BD FACSDuet™

Sample Preparation System

Site Preparation Guide

23-19777(03)
2023-02
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BD, the BD Logo, BD Assurity Linc, BD FACSDuet, BD FACSLink, BD FACSLyric and BD FACSuite are trademarks of Becton, Dickinson and
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Regulatory information
For In Vitro Diagnostic Use.

Laser safety information

Class 1 Laser Product.

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FCC information
WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
NOTICE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his or her own
expense. Shielded cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class A FCC limits. This Class A digital apparatus meets
all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les
exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
NOTE: “Harmful interference” is defined in 47 CFR § 2.1 by the FCC as follows: Interference which endangers the functioning of a radio-
navigation service or of other safety services or seriously degrades, obstructs, or repeatedly interrupts a radio communication service
operating in accordance with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Radio Regulations.

EC information
The BD FACSDuet™ Sample Preparation System is for in vitro diagnostic use. The system is CE marked in compliance with Regulation (EU)
2017/746 and Directive 2006/42/EC.

Electromagnetic compliance
The BD FACSDuet™ Sample Preparation System complies with standard EN 61326-2-6:2013, Section 9.3 (emission and immunity
requirements). This equipment has been designed and tested to CISPR 11 Class A. In a domestic environment it may cause radio
interference, in which case, you may need to take measures to mitigate the interference. The electromagnetic environment should be
evaluated prior to operating the device. Do not use this device in close proximity to sources of strong electromagnetic radiation (e.g.,
unshielded intentional radio frequency sources), as these can interfere with the proper operation.
History

Revision Date Change made

23-19777-00 2019-02 Initial release.

23-19777-01 2020-09 Updated with instrument crate dimensions, instrument table dimensions,
instrument and software requirements, and minor corrections and
organizational improvements.

23-19777(02) 2021-10 Added electrical compliance and EC information. Updated EU authorized

representative. Corrected initial release date and changed format of date
and document number.

23-19777(03) 2023-02 Updated with information about the BD FACSDuet™ Premium instrument
and upgrade kit.
 Contents
1. Introduction 7
About this guide 8
Base and Premium instrument with crate and box dimensions and weight 8
Premium upgrade kit box dimensions and weight 9
Equipment moving and installation policy 9

2. Site requirements 11
Instrument and software requirements 12
Space and clearance requirements 12
Structural, environmental, and power requirements 14

3. Checklist 17
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Introduction
This chapter covers the following topics:

• About this guide (page 8)

• Base and Premium instrument with crate and box dimensions and weight (page 8)
• Premium upgrade kit box dimensions and weight (page 9)
• Equipment moving and installation policy (page 9)
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About this guide

This guide is intended for BD FACSDuet™ sample preparation system users. Read this guide prior to installation
of the system to ensure that all site requirements are in place.

The BD FACSDuet™ system is available as a Base instrument or a Premium instrument. A Premium upgrade kit
is available for users who want to upgrade a Base instrument. Except where otherwise indicated, the
information in this guide applies to both the Base instrument and the Premium instrument.

Use this guide to obtain information on:

• Dimensions and handling of instruments

• Preparing the site

Additional information
See the BD FACSDuet™ Sample Preparation System Safety and Limitations Guide for more information on
system safety and hazards.

Base and Premium instrument with crate and box

dimensions and weight
The following table shows the crate and box dimensions and weight for the BD FACSDuet™ Base and the BD
FACSDuet™ Premium instruments and accessories.

Item Dimensions (W × D × H) Weight

Crate containing BD FACSDuet™ 136.0 × 85.0 × 164.5 cm Base:

instrument (53.5 × 33.5 × 64.8 in.) 246 kg (542.3 lb)

Premium:
262 kg (577.6 lb)

Box containing accessories such as the 119.4 × 79.4 × 36.0 cm Base:

touchscreen computer, tanks, fluidics tubing (47.0 × 31.3 × 14.2 in.) 50 kg (110.2 lb)

Premium:
51 kg (112.4 lb)

Unboxed instrument 106.2 × 74.4 × 83.8 cm Base:

(41.8 × 29.3 × 33.0 in.) 169 kg (372.6 lb)*

With touchscreen extended: Premium:

153.7 × 74.4 × 83.8 cm 177 kg (390.2 lb)
(60.5 × 29.3 × 33.0 in.)
* Racks loaded and ready for use (does not include three 10-L fluid tanks)
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Premium upgrade kit box dimensions and weight

This topic describes the pallet and box dimensions and weight for the BD FACSDuet™ Premium upgrade kit.

The Premium upgrade kit includes the wash carousel, centrifuge, bulk fluid drawer, two sets of bulk fluid tanks,
an extra waste tank, and liquid supply panel.

The following table shows the dimensions and weight of the Premium upgrade kit pallet and box.

Item Dimensions (W x D x H) Weight

Pallet and box containing the Premium 80.3 × 60.2 × 74.9 cm 50 kg

upgrade kit
(31.6 × 23.7 × 29.5 in.) (110.2 lb)

Equipment moving and installation policy

This topic describes the BD policy for transporting, storing, lifting, and moving the BD FACSDuet™ instrument.

Transporting and storing

This product does not require any special environmental conditions (for example, cold chain) for transport or
storage.

Lifting and moving

Contact BD to arrange installations, relocations, and removal of instruments. Do not move or relocate the
instrument. Do not open instruments. Contact BD before opening any boxes of instruments or accessories.

Contact information
To contact your representative, go to bdbiosciences.com and click Contact Us.
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Site requirements
This chapter covers the following topics:

• Instrument and software requirements (page 12)

• Space and clearance requirements (page 12)
• Structural, environmental, and power requirements (page 14)
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Instrument and software requirements

This topic describes instrument and software requirements for the BD FACSDuet™ instrument.

The BD FACSDuet™ instrument requires one or more BD FACSLyric™ instruments. If you will be using
BD FACSLyric™ instruments that you already have in your lab, ensure that you are using version 1.4 or later of
BD FACSuite™ Clinical application and BD FACSuite™ application.

A gravimetric scale (calibrated pan balance) is required in the lab with the BD FACSDuet™ system. The balance
needs to have a resolution of .0001 grams. We recommend a 60 g analytical balance. Ensure that it is
calibrated on a yearly basis.

Space and clearance requirements

This topic describes the laboratory space needed for the BD FACSDuet™ system.

The following table provides workspace dimensions for the BD FACSDuet™ system alone and the BD
FACSDuet™ system with a physically integrated BD FACSLyric™ system.

Components Width (cm) Depth (cm) Height (cm)

BD FACSDuet™ with touchscreen extended on right 148.1 77.1 85.0

(58.3 in.) (30.4 in.) (33.5 in.)

BD FACSDuet™ floor space for tanks Base 35.6 38.1

48.3 (14.0 in.) (15.0 in.)
(19.0 in.)

Premium
64.4
(25.4 in.)

BD FACSDuet™ with BD FACSLyric™ and workstation 282.9 77.1 85.0

(111.4 in.) (30.4 in.) (33.5 in.)

BD FACSDuet™ with BD FACSLyric™ system floor Base 35.6 38.1

space for tanks 64.8 (14.0 in.) (15.0 in.)
(25.5 in.)

Premium
80.9
(31.9 in.)

Total space for BD FACSDuet™, BD FACSLyric™, and 321.4 140.0 99.0

workstation with clearance (126.5 in.) (55.1 in.) (39.0 in.)

Optional table for BD FACSDuet™ and 200.0 97.0 86.35

BD FACSLyric™ (78.7 in.) (38.2 in.) (34.0 in.)

FACSDuet™ Premium upgrade only: 183 76 N/A

(72 in.) (30 in.)
Temporary table or countertop space for organizing
the Premium components during the upgrade
process
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For proper ventilation, ensure that there is at least 5 cm (2 in.) of space between the back of the instrument and
the wall. If you use the optional extended-use sheath and waste containers with the BD FACSLyric™ system, you
will need additional floor space.

The following illustrations show the BD FACSDuet™ Base instrument. The BD FACSDuet™ Premium instrument
has an extra waste tank that adds 16.1 cm (6.3 in.) of additional width to the floor space needed for the tanks.
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Structural, environmental, and power requirements

This topic describes the structural, placement, environmental, and power requirements and communications
recommendations at the site.

Structure
The BD FACSDuet™ instrument will fit through doorways and hallways that are at least 88.9 cm (35 in.) wide.

The BD FACSDuet™ system does not require external air, water, or vacuum lines. We highly recommend the
presence of a sink inside the laboratory.

Location
For optimum performance of the BD FACSDuet™ system, avoid placing it near:

• Areas that produce dust particles or smoke

• Environments with excessive mechanical vibrations (for example, near a centrifuge)
• Areas with heavy-duty mechanical equipment that generates floor vibrations
• Windows or other locations where the local temperature is likely to vary noticeably throughout the day, for
example, below an air conditioning vent
If the BD FACSDuet™ instrument is physically integrated with the BD FACSLyric™ instrument, ensure that the
instruments are placed on a table or countertop that has a flat, even surface.

Environment
The following table shows the environmental conditions necessary for the BD FACSDuet™ system to operate
optimally.

Condition Requirement

Temperature The BD FACSDuet™ system has an operating range between 15 °C (59 °F) and 30 °C (86 °F). We
recommend that the lab temperature fluctuate less than 5 °C within a day for best operation.

Humidity The operating humidity tolerance is between 20% and 80% relative humidity (noncondensing).

Lighting
The BD FACSDuet™ system is shielded from room lighting and has no specific requirements.
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Communications
We recommend that you have the following communication tools:

• A telephone in proximity to the instrument to communicate with BD and the BD Customer Support Center
regarding system operation and function
• A network connection of at least 100 Mbps to use BD FACSLink™ software
• Access to an internet connection through your local intranet and firewall to check the BD website for
updates.

Power
The FACSDuet™ Base system requires a power supply of 100–240 VAC ±10% / 6–2.5A / 50–60 Hz.

The FACSDuet™ Premium system requires a power supply of 100–240 VAC ±10% / 8–3.4A / 50–60 Hz.
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Checklist
Use this checklist to confirm that the site meets the necessary requirements.
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Checklist items Acceptable

(Y, N, N/A)

Required

Calibrated pan balance with resolution of .0001 g

Doorways and hallways 88.9 cm (35 in.) wide

Temperature between 15 °C (59 °F) and 30 °C (86 °F)

Humidity between 20% and 80% (noncondensing)

Power

Base
100–240 VAC ±10% / 6–2.5A / 50–60 Hz

Premium
100–240 VAC ±10% / 8–3.4A / 50–60 Hz

Bench space for BD FACSDuet™ system with clearance

(W × D × H)

146.0 × 115.0 × 99 cm (57.5 × 45.3 × 39 in.)

Floor space for BD FACSDuet™ tanks (W × D × H)

Base
48.3 × 35.6 × 38.1 cm (19.0 × 14.0 × 15.0 in.)

Premium
64.4 × 35.6 × 38.1 cm (25.4 × 14.0 × 15.0 in.)

Bench space for BD FACSDuet™ with BD FACSLyric™ (and workstation) with clearance (W × D × H)

280.8 × 115.0 × 99 cm (110.6 × 45.3 × 39 in.)

Floor space for BD FACSLyric™ tanks (W × D × H)

16.5 × 35.6 × 29.2 cm (6.5 × 14.0 × 11.5 in.)

If the BD FACSDuet™ instrument and the BD FACSLyric™ instrument will be physically integrated:

Flat and even table or countertop for the instruments

If the BD FACSDuet™ Base instrument will be upgraded to the Premium instrument:

Temporary table or countertop space of at least 183 × 76 cm (72 × 30 in.) to organize the Premium
components during the upgrade process

Network connection (required for the LIS/LIMS interface software)

Optional

100 Mbps network with broadband internet connectivity

BD Assurity Linc™ Site Survey Form completed

A telephone near the system

Sink
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