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iCAP 7000 Series

ICP-OES Spectrometer

Quick Start
Guide
Using your iCAP
Maintenance
Parts and Consumables
© February 2013 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
www.thermoscientific.com/iCAP7000
8499 400 90051
Contents
1 Introduction ................................................................................. 5
1.1 Safety ...................................................................................... 5
1.2 Further information ................................................................. 6
1.3 Online...................................................................................... 6

2 Instrument set-up ........................................................................ 7


2.1 Preparing the instrument for use ............................................. 7
2.2 Assembling the sample introduction system........................... 8

3 Sample Analysis .......................................................................... 9


3.1 Igniting the plasma and spectrometer optimization ................ 9
3.2 Performance checks .............................................................. 10
3.3 Torch alignment .................................................................... 10
3.4 Opening a template ............................................................... 11
3.5 Manual analysis of unknown samples .................................. 12
3.6 Autosampler Operation ......................................................... 13
3.7 Shutting Down the System.................................................... 14

4 Maintenance .............................................................................. 17
4.1 Instrument Cleaning .............................................................. 17
4.1.1 Sample Introduction System Cleaning and Decontamination17
4.1.2 Torch Cleaning .................................................................. 17
4.1.3 Spray Chamber Cleaning .................................................. 18
4.1.4 Nebulizer Cleaning ........................................................... 18
4.1.5 Purged Optical Path Window Cleaning ............................ 18
4.2 Preventive Maintenance ........................................................ 19
4.2.1 Water Chiller ..................................................................... 19
4.2.2 Water Filter ...................................................................... 19
4.2.3 Gas Filters ........................................................................ 19
4.3 Sprint Valve .......................................................................... 19
4.3.1 Regular Inspection of Components ................................... 20
4.3.2 Cleaning the System ......................................................... 20
4.3.3 Daily External Cleaning ................................................... 20
4.3.4 Cleaning the 6-Port Valve ................................................ 20
4.3.5 Checking for Leaks .......................................................... 24
4.3.6 Replacing the Tubing ....................................................... 24
4.3.7 Replacing or Reorienting the 6-Port Valve ...................... 24

5 Parts & Consumables ............................................................... 29


5.1 Consumables ......................................................................... 30
5.2 Sample introduction kits ....................................................... 31

Software licensing agreement ........................................................ 35

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1 Introduction

1.1 Safety Warning: Before operating your iCAP ensure you read and
understand all the safety information in the iCAP 7000
Reference Guide. ▲

To comply with safety and warranty requirements, the iCAP 7000,


accessories and associated equipment must be installed by a Thermo
Scientific trained and certified engineer.

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1.2 Further Detailed information on laboratory requirements for your iCAP 7000
series ICP-OES spectrometer can be found in the Pre-Installation
information
section of your iCAP 7000 Reference Guide. The Reference Guide
also includes an instrument overview and detailed safety information.
Additional help with running your instrument, including comprehensive
software user guides can be found in the Qtegra Help topics (see
screenshot below).

1.3 Online For information about Thermo Scientific and your iCAP 7000 Series
ICP-OES Spectrometer, including application notes and other material
visit the Thermo Scientific website:

www.thermoscientific.com/ICP7000

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2 Instrument set-up

2.1 Preparing Before running the instrument check the following:


the • Instrument is powered and purged for at least two hours.
instrument o Purge boost button at rear right of instrument
for use
o On/off switch at rear left of instrument
• Camera temperature should be - 46 °C (±2)
• Optics temperature should be 38 °C (±1)
• Gas supplies - Ar plasma gas 5.5 bar (80 psi)
- N purge gas (if used) 3-5.5 bar (45-80 psi)
• Chiller temperature set to 5 °C below the room temperature (and
must be set between 15 °C and 30 °C).
• Torch is correctly fitted in the torch holder and the torch holder is
locked into the torch box.
• Ensure adequate provision for waste sample is made.
• Sample tubing, particularly pump tubing, should be in good
condition.

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2.2 Assembling To ensure good performance from your instrument you will need to
set-up and regularly maintain your sample introduction glassware and
the sample
tubing. The diagram below shows how a standard aqueous system is
introduction configured.
system
Details on cleaning glassware can be found below in the Maintenance
section of this Quick Start.

Note: The sample input tubing to the nebulizer and the drain output
from the drain use similar fittings. The sample input has a red ring and
the drain has a black ring. These must be fitted correctly as the
diameters of the tubing are different, as indicated in the diagram above.
Similarly, the pump tubing has different internal diameters for sample
and drain – indicated by an orange tab on the sample input

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3 Sample Analysis

3.1 Igniting the Click on Qtegra to open the program.


plasma and On the Dashboard Page, click on the Get Ready icon to open the
spectrometer window.
optimization Define warm up time. Click ok.
The plasma is switched on. During warm-up and spectrometer
optimization the Dashboard shows the remaining time.
An appropriate sample blank should be aspirated for twenty minutes to
allow the instrument to fully stabilize before analysis.

Get Ready Window – Warm up and spectrometer optimization

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3.2 Performance Click on Qtegra to open the program.
checks On the Dashboard Page click on the Get Ready icon to open the
window.
Select Run Performance Checks. Define wash and uptake times.
Click ok.

Get Ready window – Performance Checks

3.3 Torch If the torch has been replaced or removed a torch alignment procedure
should be carried out.
alignment
Click on Qtegra to open the program.
On the Dashboard Page, click Torch Alignment.

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spirate a “Loaded Blank” (2ppm zinc solution) until the test is
finished.

Torch Alignment procedure

3.4 Opening a Click on Qtegra to open the program.


template On the Homepage page, click Templates. The Templates page of
Qtegra opens.
Below open a template, click open. The browse for template windows
opens.
Select a template.

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Opening a Template procedure

Click to open the new template. The template opens in a new tab of
the Qtegra.

3.5 Manual Click on Qtegra to open the program.


analysis of On the Homepage page, click LabBooks.
unknown Below Open a LabBook, click open. The browse for LabBooks
samples window opens.
Select your LabBook.
Click to open the LabBook. The LabBook opens in a new tab.
On Manual Sample Control define Uptake and wash times.

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LabBook page - Manual Sample Control

On the sample list define the samples to be analyzed.


In the toolbar of your LabBook click Run to schedule the LabBook
for execution. The LabBook is added to the scheduler. If the check box
Automatic has been selected for Start Queue in the options settings of
the scheduler the measurement is started immediately.

3.6 Autosampler Click on Qtegra to open the program.


Operation On the Homepage page, click LabBooks.
Below Open a LabBook, click open. The browse for LabBooks
window opens.
Select your LabBook.
Click to open the LabBook. The LabBook opens in a new tab.
On the Autosampler define the autosampler settings.

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LabBook page – Autosampler settings

On the sample list define the samples to be analyzed. Not forget to


identify the rack and vial for each sample.
In the toolbar of your LabBook click Run to schedule the LabBook for
execution. The LabBook is added to the scheduler. If the check box
Automatic has been selected for Start Queue in the options settings of
the scheduler the measurement is started immediately.

3.7 Shutting Place the sample tube in Deionized water and let it pump through the
system for 3 to 5 minutes. When organic solvent based samples are
Down the
being analyzed the final rinse should be the pure solvent. Air should be
System aspirated for one minute to remove organic solvent from the sample
lines and to remove organic vapors.

Click on Qtegra to open the program.


On the Dashboard Page, click on the Get Ready icon.
The system shuts down (icon with a red circle).

Qtegra Driven icon – System shut down

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Release the tension on the sample pump platens.
After switching off the plasma, allow two minutes before switching off
the water chiller. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for switching off
the chiller.
If switching off power to the instrument, allow five minutes after the
plasma has been switched off.

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4 Maintenance
The iCAP 7000 has been designed for minimum maintenance.
However, it is critical that the sample introduction components be
checked regularly for contamination and wear. Failure to do so could
result in loss of instrument performance.
Therefore, routine user maintenance of the iCAP 7000 is mainly
concerned with keeping the instrument clean.
Before using any cleaning or decontamination methods except those
specified by the manufacturer, the user should check with the
manufacturer that the proposed method will not damage the
equipment.

4.1 Instrument Note: The iCAP 7000 instrument covers are made of ABS plastic
Cleaning which can be damaged by solvents and concentrated acids. ▲

Any spillage on the external covers or within the sample introduction


areas should be cleaned up immediately using appropriate safety
precautions.
Stains and marks on the covers should be removed with a soft cloth
moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any solvent based
cleaners.

4.1.1 Sample Introduction Failure to maintain the sample introduction system can result in
System Cleaning and erroneous results, poor precision, poor detection limits and blockages.
Decontamination After use, the instrument shut down procedures from earlier in this
manual should be followed. Components contaminated with sample
residues should be cleaned.
It is recommended that several spares for each part are available in case
blockages, sample contamination and breakages happen during analysis.
Suitable protective clothing, glasses and gloves should be worn.

4.1.2 Torch Cleaning The O-rings in the metal torch mount (3 internal & 2 external) should
be inspected and replaced if any wear or damage is visible.

Warning: Allow at least 10 minutes for any hot components to cool


before removing them from the torch compartment. Care should be
taken to remove any broken glass from the Duo radial POP window if
a breakage occurs in the torch box. ▲

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To remove salt deposits soak the torch in a dilute analytical-grade
surfactant for five minutes.
To remove metallic deposits from the tip, separate the torch quartz
section, immerse the tip of the torch in a 10 % acid solution for several
hours or until clean (a mixture of nitric and hydrochloric is normally
suitable).
After cleaning, rinse the torch with de-ionized water and place in a
drying oven at 95°C until it is dry. Rinsing with a volatile zero residue
organic solvent (propanol is suitable) will aid drying.
To clean the torch of carbon deposits, place the torch in a muffle
furnace and heat to 450°C. Open the door for a few seconds to allow
air to enter, close and allow the oven to reach 450°C again. Repeat this
several times to remove all the carbon. Allow the furnace to cool over
several hours, as this will prevent stress building up in the quartz.

4.1.3 Spray Chamber If the spray chamber becomes greasy and droplets form on the inside
Cleaning soak the spray chamber in a dilute analytical-grade surfactant for five
minutes.
If the spray chamber becomes dirty or deposits form inside it, soak the
spray chamber in a 10 % acid solution for two hours (a mixture of nitric
and hydrochloric is normally suitable). After cleaning rinse the spray
chamber in deionized water.

4.1.4 Nebulizer Rinse with deionized water, dilute acid or organic solvent at the end of
Cleaning each day, or aspirate a cleaning solution through it.

Warning: Do not put the concentric nebulizer in an ultrasonic bath or


heat it in an oven. ▲

4.1.5 Purged Optical Before attempting to clean the Purged Optical Path (POP) window
Path Window (note: there is also one below the torch on a Duo configuration
Cleaning instrument) turn off the plasma and allow thirty minutes for any hot
areas to cool down.
Open the small access door next to the sample compartment door and
withdraw the POP window assembly. Clean the POP window using a
lint free cloth and clean water. Repeat the cleaning process using
methanol then, when dry, re-insert the POP window into the fore optic
assembly.

Warning: Do not open this access door when the plasma is running,
there is a potential UV radiation hazard. All mirrors in the optical
system are coated so be sure not to touch the mirror below the radial
view POP window in the Duo configuration. ▲

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If further cleaning is necessary, remove the quartz window from the
POP window holder and soak in a 10 % acid solution for two hours (a
mixture of nitric and hydrochloric is normally suitable). After acid
soaking rinse in de-ionized water, then with a volatile zero residue
organic solvent (propanol is suitable) to aid drying.
The window below the torch on a Duo instrument can be treated in the
same way.

4.2 Preventive Although minimum user maintenance is required, periodic checking of


performance is required by many laboratories. This is particularly
Maintenance
important for customers subject to external standards and regulations
(for example ISO9000, EPA or UKAS). Details of these options are
available from a local Thermo Fisher Office.
All electrical supplies, gas supplies and extraction must be checked to
ensure local health and safety guidelines and regulations are complied
with. The gas and cooling water should be checked for leaks at regular
intervals.

4.2.1 Water Chiller It is important that the cooling fluid used for your iCAP is made up
correctly as specified in the Pre Installation Guide.
Warning: Failure to maintain your chiller with the appropriate cooling
fluid may cause internal damage to your instrument.
An effective maintenance plan would include replacing the cooling fluid
with new fluid at least once every six months depending on the usage of
your instrument, and also to ensure that any air filters and water filters a
kept clean. Refer to your chiller documentation for more
information.

4.2.2 Water Filter The water filter fitted between the chiller and the iCAP inlet must be
checked for cleanliness to prevent loss of instrument performance. If
the filter appears dirty, flush out your chiller and clean the filter.

4.2.3 Gas Filters Gas filters fitted to your purge and plasma gas inlets must be checked
for cleanliness to prevent loss of instrument performance. If the filters
appear dirty, replace them and check the quality of your gas supplies.

4.3 Sprint Valve Routine maintenance of the Sprint Valve rapid sample introduction
system consists of daily and weekly cleaning of specific components.
Routine maintenance also includes checking sprint valve components
for leaks or other damage. Additional periodic maintenance tasks may
be required, including replacement of the following components:
peristaltic pump tubing, rinse tubing, and sample probe.

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This document explains how to clean the sprint valve rapid sample
introduction system, inspect it for leaks, and replace damaged
components.
4.3.1 Regular Inspection It is important to verify that all system components are in good
of Components working order and are undamaged prior to operation.
Visually inspect these components:
Valve/pump module:
6-port valve
Vacuum pump ports
Peristaltic pump on the autosampler
Tubing— pay special attention to all tubing to ensure that no kinks
exist, as this condition will impair proper performance of the Sprint
Valve system by reducing flow rates. Check that tubing is not
rubbing against moving parts.
Cables
If you detect a leak or other damage to any Sprint Valve Rapid Sample
Introduction System component, you must replace it.
4.3.2 Cleaning the Cleaning the Sprint Valve Rapid Sample Introduction System is the
System primary maintenance task you perform. Failure to do so regularly
causes increased wear and reduces the system’s life.
You must clean the Sprint Valve Rapid Sample Introduction System
both daily and weekly to protect the instrument, prevent damage and
extend its life. It is especially important to clean up spills which may
infiltrate the instrument case/cabinet whereby damage to components
may result. It may also be necessary to chemically neutralize spills. The
following sections explain daily and weekly cleaning procedures.
The Sprint Valve Rapid Sample Introduction System is often operated
4.3.3 Daily External in environments where spills and exposure to vapors is common. Good
Cleaning maintenance requires that you clean the system daily.
It will be necessary to periodically disassemble the 6-port valve and
4.3.4 Cleaning the 6- clean the inside to prolong the life of the valve. Cleaning must be done
Port Valve in a clean area to prevent contamination of the valve.
NOTE
It is recommended to clean the 6-port valve every 20,000 cycles, or
approximately every 1-2 weeks. However, the frequency of cleaning
interval will vary depending on application.

The valve head should be cleaned regularly as part of the routine


maintenance of the sample introduction components; spray chamber,
nebulizer etc. To clean the valve, complete the following steps:
To clean the valve head start by removing all of the tubing connectors
from the 6 port valve:

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Use the 7/64 hexagonal key provided to remove the three screws in the
front of the valve:
NOTE
Do not remove the valve body from the instrument as it will lose its
position and will need retraining using the home valve function in
the sprint valve Configurator software.

Remove the Stator and the separator, noting their orientation:

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Carefully remove the rotor, from the valve:

Using a clean cloth, gently clean the channels, ports and surfaces of the
stator and rotor. If necessary use low-pressure, canned air to blow the
channels and ports free of any remaining debris.

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Carefully replace the rotor into the valve, the rotor will only fit in the
correct orientation, forcing it will cause damage.

Place one of the screws through the stator and separator and reattach it
to the valve, in the orientation noted during removal:

Using the hexagonal key, tighten all three screws, to firmly set the parts
in place:
NOTE
The screws should be finger tight with the separator unable to move
independently, over tightening can cause damage to the rotor.

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Reattach the tubing connectors and use the ‘manual cycle’ function in
the sprint valve Configurator software to check for leaks:

4.3.5 Checking for Leaks The tubing has a finite lifespan, and will wear out under normal use.
Standard maintenance procedures require that you periodically check
for leaks. To do so, complete the following steps:
• Visually inspect all tubing and valves for leaks or signs of
deterioration.
• Visually inspect the surfaces below all tubing for signs of liquid.
If you detect a leak or other damage to any component, you must
replace it. For more information, see the appropriate section in this
chapter.

4.3.6 Replacing the Tubing To replace the tubing, complete the following steps:
• Remove and replace all tubing as necessary, using care to
remove/replace tubing at barb fittings and at compression type
fittings without damaging those fittings to which they connect.
For more information on how to install the rinse tubing, see the
“installation guide”

4.3.7 Replacing or Reorienting The 6-Port valve assembly has a finite lifespan that is dependent upon
the 6-Port Valve the conditions and sample media to which it is exposed. Exposure to
higher sample solids levels reduces the valve lifespan.
To determine whether the 6-port valve requires replacement, inspect
the unit for these conditions:
• Valve dripping or leaking from the overflow hole behind port #4 at
bottom of the valve body.
• With no other apparent problems, air is present in the lines
(indicating a leak or poor seal).

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The valve can also be reoriented so that the nebulizer port is as close as
possible to the nebulizer.
Note that any time the 6-port valve body is removed from its actuator;
the valve will require retraining (reinitialization).

To replace or reorientate the 6-port valve:


Remove all of the tube connectors to the 6 port valve:

Using the provided hex key (9/64), loosen the hex screw on the locking
collar which secures the base of the valve to the instrument:

Firmly but carefully remove the valve head:

Insert the new valve, or


reinsert the existing valve, at the desired angle. Rotate it so that the

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nebulizer port will be as close as possible to the nebulizer. Pushing in
the valve to make sure that it is completely seated, there should be no
gap between the valve and the collar:

Use the hex key to tighten the locking collar:

Open the sprint valve Configurator software:

Expand the GUI using the arrow button on the right


side of the window and click ‘home valve’:

Reconnect the tubing:

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Check for any leaks using the manual cycle function:

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5 Parts & Consumables
A range of consumables for your iCAP 7000 instrument are available
from your local Thermo Scientific representative.

The following pages list a selection of common consumables, parts and


sample introduction kits for all types of analysis.

For a comprehensive list of parts, including pricing please contact your


local Thermo Scientific representative.

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5.1 Consumables

Pump tubing - sample


for aqueous samples (pack of 6, for iCAP 7200) 8423 120 51511
for organic samples (Solvent Flex) (pack of 6, for iCAP 7200) 8423 120 51621
for aqueous samples – mini pump (pack of 6,for iCAP 7400/7600) 8423 120 52401
for organic samples – mini pump(pack of 6, for iCAP 7400/7600) 8423 120 52421

Pump tubing - drain


for aqueous samples (pack of 6, for iCAP 7200) 8423 120 51521
for organic samples (Solvent Flex) (pack of 6, for iCAP 7200) 8423 120 51631
for aqueous samples – mini pump (pack of 6,for iCAP 7400/7600) 8423 120 52411
for organic samples – mini pump(pack of 6, for iCAP 7400/7600) 8423 120 52431

Sample introduction spares kit


• sampling probe to capillary sleeving (x 2)
• nebulizer tubing with connector (x 2)
• drain tubing with connector (x 2)
• 4 mm connector for nebulizer gas
• sampling O ring kit (also available separately using part number 8423 120 51401 –
see below)
• sampling probe (x 2)
• capillary tubing (1.6 mm OD x 0.8 mm ID x 5000 mm)
• nebulizer tubing with non-return valve 8423 120 51751
Nebulizer/Spray Chamber Connector Kit 8423 120 51402

Sample O ring kits


Includes all o-rings required for a standard EMT torch sample 8423 120 51401
introduction system, pop window holder and radial view assembly (duo
instrument only)
With 10 x centre tube holder o-rings
Sampling o-ring kit for Radial and Duo ceramic D-Torches 8423 120 52213

Solutions kits
Preventative maintenance kit 8423 155 50021

• iCAP test solutions


• corrosion inhibitor for chiller
• sampling O ring kit (details above)

Replacement Test Solutions for iCAP Validator 8423 130 50711

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5.2 Sample Sample introduction kits – Duo instruments
introduction kits for aqueous samples 8423 120 52221
for organic samples 8423 120 52361
for volatile organic samples 8423 120 52251
for HF samples 8423 120 52241
for high solids samples 8423 120 52231

Sample introduction kits – Radial instruments


for aqueous samples 8423 120 52271
for organic samples 8423 120 52311
for volatile organic samples 8423 120 52301
for HF samples 8423 120 52291
for high solids samples 8423 120 52281

Sprint Valve Kit - Consumables


for aqueous samples 8423 120 52631
for organic samples 8423 120 52641

Common individual sample introduction parts*

Notes Duo torch 8423 120 51841


Radial torch 8423 120 51741
Kits contain all parts centre tube (1 mm) 8423 120 51941
shown in the figure centre tube (1.5 mm) 8423 120 51951
below. centre tube (2.0 mm) 8423 120 51971
centre tube ceramic (2.0 mm) 8423 120 51961
Pump tubing is not Radial Ceramic D Torch Kit 8423 120 52201
included in the kits. Duo Ceramic D Torch Kit 8423 120 52202
Must be ordered Base and Inner Tube for Radial and Dual D Torch 8423 120 52204
separately. Ceramic Outer Tube for Duo D Torch 8423 120 52205
Ceramic Outer Tube for Radial D Torch 8423 120 52206
* Other parts are Quartz Outer Tube for Duo D Torch 8423 120 52207
available – contact your Quartz Outer Tube for Duo D Torch 8423 120 52208
local Thermo Scientific Optic Fiber for Duo D Torch 8423 120 52209
representative. glass concentric nebulizer 8423 120 51431
V Groove nebulizer 8423 120 51321
Miramist nebulizer 8423 120 51471
AeroSalt Nebulizer 8423 120 51331

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Sample introduction configuration (EMT torch)

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Notes

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between Thermo and Customer relating to this Agreement, neither
DOCUMENTATION BY THE CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER
party may claim the right to a trial by jury, and both parties waive
PARTY, AND THERMO AND INFORMATION PARTNERS
any right to a trial by jury. The application of the U.N. Convention
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, USE,
on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods to this Agreement
BUSINESS, REVENUES, DATA, INFORMATION OR
is hereby expressly excluded.
GOODWILL OR FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL,
INDIRECT, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES AS A
RESULT OF SUCH USE, EVEN IF THERMO AND/OR
5. EXPORT COMPLIANCE
INFORMATION PARTNERS ARE EXPRESSLY MADE
AWARE OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF OR ARE
Customer acknowledges that the Software and Documentation is
NEGLIGENT. Thermo cannot and does not guarantee or warrant
subject to export controls. Customer agrees to comply with the
that the Software or files available for downloading through any
Export Administration Regulations and all other applicable laws
Thermo download Web Site are or will be free of infection or
and regulations relating to the export, re-export, or import of the
viruses, worms, Trojan horses or other code that manifest
Software and Documentation.
contaminating or destructive properties. Customer is responsible
for implementing sufficient procedures and checkpoints to satisfy
its particular requirements for accuracy of data input and output,
6. ENTIRE UNDERSTANDING
and for maintaining a means external to the Site for the
reconstruction of any lost data. It is solely Customer’s
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the parties
responsibility to evaluate the accuracy, completeness and
with respect to the subject matter hereof. Without limiting the
usefulness of all Software. Thermo does not warrant the accuracy,
generality of the foregoing, it is expressly agreed that the terms of
currency, and completeness of Software or that the Software is
any prior Customer purchase order will be subject to the terms of
error-free, will accomplish any particular result or will operate
this license and that any acceptance of a purchase order by Thermo
without interruption.
will be for acknowledgment purposes only and none of the terms
c) IN NO EVENT MAY ANY ACTION BE BROUGHT set forth in the purchase order will be binding upon Thermo. Any
AGAINST THERMO OR INFORMATION PARTNERS representation, promise, warranty, covenant or undertaking not
ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT MORE THAN ONE expressly set forth in this license shall not be deemed a part of the
YEAR AFTER THE CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION ARISES, Agreement or otherwise legally effective.
DETERMINED WITHOUT REGARD TO WHEN THE
CUSTOMER SHALL HAVE LEARNED OF THE ALLEGED
DEFECT, INJURY, OR LOSS. 7. SEVERABILITY

d) IN NO EVENT SHALL THE TOTAL LIABILITY OF If a term or condition of this Agreement is held to be invalid or
INFORMATION PARTNERS AND THERMO EXCEED THE unenforceable, the remaining terms and conditions of this
LICENSE FEE PAID BY CUSTOMER FOR THE SOFTWARE Agreement will remain in full force and effect.
GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM (WHETHER SUCH LIABILITY

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b) Upon termination, Customer will, unless otherwise agreed to in
writing by Thermo, immediately return to Thermo the Software
8. AUDIT and Documentation, and all copies thereof, and will erase all
electronic storage of copies of the Software.
Customer grants Thermo the right to audit, during regular business
hours, Customer’s use of the Software and Documentation to c) Termination of this Agreement will not affect any obligation or
ensure compliance with this Agreement. liability of Customer arising prior to termination, and the following
sections shall survive: 2b, 2c, 2d, 2.2, 3 through 9, 10b, 10c, 11 and
12.

9. INDEMNIFICATION 11. FORCE MAJEURE


Customer agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Thermo
and Information Partners from and against any and all claims of Neither Thermo nor Information Partners will be responsible for
third parties arising out of or related to Customer’s use of the any delay or failure in performance resulting from any cause
Software, regardless whether such claims were foreseeable by beyond their control.
Thermo or the Information Partners.

12. RESTRICTED RIGHTS APPLICABLE TO U.S.


10. TERMINATION GOVERNMENT ONLY

a) Thermo may, in addition to its other legal rights and remedies Use, duplication or disclosure of any included database, Software
and upon written notice to Customer, terminate this Agreement in or associated materials by the U.S. Government is subject to the
the event Customer breaches any term of this Agreement or restricted rights applicable to commercial computer software
becomes insolvent, files or has filed against it a petition in (under FAR 52.227019 and DFARS 252.227-7013 or parallel
bankruptcy or undergoes a reorganization pursuant to a petition in regulations). The manufacturer for this purpose is Thermo Fisher
bankruptcy filed with respect to it. Scientific (Bremen) GmbH, Hanna-Kunath-Strasse 11, 28199
Bremen or the applicable Information Partner.

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