Lighting Requirements; Power Requirements - Thermo Scientific TRACE 1300 Instruction Manual

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Site Preparation

Lighting Requirements

Lighting Requirements

Power Requirements

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Allow at least 30 cm (12 in.) of clearance behind the instrument. This space allows for venting
of the hot exhaust, clearance of the gas lines, electrical connections, access to power switch,
and horizontal movement of the TriPlus RSH/TriPlus "Y" axis arm.
3. Make sure you have at least 92 cm (3 ft.) of clearance above the system. This space allows
room for optional accessories (such as autosamplers) and proper heat dissipation.
Make sure your workbench can support the instrument. Keep in mind, additional
instruments add to the total weight.
Ensure that your work area is stable and free of vibration from nearby equipment. It is a
sensitive instrument.
Use the following guidelines to check the lighting of your site:
1. Ensure that your work area is properly lit. You may need an overhead lamp to light your
work area.
2. You may need a small, high-intensity lamp when you clean the instrument.
Use the following guidelines to ensure your site is equipped with enough power to support the
system.
1. Test the power source quality in your laboratory to offset line voltage problems.
Improving power source quality is a complex task best handled by a company or
consultant specializing in that field. Contact your regional Thermo Scientific Customer
Service office for assistance in locating a power consultant. Having a poor quality power
source degrades the system performance. Here are some examples of poor power source
quality:
• Harmonic Distortion is a high-frequency disturbance that appears as distortion of the
fundamental sine wave. Total harmonic distortion should be less than 6%.
• Sags are constant low line voltage, which cause the system to function erratically or
not at all.
• Slow changes are gradual, long-term changes in average root mean square (RMS)
voltage level, with typical durations greater than 2 s.
• Surges are constant high line voltage, which cause overheating and component
failure. Sags and surges are slow changes in average root mean square (RMS) voltage
level, with typical durations between 50 ms and 2 s.
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