Q100 - Q200 Packing Instructions1

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Packing the Q100/Q200

DSC Instrument
This procedure will cover the steps to properly pack up the Q100/Q200 DSC for
shipment. If your DSC is equipped with an autosampler upgrade follow instructions on
last page or refer to “Packing the Q1000/Q2000 DSC Instrument”.
Packing Materials Provided:

Q100/Q200 Autosampler upgrade
Cell shipping foam w/ clamp Cell shipping foam w/ clamp
Autolid shipping foam Shipping plug
Rubber band Autolid shipping foam
2 Shipping hooks 2 Rubber bands
4 Shipping hooks
Tools Required:
Phillips screwdriver
Flathead screwdriver
3/32” or 5/32” Allen key (depending on cooling device)
Heavy-duty tape
Strapping kit
NOTE: If this instrument is equipped with an RCS or LNCS, the flange temperature
must be at ambient temp before removing the cooling head.
1. Remove any samples from the cell area.

2. For Q100:
a. On the LCD screen, press the “Control Menu” button.
b. Press the “Autolid” button so the lid will open.
For Q200:
a. On the LCD screen, press the “CONTROL” button
b. Press the lid icon on the left hand side of the screen.
c. The control command should say “LID OPEN”.
d. Press “APPLY “button so the lid will open.
3. Remove the 4 screws that hold on the blue cell dress cover and remove the cover.
4. Unplug the 2-pin heater power wire (RCS ONLY).
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5. Remove the cooling unit (RCS, LNCS, FACS) from the cell (Figure 1).
6. Place the shipping foam over the cell (Figure 2). Tighten the shipping clamp.
7. Re-install the blue dress cover over the cell (Figure 3).
8. For Q100:
a. On the instrument display panel, press the “Control Menu” button.
b. Next, press the “Autolid” button. This will close the autolid.
For Q200:
a. On the LCD screen, press the “CONTROL” button.
b. Press the lid icon on the left hand side of the screen.
c. The control command should say “LID CLOSE”.
d. Press “APPLY “button so the lid will close.
9. Now you will need to install the shipping foam between the autolid outer cover
and the arm (Figure 4).
10. Next, band down the autolid arm using the rubber band and hooks (Figure 5).
11. For Q100:

a. Press the “Display Menu” button on the touch panel.
b. Press the “Shutdown” button.
For Q200:
a. Press the “CONTROL” button on the touch panel.
b. Press the switch icon.
c. Scroll down to “SHUTDOWN”.
d. Press the “APPLY” button.
12. When the instrument says it okay to shutdown, turn off the power switch on the
back of the instrument.
13. Disconnect all cords, cables, and tubing to the instrument.
14. If shipping the instrument in the reusable TA plastic shipping container;

a. Place instrument in shipping container.
b. Place top portion of shipping container over the instrument. Note the
direction, the “FRONT” is labeled on both the top and bottom portions of
the container. Secure the latches on all of the sides.
c. Your instrument is now ready to ship.
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15. If shipping the instrument in the cardboard shipping carton;
a. Carefully lift the instrument and remove the feet.
b. Place the instrument on the plastic pallet.
c. Secure instrument to pallet with 4 shipping bolts.
d. Place feet and accessories into accessory box and place box next to
instrument on pallet.
e. Place outside carton over pallet and seal with heavy-duty tape.
f. Using a strapping kit, secure outside carton to the plastic pallet.
g. Your instrument is now ready to ship.
TA Instruments strongly recommends using a Motor

Freight Carrier!
Figure 1
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Shipping Foam
Shipping clamp
Figure 2
Figure 3
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Figure 4
Rubber band
Shipping Hook
(One not shown)
Figure 5
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Autosampler Upgrade
1. Remove any samples from the cell area and remove the dust cover and the sample tray.
2. Remove the waste bin and insert the shipping plug.
3. For Q1000:
a. On the LCD screen, press the “Control Menu” button.
b. Press the “Autolid” button so the lid will open.
For Q2000:
e. On the LCD screen, press the “CONTROL” button
f. Press the lid icon on the left hand side of the screen.
g. The control command should say “LID OPEN”.
h. Press “APPLY “button so the lid will open.
4. Remove the 4 screws that hold on the blue cell dress cover and remove the cover.
5. Unplug the 2-pin heater power wire (RCS ONLY).
6. Remove the cooling unit (RCS, LNCS, FACS) from the cell (Figure1).
7. Place the shipping foam over the cell (Figure 2). Tighten the shipping clamp.
8. Re-install the blue dress cover over the cell (Figure 3).
9. For Q1000:
a. On the LCD screen, press the “CONTROL MENU” button.
b. Next, press the “AUTOSAMPLER” button.
c. The autolid (over the cell) will automatically open (if not already). This is
normal.
d. Next, press the “TEST MODE” button and then the “SENSORS” button.
e. On this screen, you will see a button labeled “SHIP”. Pressing this button will
move the autosampler arm and insert the fingers into the shipping plug.
f. Press the “EXIT” button until you are at the main menu.
g. Press the “AUTOLID” button to bring the lid down over the foam covering the
cell.
For Q2000:
a. On the LCD screen, press the “CALIB” button.
b. Press the autosampler icon.
c. Select the “MOTOR TEST” tab.
d. Press the “SHIP” button. Pressing this button will move the
autosampler arm and insert the fingers into the shipping plug.
e. Press the “CONTROL” button, to return to the control menu.
f. Press the lid icon on the left hand side of the screen.
g. The control command should say “LID CLOSE”.
h. Press “APPLY “button so the lid will close.
10. Now you will need to install the shipping foam between autolid outer cover and the arm.
11. Next, band down the autolid arm and autosampler arm using the rubber band and hooks
(use Figure 5 as reference).
12. Follow standard Q100/200 instructions continuing at step 11.
Refer to “Packing the Q1000/Q2000 DSC Instrument”

for diagrams.
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Packing the Q100/Q200

Packing Materials Provided:

1. Remove any samples from the cell area.

4. Unplug the 2-pin heater power wire (RCS ONLY).

11. For Q100:

13. Disconnect all cords, cables, and tubing to the instrument.

14. If shipping the instrument in the reusable TA plastic shipping container;

TA Instruments strongly recommends using a Motor

Refer to “Packing the Q1000/Q2000 DSC Instrument”

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