postures.

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GPS Explorer™ Workstation with Mascot® Software Site Preparation Guide 1-1

Site Preparation Tasks 1

This chapter includes the following sections:

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Assigning Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Selecting the Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Space Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Computer Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Safety Practices and Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Receiving and Inspecting the Workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Moving the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Completing the MASCOT® Software License Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Connecting the Workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

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Chapter 1 Site Preparation Tasks

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Overview

Before an Applied Biosystems representative confirms and tests the GPS Explorer™

system, you need to fully prepare your site for the installation. To ensure that you

complete all site preparations, checklists are provided in Chapter 2, “Checklists.”

Site Preparation

Schedule

To minimize the time between the shipment arrival and installation confirmation:

1. Complete the site preparation tasks (Chapter 1).

2. Fill out the corresponding checklists (Chapter 2), making sure you have faxed

the Mascot® Software License Agreement to Applied Biosystems.

3. Schedule a confirmation and installation verification session with your Applied

Biosystems service representative.

4. Verify with an Applied Biosystems representative by telephone that:

• All checklists are complete.

• The purchase order is complete. You have considered all components and

options in preparing the site.

Site Preparation

and Installation

Process

The general site preparation tasks and a suggested sequence for completing the

customer tasks are summarized in Figure 1-1. The responsibilities of Applied

Biosystems are described in Figure 1-2. The sequence can vary, but always:

• Review this guide first.

• Complete the site preparation tasks and checklists as described in this guide.

• Contact your Applied Biosystems representative with any questions, and to

schedule confirmation and verification.

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Overview

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You are responsible for:

Figure 1-1 Site preparation tasks and suggested sequence

Applied Biosystems is responsible for:

Figure 1-2 Applied Biosystems tasks and sequence

Note: Testing is done through Internet Explorer using a WebEx™ connection only.

Assign personnel

(complete checklist)

Review this guide

Connect the workstation

Meet site utility requirements

(complete checklist)

Provide materials

(complete checklist)

Receive and inspect the

workstation

Fax the completed MASCOT®

software license agreement

Install the GPS Explorer software

Select the installation site

Confirm completion of the site

preparation tasks

Test the software installation

through a remote connection

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Assigning Personnel

Table 1-1 summarizes specific site preparation tasks and suggests the personnel

assignments to accomplish the tasks. Use the table to help schedule and manage the

site preparation process.

Table 1-1 Suggested personnel tasks

Person Responsibilities

Installation Coordinator • Reviews the Site Preparation Guide for safety information and system

requirements.

• Coordinates personnel and tasks.

• Orders required materials.

• Chooses the site.

• Ensures that an operational Applied Biosystems 4700 Proteomics Analyzer is

connected to the network (preferably in the same domain).

• Reviews checklists with applicable personnel, then with an Applied Biosystems

representative to verify the site is properly prepared.

• Receives and inspects the system.

• Ensures the site is clear of unnecessary material on the installation day.

• Ensures that the completed MASCOT® software license agreement has been

faxed to Applied Biosystems, and a software license agreement has been e-

mailed back.

Laboratory Safety

Representative

• Reviews the site preparation guide for safety information.

• Ensures that the required safety practices and equipment are in place.

• Will be available throughout unpacking and setup.

Facilities Personnel • Verify the following requirements are met:

– Space at the installation site

– Building clearances

– Temperature and humidity

– Electrical

–Computer

–Networking

• Move the boxed system components to the installation site.

• Will be available throughout installation.

• At least two people will be available to help the Applied Biosystems service

representative move and position the system.

Network or IT Specialist • Ensures that one active, tested LAN connection is in place for both the 4700

Proteomics Analyzer and the GPS Explorer computer, and that the GPS

Explorer computer can connect to the 4700 Proteomics Analyzer.

• Ensures that network hardware is compatible with an RJ45-type connector.

• If necessary, will supply additional cables.

• Will be available during installation to connect the system to the network.

• Ensures the computer, after it is networked, can access the Internet.

• Installs GPS Explorer and associated software.

• Will be available to communicate with Applied Biosystems regarding software

installation and testing.

• Provides and installs a network or dedicated printer.

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Selecting the Site

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Selecting the Site

Overview When deciding where to install the workstation, keep in mind the following

requirements:

• Space – The site must have space sufficient to accommodate the layout and the

clearances specified in “Space Requirements” on page 1-5.

•Environment – You need to provide the conditions specified in “Environmental

Requirements” on page 1-6.

–Altitude – This workstation is designed for indoor use only and for altitudes

between –16 to 3048 m (–50 and 10,000 feet).

–Pollution rating – The system has a pollution degree rating of 2 and may be

installed in an environment that has nonconductive pollutants only (see

“Environmental Requirements” on page 1-6).

–Temperature and humidity – The site must be maintained at the

temperature and humidity levels specified in “Temperature and Humidity

Requirements” on page 1-6.

•Electrical power quick disconnect – In case of emergency, you must be able to

disconnect the main power supply to the computer immediately. See “Electrical

Requirements” on page 1-6.

• Computer Requirements

–Network access – The GPS Explorer™ workstation requires an active,

dedicated network connection that is near the computer. The network must

provide connection between the 4700 Proteomics Analyzer and the GPS

Explorer computer. See “Network Requirements” on page 1-7.

– Printer Access – The system requires access to a network or dedicated

printer (see “Printer Requirements” on page 1-8).

•Safety – The site must have specific safety practices and policies in place to

protect laboratory personnel from potential hazards. Applicable safety

procedures must be followed at all times.

Space Requirements

System

Components

The GPS Explorer™ workstation includes the computer, monitor, keyboard, mouse,

and handheld bar code scanner (optional).

Laboratory Personnel • Review safety information.

• Primary users (responsible for training other users) are available during the

installation for several hours of training.

Table 1-1 Suggested personnel tasks (continued)

Person Responsibilities

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Dimensions and

Weights

The dimensions and weights of the workstation components are listed below.

Clearances Provide at least 15 cm (6 inches) of clearance at the back of the computer for

ventilation, service access, and cable routing.

Environmental Requirements

Altitude This workstation is designed for indoor use only and for altitudes between –16 to

3048 m (–50 and 10,000 feet).

Temperature and

Humidity

Requirements

Ensure that the site conditions are maintained as follows.

Avoid placing the workstation adjacent to heaters, cooling ducts, or in direct sunlight.

Electrical Requirements

Disconnecting

Power

In case of emergency, you must be able to disconnect immediately the main power

supply to the computer.

Power

Connectors and

Receptacles

The GPS Explorer workstation is shipped to customers in North American with a

standard 15 A plug. These connectors require 15 A or 20 A electrical receptacles

with proper grounding. Do not use extension cords.

Component Width Depth Height Weight

Computer 22 cm (8.7 inches) 45 cm (17.8 inches) 49 cm (19.3 inches) 19 kg (42 pounds)

Monitor 51 cm (20 inches) 56 cm (22 inches) 51 cm (20 inches) 32 kg (70 pounds)

Keyboard 46 cm (18 inches) 10.8 cm (4.2 inches) 5 cm (2 inches) 1.4 kg (3 pounds)

Optional Handheld

Bar Code Reader

7 cm (2.8 inches) 22 cm (8.7 inches) 17 cm (6.5 inches) 345 g (12 ounces)

Condition Acceptable Range

Temperature 50 °F to 95 °F (10 °C to 35 °C)

Maximum change of less than 2 °C (3.6 °F) per 24 hours

Humidity 20% to 80% relative humidity, noncondensing

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Computer Requirements

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System Electrical

Requirements

Table 1-2 provides electrical specifications for the GPS Explorer™ computer. For all

indicated input voltages, a 15 A circuit is required.

At 110 V, the computer monitor has a nominal current draw of 2 A; at 240 V, the

current draw is 1 A. Mains supply voltage fluctuations are not to exceed ±10% of the

nominal voltage or as stated by the manufacturer.

Computer Requirements

Antivirus Software Requirements

The integrated computer provided by Applied Biosystems is shipped with

Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional operating system with Service Pack 3,

Internet Explorer 6.0, Microsoft Office XP Professional, and Oracle9i Release 2

(Standard Edition 9.2.0.1.0) installed.

No antivirus software is provided. Only Norton Antivirus Corporate Edition v7.5 has

been tested with the GPS Explorer™ software. With this antivirus software installed,

you may notice a decrease in performance, even if real-time file scanning is turned

off. If antivirus software must be used, Applied Biosystems recommends this

software and version.

Do not upgrade currently installed software (including the

operating system, service pack, Internet Explorer, or Oracle) or install additional

software, other than antivirus software as described above, on the GPS Explorer

computer. Changes to the configured software could void the warranty and cause the

system not to operate.

Network Requirements

LAN Connection An active, tested LAN connection must be in place. The LAN must provide

connection between the GPS Explorer Workstation and the 4700 Proteomics

Analyzer.

Network Cables The GPS Explorer Workstation is factory configured for the TCP/IP protocol. The

computer includes a fast Ethernet® adapter (10/100baseT) with an RJ45-type

connector and one 3-m (10-foot) Ethernet cable.

If the LAN receptacle is more than 10 feet (3 m) from the GPS Explorer computer,

you must supply a Category 5 RJ45 cable of the required length.

Table 1-2 Electrical Specifications

Input Voltage

(VAC)

Power

(W)

90 to 135 at 60 Hz;

180 to 265 at 50 Hz;

autoswitching

460

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Printer Requirements

The GPS Explorer workstation can use a network or dedicated printer.

Optional Remote Computer Requirements

If you are installing GPS Explorer™ Remote Access Client software on a computer

that you are supplying, the computer must be equipped with the following minimum

requirements:

• Intel Pentium III 500Mhz

• 256 MB RAM

• 30 MB of disk space for the remote client software

• Greater than 512 MB free disk space for normal OS operation

• 100 Mb/s Ethernet interface

• Windows 2000 Professional SP3 or Windows XP Professional

• Internet Explorer v6.0

• LAN connection to the GPS Explorer workstation server and the 4700 Proteomics

Analyzer

• Optionally, MASCOT v1.9 using either Microsoft Internet Information Services

or Apache as a web server

Safety Practices and Equipment

A safety representative from your facility must ensure that all applicable:

• Safety practices and policies to protect laboratory personnel from potential

hazards are established and are followed by personnel.

• Safety devices and equipment are available at the installation site, including:

– Protection from any sources of hazardous chemicals, radiation (lasers,

radioisotopes, radioactive wastes, and so on) and potentially infectious

biological material that may be present in the work area.

– An appropriate fire extinguisher

– First-aid equipment

Receiving and Inspecting the Workstation

The GPS Explorer™ workstation shipment includes the:

• Computer monitor

• Computer tower

• Computer keyboard and mouse

• Bar code scanner package (optional)

• GPS Explorer v2.0 software CD

• GPS Explorer Version 2.0 Series Software Installation Instructions

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Moving the Computer

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• GPS Explorer Workstation Getting Started Guide

• 4700 Data for GPS Explorer v2.0 Software CD

Shipping List Verify that the items on the shipping list are the same items that were ordered.

Inspect Boxes for

Damage

Carefully inspect the boxes and report any damage to an Applied Biosystems service

representative. Record any damage or mishandling on the shipping documents.

Moving the Computer

Moving Schedule Before the date of installation:

• Clear the installation site of all unnecessary materials.

• Move the boxed equipment from the receiving area to the installation site.

Do not attempt to lift or move the computer or the monitor

without the assistance of others. Depending on the weight of the computer and/or the

monitor, moving them may require two or more people.

Completing the MASCOT® Software License Agreement

Faxing the

Completed

License

To enable the use of the MASCOT® software with the GPS Explorer™ software, you

must complete the MASCOT® software license agreement on the last page of this

guide, then fax the agreement to Applied Biosystems at 508-383-7855.

On receipt of the agreement, a MASCOT® software license file will be sent to the

e-mail address you provide in the agreement.

Connecting the Workstation

At the installation site, unpack the boxes, then have your network or IT specialist:

1. Connect the monitor, computer, keyboard and mouse.

2. If applicable, connect the bar code scanner (see the Handheld Bar Code

Scanner Installation Guide).

3. Connect the workstation to an AC power outlet.

4. Power on the workstation.

5. Connect the workstation to the LAN with the supplied Ethernet cable. If the

cable is too short, connect using a Category 5 RJ45 cable of the required

length.

6. Use My Network Places or Windows Explorer to confirm that the GPS

Explorer™ computer can access the 4700 Proteomics Analyzer.

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7. Install the GPS Explorer v2.0 software (see the GPS Explorer™ Version 2.0

Series Software Installation Instructions).

8. Install the GPS 4700 test data on the 4700 workstation computer (see the GPS

Explorer™ Version 2.0 Series Software Installation Instructions).

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