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Agilent 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System System Overview Agilent Technologies...
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Safe Access When Working at Height Considerations for the Outbreak of Fire General Safety — Potential Hazards Handling cryogens (liquid helium and liquid nitrogen) Vacuum hazards Magnetic field Air quality System mechanical stability 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
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Changing to the Helium Fill mode Checking both Helium probe readings The Secondary Level SET-UP Menu Entering the secondary level SET-UP menu Functions available on the secondary level SET-UP menu Cryogen Monitor User Interface 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
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System Description The Superconducting Magnet General description Magnet specifications Superconducting shim coils The Cryostat General Description Specifications Customer Interface Drawings System Components Superconducting magnet system components Standard ancillary parts provided with the system 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
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Agilent 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System System Overview Introduction Safety Warnings Compliance Notice Contact Information Important Notice Agilent Technologies...
It is the responsibility of the user to take all necessary precautions to N O T E prevent accident or loss from use of the magnet. Agilent Technologies accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage caused either directly or indirectly from use of the magnet.
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WA R N I N G magnet plus 10%. Energize the magnet only after completion of cooling. Agilent Technologies makes available technical information and parts for N O T E repair or maintenance where appropriate. 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
Technologies UK Ltd could nullify the marking of this product and lead to prosecution. A 'Declaration Of Conformity' in accordance with the above directive has been made and is located at Agilent Technologies, Yarnton, Oxfordshire, UK. 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
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Agilent 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System System Overview Installation and Operation Safety Introduction Nature of the Magnetic Field Hazards Presented by the Magnetic Field Magnetic Field Safety Requirements Nature of Liquid Cryogens Hazards Presented by Cryogens Siting Requirements Electrical Safety...
For magnet systems, site safety issues primarily relate to magnetic fringe fields and handling liquid cryogens. This section summarizes these potential dangers and makes recommendations for the facility. 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
For a magnet that is actively shielded, before the magnetic field collapses it can momentarily “bloom” slightly beyond its normal dimensions. For further details on this subject for any specific magnet, consult Agilent Technologies. 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
Some cardiac pacemakers, biostimulators, and neurostimulators are mechanically activated and can stop in the presence of the magnetic field. This situation can also create a life-threatening situation. 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
Enforce the exclusion zone with a combination of warning signs and physical barriers. The following figure shows the warning sign recommended by Agilent Technologies. 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
WA R N I N G Zone. Occupational exposure to magnetic fields Consult national and state enforcement and advisory bodies to ensure that any exposure limits are not infringed for (nonpatient) occupational workers. 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
During normal operation, liquid cryogens evaporate and require replenishment on a regular basis. Cryogens are delivered to the site in Dewars; these Dewars, C A U T I O N including any carriers, must be nonmagnetic. 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
• Keep all tools and equipment used for transferring cryogenic liquids clean and free from oils and grease. • Exclude all sources of ignition from the magnet room, which is also designated as a No Smoking zone. 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
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This large amount of gas escapes through the magnet venting. The following section describes the safety recommendations that prevent the possibility of asphyxiation after a magnet quench. 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
For safety, make sure that exit doors always open outwards, away from the magnet. Provide a secondary escape route for large volumes of 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
This alarm happens if the ventilation system malfunctions, either during a quench or during a normal boil- off, and a large 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
Advice If you have any queries concerning your siting requirement, advice can be obtained from the Installation Manager at Agilent Technologies. 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
Your magnet power supply has been preset to a voltage range C A U T I O N suitable for the national supply of your country. If any fuses require replacement, always use the correct type and rating. 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
To aid in choosing the height and size of access equipment in advance of the magnet arrival, refer to the magnet System Interface Drawing that is sent in advance to all customers. 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
Quench ducts can fail in a large fire or be broken by falling debris, liberating quench gases into the magnet room, creating a risk of asphyxiation for any fire fighters present. Magnet rooms with several vertical magnets, 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
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Although large fires are unlikely, always evacuate all staff before WA R N I N G a fire becomes fully established, following standard fire procedures or evacuation plans. 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
WA R N I N G Ensure all safety devices (relief valves and drop-off plate) are maintained in working order. Do NOT tamper with any vacuum seals or attempt to unscrew vacuum feed-through connections. 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
Make sure any flexible hoses used for this purpose are kink-resistant and have a push-on engagement with the exhaust port of the vacuum pump. (Do not clamp hoses onto pumps.) 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
Do not stand on the legs hoods at any time, to avoid affecting the stability of the system. Protective leg hood covers are fitted to prevent this situation from happening. 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
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Installation and Operation Safety 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
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Agilent 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System System Overview Maintenance Commissioning and Decommissioning the Magnet Cryostat Maintenance Cryogenic Fills Parts List and Order Form Agilent Technologies...
Energization direction All Agilent Technologies magnets are energized in a standard direction as defined in this section, unless otherwise requested by the customer at the time of ordering. The magnet is energized such that the North is at the top of...
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Ensure that the same end, the “N end of the needle”, points to the geographic north as before. This confirms that the compass was not demagnetized, and the measurement was successful. 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
During/after every helium fill • Check the o- rings on the bung and baffle assembly for wear and tear. If any sign of wear is seen, replace the o- ring. 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
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2m span siphon). A degradation in helium transfer efficiency can indicate poor vacuum in the transfer siphon, or a damaged siphon. A suggested layout for a cryogen and service log is shown in the following table: 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
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A list of contacts is provided at the beginning of this manual. In order to avoid any difficulties and potential safety issues, use only Agilent Technologies approved parts on the system. 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
Cooling and filling an empty nitrogen can requires additional precautions. Contact Agilent Technologies if you suspect that the liquid nitrogen has run out. The initial precool of the magnet helium can and nitrogen can is a skilled task.
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Dewar of about 6 psig. Continue the transfer until liquid starts to overflow from the free port of the system nitrogen reservoir; this transfer takes about 30 minutes on most systems. 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
Follow these instructions carefully to ensure that the magnet is topped up quickly, cleanly and efficiently. Following these instructions minimizes any exposure of the helium can to air, avoids damage to connectors and baffles, helps maintain 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
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This results in zero boil off, which can allow air to cryopump into the nitrogen can, forming air-ice and blocking the exhaust ports, and creating a serious safety hazard. 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
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Check that all seals on the helium manifold are correctly fitted and tight before starting. Figure 7 Locations of helium manifold seals Set the cryogen monitor for the helium to read on “Fill” mode. (See monitor manual for instructions.) 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
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Dewar. Figure 9 Phase separator connection and siphon extension fitting Loosen the nut on the top hat assembly on the magnet, but do not remove. 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
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(part number P222000008, available from Agilent Technologies). If the siphon is damaged and has a touch, then a replacement is probably required. Figure 10 Top seal of the Dewar 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
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Remove the fill side bung and baffle assembly, and insert the siphon and adapter assembly, screwing down the nut to ensure a good compression seal. 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
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Gently push the siphon into the helium can until you feel it touch a barrier (connector). Then withdraw it about 50 mm (~2 inches). Continually monitor the helium level to ensure that the fill is progressing well. 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
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Figure 15 Helium siphon in the transfer Dewar showing it lifted from the base of the Dewar Inspect the bung and baffle assembly for damage and ensure that it is warm and dry (no water droplets) before refitting. 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
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Remember to change the helium probe reading back to “normal” again. Once the turret and top- hat assembly is warmed up after the fill, recheck the o- ring seal and retighten if necessary. 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
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There is then a serious risk of air entering the helium and/or nitrogen reservoir. However, if the procedures in this guide are followed correctly, you can avoid any associated problems. 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
Contact the service department for any other parts required. Remember to copy both the order form and the contact details, and send them to the Sales Department. For addresses, fax numbers, and telephone numbers, see “Contact Information” on page 9. 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
Maintenance Information Sheet Please fax this information sheet with your order to the Sales Department at Agilent Technologies at the Fax number or address listed in “Contact Information” on page 9. Magnet Serial Number (see serial number plate on cryostat, or system manual)
105.5 100.3 96.1 Min level for energizing/shimming 94.2 88.1 83.3 78.4 73.6 68.7 63.9 59.0 54.2 49.4 44.5 39.7 30.0 25.1 20.3 Min Refill Level 19.4 18.5 17.6 16.7 -100 15.8 -100 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
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Reference There is a ‘dead volume’ between the top of the helium can and the top of the helium level probe that is not shown by the helium level meter. 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
ABDE 10-pin seal on side of cryostat Bradley PT100 Magnet baseplate EFHJ 10-pin seal 2 on helium turret (blue nut) Uncalibrated Allen Magnet Baseplate KL 10-pin seal 1 on helium turret (black nut) Bradley 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
Wiring Diagram 10-pin seal pin designations, 400/54/ASP Figure 18 Pin Arrangement in the 10-pin connectors on the magnet Table 7 OVC 10-pin seal Function GCS AB270 GCS AB270 GCS AB270 GCS AB270 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
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Black 10-pin seal nut on helium turret (black wire) Function Fixed Helium Probe Fixed Helium Probe Fixed Helium Probe Fixed Helium Probe Spare Helium Probe Spare Helium Probe Spare Helium Probe Spare Helium Probe Baseplate Allen Bradley Baseplate Allen Bradley 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
Figure 19 View directly down onto the current lead turret showing positions of the three 10-pin connectors 19-way shim socket pin designations – 400/54/ASP Figure 20 Pin Arrangement in the 19-way connector on the shim lead 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
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Switch Heater Common B0 Series Switch Heater Z3 Switch Heater Main Switch Heater B0 Switch Heater Magnet Volts Magnet Volts Shim Current Circuit Shim Current Circuit Shim Current Circuit Shim Current Circuit 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
Agilent 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System System Overview Agilent E5025 Cryogen Monitor Safety Compliance Notice Overview Description and Operating Principle The Top-Level USER Menu The Secondary Level SET-UP Menu Cryogen Monitor User Interface Errors and Alarms Ethernet Communication Agilent Technologies...
UL listing. This equipment is not suitable for use in areas with flammable C A U T I O N mixtures. 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
Any modification or maintenance procedure undertaken which is not approved by Agilent Technologies UK Ltd could nullify marking of this product and lead to prosecution. A 'Declaration Of Conformity' in accordance with the above directive has been made and is located at Agilent Technologies, Yarnton, Oxfordshire, UK.
Figure 21 Helium and Nitrogen refill volumes This instrument mounts on the nitrogen level probe on top of the magnet, shown in the following figure. Power is provided by a universal PSU. An interconnect cable carries 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
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Figure 22 Unit installed on top of the Nitrogen turret of a 400-MHz magnet 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
The helium level is shown on the right side of the display. The monitor measures the immersed length of the probe and then converts it to a percentage reading, which is displayed. 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
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30 seconds, after which the unit returns to the cryogen display mode. Any value chosen for adjustment but not “entered” is ignored and the original value remains. Likewise any action is abandoned. 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
Underside, central, TNC for connection to nitrogen level probe, and for unit mounting Connector B Underside, far end, transverse, 15 D type, for power and helium level probe Connector C RJ45, back panel, for Ethernet communication 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
To revert to normal helium readings (every eight hours), follow the described procedure again. The unit displays “Fill oFF” for a few seconds before reverting to the cryogen display mode. 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
Selecting this option makes the unit display the most recent helium level measurement for each probe consecutively, P1 first followed by P2. The display then reverts to the default display of P1 (unless set otherwise from the Set- up menu). 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
If the display is allowed to auto time- out back to the cryogen display mode (after approximately 15 seconds) without saving, then the value is unchanged and any actions are ignored. 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
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When selected, the monitor displays the P1 reading. If both probes are disabled, the unit displays “oFF”. 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
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Sets the IP address of the unit to: IP address [10.0.0.241], Gateway [10.0.0.1], Subnet mask [255.255.255.0]. iP 1 72 ? Sets the IP address of the unit to: IP address [172.16.0.241], Gateway [172.16.0.1], Subnet mask [255.255.255.0]. 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
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489ASP ? for the Premium Shielded 400- MHz 89- mm magnet. If you must reset the profile, refer to the System Section of the magnet manual for the correct profile name. 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
The user interface also includes a button that can be used to launch a “server” process in the background, if one is not currently active. 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
It consists of a progress bar that shows the current level, a History button that displays a graph of the log file, and an Update button used to select between one of 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
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Last The date and time of the last level measurement in the log file. First The date and time of the first- level measurement in the log file. 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
• To zoom out (expand) draw a rectangle in the reverse order (that is, draw a rectangle using an up- left motion). 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
Figure 27 Cryogen Monitor interface panel — writer mode Advanced Features When you mark the Advanced check box item in the Options menu, an Advanced section is displayed in the master interface panel, as shown in the next figure: 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
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“yes” in the initial pop- up dialog. In these cases, the server status button is inactive (pressed in) and shows the text “running”. Otherwise, the button is active (not pressed) and displays the text “Start”. 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
If the Helium display is flashing and a parameter was altered, you must manually perform a Helium read in the USER menu to force an update of the Helium environment. 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
The E5025 also responds to ICMP “ping” requests. The unit can be set to two different address profiles via the front panel: Profile A Profile B IP address 10.0.0.241 172.16.0.241 Gateway 10.0.0.1 172.16.0.1 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 255.255.255.0 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
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Agilent 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System System Overview Technical Specifications System Description The Superconducting Magnet The Cryostat Customer Interface Drawings System Components Agilent Technologies...
External field perturbations are efficiently attenuated. Pneumatic antivibration support legs are supplied as standard across the product line to allow siting in a wide range of environments. 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
The magnet is designed to conservative levels of stress and mechanical stability to ensure reliable and stable operation. In addition, the use of high quality superconducting wire ensures that a top quality magnet system is delivered. 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
Z0, Z1, Z2, Z3, X, Y, ZX, ZY, XY, X2-Y2 Coupling All shims are designed to be decoupled from main coil Orthogonality All shims are designed to be fully orthogonal 'X' axis alignment Nominally coincident with line through main necks 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
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Technical Specifications Figure 29 Fringe field 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
Table 14 Cryostat dimensions Minimum ceiling height 2.94m with low ceiling installation equipment 2.61m System assembly Lift from below Weight, magnet and cryostat 450 kg Weight, operational including legs and 630 kg cryogens 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
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500 liters (approx.) (b) For cool and fill of nitrogen can 200 liters (approx.) Volume of reservoir 62.5 liters Refill volume 58 liters Nitrogen hold time in static condition Greater than 14 days 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...
Nitrogen transfer line (2.5 m) and nitrogen turret fitting ATU142515 1 set 1049mm AV legs P217000234 3 ea. Welded stand hood and cover ANC133067 DNC133066 1 ea. E5025 He and N2 level monitor E5025 400/54 Premium Shielded NMR Magnet System Product Overview...