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  • Page 1 PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual P/N 224233...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3.4.2. Connecting the Cell ......................15 3.5. Floating Operation ........................17 3.5.1. Setting Operation Modes of Float and Normal ..............17 REPLACING MODULES OF THE PARSTAT MC CHASSIS ............20 4.1. Introduction ..........................20 4.1.1. Safety Information ....................... 21 4.1.2.
  • Page 3 PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual 4.1.3. The Potentiostat Module (PMC-1000) ................23 4.1.4. The Blank Module ....................... 24 4.1.5. The Fan Module (PMC FAN01) ..................26 4.1.6. The Backplane Module (PMC BPLN01) ................26 4.1.7. Replacing a Power Supply Module (PMC PWR01) ............26 4.2.

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions And Symbols

    PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual Safety Instructions and Symbols This manual contains up to three levels of safety instructions that must be observed in order to avoid personal injury and/or damage to equipment or other property. These are: DANGER Indicates a hazard that could result in death or serious bodily harm if the safety instruction is not observed.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    It is controlled from any suitably equipped PC by a Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface using the VersaStudio electrochemistry software package. Figure 1. PARSTAT MC. 1 x PMC CHS08A and 7 x PMC channels. Staggered position to demonstrate user-installation of different models.

  • Page 6: Potentiostatic Mode

    PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual Three 16-bit analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) to measure current (I), potential (E), SYNC ADC INPUT. An onboard microprocessor to perform the experiment defined by the operating software. Onboard memory to store the programmed parameters and data point values.

  • Page 7: Galvanostatic Mode

    PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual 1.2.2. Galvanostatic mode In galvanostatic operation, the PMC-1000 controls the current between the counter and working electrodes at the specified fraction of the selected current range (up to the maximum of the current range; see Figure 3).

  • Page 8: Maintenance, Service, And Support

    PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual As soon as you receive your new PARSTAT MC, inspect it for shipping damage. If any damage is noted, immediately notify Princeton Applied Research and file a claim with the carrier. Save the shipping container for possible inspection by the carrier.

  • Page 9: Safety And Component Placement

    PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual SAFETY AND COMPONENT PLACEMENT This chapter lists safety precautions for use when operating the PARSTAT MC; please read them. There are suggestions for system component placement and information on possible RF interference and transient sensitivity. Safety Considerations 2.1.

  • Page 10: Ventilation

    PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual Before assembling the system, give some thought to component placement. You will of course need convenient access to the computer keyboard and, if applicable, the printer. Depending on the application, you might also need to connect and disconnect the cell leads regularly.

  • Page 11: Lifting

    PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual Such transients almost always enter the instrument via the line cord. Possible sources include heavy-duty electric motors, RF equipment, diathermy machines, arc welder, spark chambers, and others. Lightning Transients caused by lightning almost always enter the instrument via the line cord.

  • Page 12: Parstat Mc (Pmc) Installation

    PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual PARSTAT MC (PMC) INSTALLATION This chapter describes the PARSTAT MC connectors and indicators and shows you how to connect it to the host PC, electrochemical cell, and other equipment you might wish to use with it. The pinouts for Auxiliary and Analog Connector and cell cable connector are listed in Sections 6.

  • Page 13: Connectors And Indicators

    Connectors and Indicators 3.3. 3.3.1. Rear Panel The PARSTAT MC rear panel is shown in the figure below Figure 4. Rear panel of PARSTAT MC (PMC CHS08A Chassis) 3.3.1.1. INPUT POWER 120-240-V; the supplied AC power cord can be connected to 120-240 3.3.1.2.

  • Page 14: Connecting To The Pc And Cell

    POWER: This green indicator lights when the PMC-1000 channel is powered on. Connecting to the PC and Cell 3.4. This section gives instructions on connecting the PARSTAT MC to the host PC and to electrochemical cell and other equipment. 3.4.1. Connecting to the PC The PMC CHS08A is shipped with a standard USB cable.

  • Page 15: Connecting The Cell

    PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual Installing the USB Driver The first time the PARSTAT MC is connected to the host PC and powered on, Windows® should display a “Found New Hardware” message, and request driver installation. Upon this request, insert the VersaStudio CD into the CD-ROM drive, and select “Automatic”...
  • Page 16 PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual Figure 6. Two-Electrode Connection b) General aqueous electrochemistry, corrosion experiments and most EIS experiments are connected using a three-terminal connection (Figure 7). The voltage at the working-sense is controlled relative to a stable reference electrode positioned in close proximity to the working electrode.

  • Page 17: Floating Operation

    PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual Figure 8. Four-Electrode Connection CAUTION: Take care that the leads do not accidentally short together. Because the black ground lead is often unused, it tends to be overlooked and is more likely to accidentally short together with another lead.
  • Page 18 The “Notch Filter” is specific for those frequencies associated with line power (50/60Hz), and can reduce noise pick-up from power sources. The filter selection would depend on the line power frequency supplied to the PARSTAT MC. Note: Notch Filters should be set to “None” if performing EIS actions. PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual...
  • Page 19 PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual Figure 10. Selecting Notch Filters and EIS Filters. The “EIS Filters” are specific for those systems equipped with the FRA option to perform Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS), and can be used when performing EIS techniques where noise pickup from additional, grounded electrodes in the cell are degrading the EIS data.

  • Page 20: Replacing Modules Of The Parstat Mc Chassis

    Introduction 4.1. The PARSTAT MC (PMC) is a multi-channel potentiostat system with a unique modular design. The front of the PMC chassis has eleven slots: one dedicated power supply slot, and ten slots for up to 8 potentiostat channels. The power supply module (PMC PWR01) is always installed in the power supply slot at the far left of the chassis (PMC CHS08A).

  • Page 21: Safety Information

    PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual 4.1.1. Safety Information WARNING Within this manual, a warning message indicates the potential for injury or death to persons. CAUTION Within this manual, a caution message indicates the potential for failure of or permanent damage to the instrument.
  • Page 22 PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual There are two rails on the top and two rails on the bottom of the power supply module. These rails help to locate the module in the chassis, aligning and retaining it properly. The thumbscrews fasten the module to the front of the chassis.

  • Page 23: The Potentiostat Module (Pmc-1000)

    PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual 4.1.3. The Potentiostat Module (PMC-1000) A potentiostat channel may be installed in any chassis slot except the dedicated power supply slot. Up to eight potentiostat channels may be installed at one time. The PMC-1000 module is shown here.

  • Page 24: The Blank Module

    PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual Figure 15. Back of the uninstalled PMC-1000 The back of the potentiostat channel has the locators and connections to the backplane, a signal connector and a power connector. CAUTION Do not remove any covers or panels from the potentiostat module.
  • Page 25 PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual Figure 16. Front view of the Blank Module (Ametek P/N 224262). Figure 17. Angled view of the Blank Module. PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual...

  • Page 26: The Fan Module (Pmc Fan01)

    PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual The blank module has top and bottom thumbscrews that fasten the module to the front of the chassis. This module has top and bottom edges that help locate the module in the chassis, aligning and retaining it properly.
  • Page 27 PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual Figure 18. Front View of the PARSTAT MC. Turn the top and bottom thumbscrews on the front of the power supply module anti-clockwise (toward the left) until the thumbscrews are disconnected from the chassis. Then pull firmly on the thumbscrews until the power supply module slides out of the chassis.
  • Page 28 PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual Figure 19. PARSTAT MC Chassis with PMC PWR01 being removed. When the power supply module is removed from the chassis it may be packaged for shipment. To install a new power supply module into the chassis, first locate the card guides for the power supply module in the chassis.

  • Page 29: Replacing A Fuse On The Power Supply Module

    PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual Figure 21. PMC PWR01 power supply with card guides identified. Slide the power supply module into the chassis until the front panel of the module meets the front of the chassis. Fasten the thumbscrews to the chassis by inserting them into the threaded holes in the chassis and turning them clockwise (toward the right) until they are finger tight.

  • Page 30: Installing A New Potentiostat Channel

    PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual Figure 22. Rear View of the PMC PWR01 with the fuses location identified. To remove the fuse, grasp the knob at the end of the fuse holder and turn anti-clockwise (toward the left) until the end of the holder comes loose and the fuse cartridge pulls out of the holder. Replace the fuse with the model indicated on the label on the power supply module.
  • Page 31 PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual Figure 23. PARSTAT MC with the Blank Module ThumbScrews Identified Remove the blank module by turning the top and bottom thumbscrews anti-clockwise (toward the left) until the thumbscrews are disconnected from the chassis. Then pull firmly on the thumbscrews until the blank module slides out of the chassis.
  • Page 32 PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual Figure 24. PARSTAT MC with a Blank Module being removed. Set the blank module aside and unpackage the new potentiostat module. CAUTION Do NOT operate the PMC with an empty slot any longer than necessary to insert another module into that slot.

  • Page 33: Replacing An Existing Potentiostat

    Slide the potentiostat module into the chassis until the front panel of the module meets the front chassis. Figure 26. PARSTAT MC with a PMC-1000 being installed. Insert the thumbscrews into the threaded holes in the chassis and turn the thumbscrews clockwise (toward the right) until they are finger tight.
  • Page 34 PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual Figure 27. PARSTAT MC with PMC-1000 being removed. Remove the potentiostat module by turning the top and bottom thumbscrews anti-clockwise (toward the left) until the thumbscrews are disconnected from the chassis. Then pull firmly on the thumbscrews until the module slides out of the chassis.
  • Page 35 PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual Figure 28. PMC CHS08A with card guides identified for installation of new PMC-1000 Align the top and bottom locating edges of the new blank module with the top and bottom card guides in the chassis. Slide the blank module into the chassis until the front panel of the module meets the front of the chassis.

  • Page 36: Replacing The Fan Module

    PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual Insert the thumbscrews into the threaded holes in the chassis and turn the thumbscrews clockwise (toward the right) until they are finger tight. Figure 30. PMC CHS08A with a 7 x PMC-1000 and 1 x Blank Module in place.
  • Page 37 Disconnect the USB cable from the back of the instrument. Using a suitable Phillips or cross-point screwdriver, remove the screws holding the back cover. Figure 31. Rear view of a PARSTAT MC. Remove the rear cover from the chassis and set it aside.
  • Page 38 PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual Figure 32. PMC CHS08A with back cover removed to access PMC FAN01 for replacement. Disconnect the three wire harnesses that connect the fans to the fan control board. PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual...
  • Page 39 PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual Figure 33. The PMC CHS08A with the 3 x wire harnesses shown as part of replacing the PMC FAN01 Then, unfasten the three screws across the bottom of the fan plate and remove the fan module from the chassis.
  • Page 40 PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual Figure 34. PMC CHS08A showing the removal of the PMC FAN01 Fan Module. Remove the eight screws that hold the fan control card to the backplane. PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual...
  • Page 41 PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual Figure 35. PMC CHS08A shown with the PMC FAN01 removed. Pull the fan control card straight back from the backplane. When the fan control card is disconnected from the backplane, the fan control card and the fan module may be packaged for shipment to the factory.
  • Page 42 PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual Figure 36. PMC CHS08A with Fan Assembly and Wire Harness Uninstalled. Place the fan module up to the back of the chassis with the fan plate up against the chassis. Insert three screws across the bottom of the fan plate and fasten them to the chassis.
  • Page 43 PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual Figure 37. PMC CHS08A with wire fan harness (x3) identified. Connect a fan wire harness from the left fan to the left-most connector on the fan card, a second fan wire harness from the center fan to the center connector on the fan card, and a third fan wire harness from the right fan to the right-most connector on the fan card.

  • Page 44: Replacing The Backplane Module

    PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual Figure 38. PMC CHS08A Rear Panel with USB and AC Power Identified. Now the AC mains cable and USB cable may be connected and the instrument may be powered ON. Replacing the Backplane Module 4.6. To replace the backplane module, first toggle the main power switch down (O) to the OFF position. THEN DISCONNECT THE AC MAINS POWER CABLE FROM THE BACK OF THE INSTRUMENT.
  • Page 45 PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual Figure 39. Empty PMC CHS08A in preparation to remove PMC BPLN Disconnect the USB cable from the back of the instrument. Using a suitable Phillips or cross-point screwdriver, remove the screws holding the back cover. PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual...
  • Page 46 PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual Figure 40. PMC CHS 08A identifying USB and AC cables disconnected. Disconnect the three wire harnesses that connect the fans to the fan control board, and remove the eight screws that hold the fan control card to the backplane.
  • Page 47 PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual Figure 41. PMC CHS08A showing wire harness (x3) and screws (x8) for removal. Pull the fan control card straight back from the backplane. Once the fan card is disconnected from the backplane, set it aside. PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual...
  • Page 48 PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual Figure 42. PMC CHS08A with screws and standoffs for PMC BPLN removal Remove the ten screws holding the backplane to the chassis. Using a ¼” nut driver, remove the three standoffs holding the backplane to the chassis and pull the backplane out.
  • Page 49 PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual Figure 43. The PMC CHS08A with the BackPlane (PMC BPLN) being removed. The backplane module may now be packaged for shipment to the factory. Be sure to keep the fan control card for use with the new backplane.
  • Page 50 PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual Figure 44. PMC CHS08A with the new PMC BPLN insalled. Install three standoffs provided in the locations shown. Install the fan control card. For instructions on installing the fan control card, refer to the section Replacing the fan module.

  • Page 51: Airflow Considerations

    PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual Figure 45. PMC CHS08A showing screw installation for the rear panel. The power supply module may now be installed into the chassis. For instructions, refer to the section Replacing the power supply module. The potentiostat and blank modules may be installed. For instructions, refer to the section Replacing a potentiostat module.
  • Page 52 PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual To ensure reliable performance and long life of the PMC, optimum airflow must be maintained during operation. The following precautions will assist in this regard: Do not operate the PMC with missing modules or empty slots.
  • Page 53 PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual CAUTION Do NOT block air inlets or exhaust. PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual...

  • Page 54: Specifications And Pinouts

    PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual SPECIFICATIONS AND PINOUTS Electronic Specifications 5.1. 5.1.1. System Performance Minimum Time Base: 2 s Minimum Potential Step: 1 V Minimum Current Range: 4nA Minimum Current Resolution 120fA 5.1.2. Power Amplifier Compliance Voltage + 12 V Maximum Current: + 2A Rise Time: <...

  • Page 55: Ir Compensation

    PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual  4 nA: <0.5% ±20 pA4nA and 20nA ranges, <5% + 50 pA 5.1.8. iR Compensation Positive Feedback Range: 50 MΩ to 5 Ω depending on current range Dynamic iR : 2s/pt rate limit (limited to Corrosion techniques) 5.1.9.

  • Page 56: Physical And Power Specifications

    PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual Physical and Power Specifications 5.2. Computer Interface Universal Serial Bus (USB) Weight 67lbs, 30.3kg, Instrument only 45 cm W x 46 cm D x 34 cm H (17.5 in W x 17.9” in D x 13.2” H)

  • Page 57: Auxiliary Interface Pinouts

    PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual AUXILIARY INTERFACE Pinouts 5.4. 5.4.1. Pin Numbers for PMC Auxiliary connection and Analog Connection. Figure 47. Labeling of Pins on DB9 connections for PMC AUX01 and PMC ALG01 5.4.2. Pins Outs for PMC AUX01 Cable Table 1. PMC AUX01 Cable PinOuts...

  • Page 58: Pin Outs For Analog Output

    PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual 5.4.3. Pin Outs for Analog Output. Table 2. PMC ALG01 Cable PinOuts Signal Function I MON OUT I MON OUT GND OPEN AUX IN GND SYNC ADC INPUT AUX IN E MON OUT E MON OUT GND...

  • Page 59: Cell Cable Pinouts

    PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual 5.5. Cell Cable Pinouts Table 3. PMC Cell Cable Pin Outs Signal Function SENSE See section 3.4.2. WORKING See section 3.4.2. COUNTER See section 3.4.2. REFERENCE See section 3.4.2. GROUND See section 3.4.2. GROUND See section 3.4.2.

  • Page 60: Available Options

    PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual AVAILABLE OPTIONS The factory installed options available for the PMC-1000 and PMC-1000/DC are as follows: 1.) FRA for Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy, with the PMC-1000. 2.) Auxiliary Cables 3.) Advanced Auxiliary Interface 4.) VersaSTAT LC Low Current Interface FRA, available with PMC-1000 6.1.

  • Page 61: Warranty

    PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual WARRANTY Advanced Measurement Technology, Inc. a/k/a Princeton Applied Research, a subsidiary of AMETEK®, Inc. WARRANTY Princeton Applied Research* warrants each instrument of its own manufacture to be free of defects in material and workmanship. Obligations under this Warranty shall be limited to replacing, repairing or giving credit for the purchase price, at...

  • Page 62: Appendix: Table Of Figures

    PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual Appendix: Table of Figures. Figure 1. PARSTAT MC. 1 x PMC CHS08A and 8 x PMC-1000 channels ..........5 Figure 2. Potentiostat-Mode Block Diagram ....................6 Figure 3. Galvanostat-Mode Block Diagram ....................7 Figure 4. Rear panel of PARSTAT MC (PMC CHS08A Chassis) .............. 13 Figure 5.

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