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ECCO

Laser Induced Breakdown

Spectrometer

User Manual

(Hardware)

(0142-0-02)

May 2013

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Page 1 ECCO ™ Laser Induced Breakdown Spectrometer User Manual (Hardware) (0142-0-02) May 2013...
Page 2 Foster + Freeman are pleased to offer advice, installation, training and on-site maintenance worldwide for all of their products. Specification Foster + Freeman reserve the right to alter the specification of this product, accessories and consumables without prior notice. Copyright This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Welcome ..........................v Safety information ........................vii Quick Start Guides Unpacking ..........................01-1 Getting started ......................... 02-1 Hardware Guides Main unit ..........................11-1 Power supply unit ........................12-1 Mains power adaptor ....................... 19-1 ECCO2™: Laser Induced Breakdown Spectrometer (User Manual)
Page 5: About This Manual
Protection provided by the equipment may be impaired if the equipment is used in a manner not specified in the operating instructions. Certificate of conformity A certificate of conformity for this product is available from Foster + Freeman Ltd Welcome...
Page 6: Calibration And Adjustment
European Community through compliance with a number of harmonised standards. Calibration and adjustment In the event of query, contact Foster + Freeman Technical Support: technical@fosterfreeman.com This equipment is correctly calibrated and adjusted at the time of manufacture. See: Software Manual (Calibrating the equipment).
Page 7: Safety Information
Do not open Risk of electric shock Operate the equipment only from a compatible electrical power source specified by Foster + Freeman. Do not operate the equipment without a reliable earth connection. Do not operate the equipment with damaged electrical connection cables.
Page 8: Laser Safety
Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50. See: Laser safety labels (p. ix). Product Class The accessible laser beam pulse energy does not exceed 2 x 10 joules. viii ECCO2™: Laser Induced Breakdown Spectrometer (Safety information 0142-004-03)
Page 9 Rear view Thermal safety CAUTION Do not obstruct ventilation Hot surfaces The equipment generates heat that is removed by fan-assisted ventilation. Do not obstruct the ventilation ports or the air flow around them. ECCO2™: Laser Induced Breakdown Spectrometer (Safety information 0142-004-03)
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Page 11: Quick Start Guides
™ main unit out of the cardboard base onto the worktop. Carefully unpack all items. Check the items supplied against your original purchase order and packing list. Report any discrepancy to your nearest Foster + Freeman Sales Office immediately. Account for all items before discarding any packing material. CAUTION...
Page 13: Getting Started
Use safe lifting and handling procedures. Carefully unpack all items. Check the items supplied against your original purchase order and packing list. Report any discrepancy to your nearest Foster + Freeman Sales Office immediately. Account for all items before discarding any packing material.
Page 14: Power Supply Unit
ECCO ™ software ECCO ™ software is a custom product supplied by Foster + Freeman on one or more CD-ROM. Software will normally have been installed on the PC. Connecting the hardware Interconnect the hardware with the cables provided. See: Connection diagram (p. 02-2).
Page 15 (LIBS). In practice, the material to be analysed is mounted within the sample chamber and a target area selected. The target area is then subjected to a very high power laser pulse causing a microscopic amount ECCO2™: Main unit (Hardware Guide 0142-11-02) 11-1...
Page 16 The spectrometer is calibrated against a calibration spectrum produced from a standard material. ECCO ™: Spectrometer (Optical sensors) ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Sensor 0 Sensor 1 Sensor 2 Sensor 3 ▲ ▲ Wavelength (nm) 11-2 ECCO2™: Main unit (Hardware Guide 0142-11-02)
Page 17: Sample Chamber
700 – 930 Electrical specification The ECCO ™ can be operated from a compatible power source specified by Foster + Freeman. See: Quick Start Guide (Getting started); User Guide (Power Supply Unit). Sample chamber The sample chamber completely encloses the target stage during the analysis procedure so protecting the operator from potentially hazardous radiation.
Page 18 The equipment contains no user-replaceable parts other than the spares provided. Do not use spares, accessories and consumables other than those supplied by Foster + Freeman. Refer all servicing to qualified Foster + Freeman personnel. Unauthorised servicing may void the warranty on this product. Care The product contains optical and other glass components.
Page 19 ECCO™: P OWER UPPLY ECCO™: Power Supply Unit ECCO™: Power Supply Unit Product code Manufacturer Foster + Freeman Ltd 85 − 264 V AC, 50/60 Hz; Electrical input 0.4 A (Max) Electrical output 5 V DC; 2.5 A (Max) Dimensions...
Page 20: Control Features
Use the equipment only for the intended purpose. Use the equipment only in accordance with the operating instructions. Use only with equipment specified by Foster + Freeman. Use only with spares, accessories and consumables supplied by Foster + Freeman. Do not use damaged equipment.
Page 21 Do not operate the equipment with an incompatible mains electricity supply. Do not operate the equipment without a reliable earth connection. Do not operate the equipment with damaged electrical connection cables. Use only with equipment specified by Foster + Freeman. Mechanical safety CAUTION Lift correctly Heavy Use safe lifting and handling procedures.
Page 22 12-4 ECCO™: Power Supply Unit (Hardware Guide 0140-12-03)
Page 23 Use the equipment only for the intended purpose. Use the equipment only in accordance with the operating instructions. Use only with equipment specified by Foster + Freeman. Use only with spares, accessories and consumables supplied by Foster + Freeman. Do not use damaged equipment.
Page 24 Do not operate the equipment with an incompatible mains electricity supply. Do not operate the equipment without a reliable earth connection. Do not operate the equipment with damaged electrical connection cables. Use only with equipment specified by Foster + Freeman. Thermal safety CAUTION Do not obstruct ventilation Hot surfaces Do not obstruct the ventilation ports or the air flow around them.
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