Parts required

VSC power button

Tools required

  • Pair of pliers

  • Optional: Screwdriver, Torx T10

Follow these steps

The slot for the system controller is at the rear side of the system base.

If personnel other than a Thermo Fisher Scientific service engineer installs the system, follow the steps below.

  1. To be able to shift the system base slightly on the workbench for better access to system parts, unlock the system base using the system base locking tools. See Unlocking the System Base.

  2. Move the system stack into an appropriate working position.

  1. Insert the SD card observing the following:

    • Correct orientation of the notch (see image)

    • Insert the SD card straight into the inner retainer before pushing it completely into the slot.

Inserting the SD card
Figure: Inserting the SD card
  1. On the rear of the system stack, slightly lift the system controller and firmly push it into the system base until it clicks into place.

  2. Figure: Inserting the system controller
  3. If the system controller does not click into place even if pushed firmly: Remove the mounting bracket by loosening the 3 screws with the screwdriver.

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    Figure: Removing the mounting bracket

    No.

    Description

    1

    Mounting bracket

    2

    Screws

  5. NOTICE

    Damage of the system controller

    Without mounting bracket, the system controller may fall down when lifting the system. This could damage the system controller.

  6. Connect interface cables. See Connecting the System Controller.

  7. If you have replaced the system controller: Reconfigure your system in the Vanquish User Interface. For information on the configuration scripts, see Preparing the System for Initial Operation.