Page 3
Operation and Results ........................13 Appendix B: Safety Information ...................14 able of igures Figure 1. Dimensions of UVB-100 Emitter Assembly ..........2 Figure 2. UVB-100 Control Front Panel ..............4 Figure 3. UVB-100 Control Back Panel ...............4 Figure 4. Timer Front Panel ..................10...
Additionally, these symbols may also be used to remind you not to touch specific parts of the UVB-100 package with bare skin. This symbol indicates that there is a risk of explosion if a vacuum system is pumped out with a hydrocarbon oil mechanical pump when large amounts of ozone are present.
Limited Warranty RBD Instruments, Inc. (referred to as “Company”) warrants that the product(s) discussed in this document will perform substantially in accordance with the accompanying written materials, and will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of one year from receipt by buyer. In the event applicable law imposes any implied warranties, the implied warranty period is limited to 90 days from the date of receipt.
UV-C to penetrate, UV-C shields must be installed over the viewports. (Snap-on UV-C shields are available from RBD Instruments.) The standard UVB-100 Emitter Assembly fits on a 2.75" CF flange. A variety of emitter and flange sizes are possible.
UVB-100 Introduction : UVB-100 Control UVB-100 Control The UVB-100 Control provides all the necessary voltages and currents required to operate the UVB-100 emitter. One UVB-100 Control can operate up to two UVB-100 Emitter Assemblies. UVB-100 Control Specifications, Switches, and Meters...
UVB-100 Introduction : Cable Diagrams Cable Diagrams Please contact RBD Instruments for more information about what you need to do to connect your remote control device to the UVB-100 Control. UVB-100 Included and Optional Items The following optional cables and components are available separately.
• UVB-100 Safety Information envelope (which includes the key for the UVB-100 Control); this must always be available when the UVB-100 is being used • UVB-100 Operation Manual (this document must always be available when the UVB-100 is being used) Installing UVB-100 Components This chapter provides instructions for installing all UVB-100 components.
3. Remove the flange from the vacuum chamber port into which you are installing the emitter. 4. Place a gasket onto the open vacuum chamber flange. A gasket is included with your UVB-100 shipment for each Emitter Assembly you are installing.
System Setup : Installing the UVB-100 Control Installing the UVB-100 Control Danger! Do not operate the UVB-100 when the system is up to air. The Control must be set to Off when the system is up to air. The UVB-100 produces ozone when operated in air.
3. Note that you will probably need to run some experiments to determine your optimal operating conditions (for example, the length of time that the UVB-100 is on.) Refer to the Principles of Operation later in this manual for more information.
The amber Timer On indicator and the UV Lamp On indicator will be illuminated. 6. Verify that the UVB-100 Emitter in the vacuum chamber is glowing. Full intensity is reached in 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Turn the key to its On position. If they key is set to Off, the UVB-100 Control will not work. 5. Flip the Manual Override switch to its Off position. Remote mode is available if the cable is connected to the back panel and Timer mode is not selected.
Appendix A: Principles of Operation Appendix A: Principles of Operation Energy, imparted to the sorbed water molecules, will raise their internal energy to a high enough level to exceed these weak bonds and allow the molecules to desorb. The two most common energy sources are heat and UV.
This appendix provides information on the issues surrounding the use of RBD Instruments’ UVB-100 emitter and the UVB-100 controller. This includes discussions about the equipment you should have available and the measures you can take that can greatly reduce and even eliminate the potential for risk.
Page 23
• UV safety glasses (provided with the UVB-100 package). • Testing to ensure that your viewport/system isn’t leaking radiation. • Keyed controller: The UVB-100 emitters can be used only when the key provided with the UVB-100 controller is turned on. You must have identified...
Page 24
Ozone Issues: • The emitters used with the UVB-100 produce ozone when they’re operated in air (that is, outside vacuum conditions). Ozone vapors are harmful (they can cause mucous membrane damage) so should not be breathed. When there’s a high enough concentration of ozone, it is a poisonous gas.
Page 25
Mercury Issues: • The emitters in the UVB-100 contain mercury. Mercury is highly toxic when it is inhaled, even in small amounts. • Mercury should not come in contact with bare skin. Prevention & Protection: How do we help protect you? •...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the UVB-100 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers