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Insert new module for the Autolab 8-Series
INSERT NEW MODULE FOR THE
AUTOLAB 8-SERIES
Editorial
Metrohm Autolab B.V.
Kanaalweg 29 G, 3526 KM Utrecht
The Netherlands
Tel: +31 30 2893154
Fax: +31 30 2880715
E-mail:
autolab@metrohm-autolab.com
Website:
www.metrohm-autolab.com
© Copyright 2011 Metrohm Autolab
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  • Page 1 INSERT NEW MODULE FOR THE AUTOLAB 8-SERIES Editorial Metrohm Autolab B.V. Kanaalweg 29 G, 3526 KM Utrecht The Netherlands Tel: +31 30 2893154 Fax: +31 30 2880715 E-mail: autolab@metrohm-autolab.com Website: www.metrohm-autolab.com © Copyright 2011 Metrohm Autolab P a g e...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Insert new module for the Autolab 8-Series Table of Contents 1 – Introduction ......................3 2 – Overview table loose modules ................4 3 – Opening the Autolab cabinet .................. 5 4 – How to insert the new module(s) ................8 5 –...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Insert new module for the Autolab 8-Series 1 – Introduction The Autolab instrument has 3 different casings, which can be recognized as follows: 1. Old types with serial numbers starting with AUTyynnnn where yy stands for the year of production. These were instruments produced before 1999 (s/n ≤ AUT990789). 2.

  • Page 4: Overview Table Loose Modules

    Insert new module for the Autolab 8-Series 2 – Overview table loose modules PGSTAT100N Module Items Quantity Required software compatible? Module label SMB-Coax cable SMB-Coax cable copper GPES 4.9.7 or higher YES, with adjusted DIFFAMP SMB-Coax –Banana cable Nova 1.2 or higher Alligator clip Warning on PGSTAT100N Module label...

  • Page 5: Opening The Autolab Cabinet

    Insert new module for the Autolab 8-Series 3 – Opening the Autolab cabinet The 8-series instruments are fitted in the N form factor cabinet shown in Figure 1. Figure 1 - The 8-series Autolab instruments Four instruments fit in this group: •...
  • Page 6 Insert new module for the Autolab 8-Series Figure 3 – Open the cabinet by sliding the cover of the cabinet 4. Lift the top cover and remove it from the instrument and disconnect the earth cable (see Figure 4). Figure 4 – Lift the cover Now the analog bus can be reached from the top.
  • Page 7 Insert new module for the Autolab 8-Series Figure 5 – Locate the four indicated screws holding the front panel 2. At the bottom of the front panel the same construction is used. The screws can be reached through holes in the bottom cover. These screws must be removed without turning the Autolab upside down.

  • Page 8: How To Insert The New Module(S)

    Insert new module for the Autolab 8-Series Figure 7 – Remove the front panel 4 – How to insert the new module(s) The optional modules for the 8-Series Autolab instrument must be installed in the pre- defined positions indicated in Figure 8. Figure 8 –...
  • Page 9 Insert new module for the Autolab 8-Series 3. Connect the inserted module to the analog bus, using the pre-installed green connectors . Depending on the module, additional steps may be necessary: a. For the ECD module additional connections are required (please refer to Section 7).

  • Page 10: Analog Bus Overview

    Insert new module for the Autolab 8-Series 5 – Analog bus overview Figure 9 shows a complete overview of the analog bus of the Autolab. Figure 9 – Detailed overview of the default analog bus wiring diagram 6 – Analog bus adjustments for the FRA2 or FRA32M module The FRA2 and FRA32M modules are supplied with three additional SMB cables.

  • Page 11: Connections For The Fra32M Module

    Insert new module for the Autolab 8-Series Figure 10 – Overview of the connections between the FRA2 module and the PGSTAT 6.2 – Connections for the FRA32M module Place the SMB cables between the FRA32M module and the PGSTAT analog board, as shown in Figure 11.

  • Page 12: Analog Bus Adjustments For The Ecd Module

    Insert new module for the Autolab 8-Series Figure 11 – Overview of the connections between the FRA32M and the PGSTAT 7 – Analog bus adjustments for the ECD module An additional SMB cable is provided with the ECD module. Locate CONN3 on the ECD module and CONN4 on the control amplifier of the Autolab.

  • Page 13: Analog Bus Adjustments For The Adc10M Module

    Insert new module for the Autolab 8-Series Figure 12 – An additional SMB cable must be placed between the ECD and the control amplifier The ECD installation can be tested using Nova (version 1.3 or higher), as explained in Section 14 of this document. The ECD module installed can also be tested with the GPES software following the instructions provided in the Autolab 4.9 Installation and Diagnostics manual.

  • Page 14: Trigger Cable For Scan250/Adc10M Combination

    Insert new module for the Autolab 8-Series Figure 13 – A ferrite bead must be installed on the analog bus connection to the ADC10M module Follow these steps to install the ferrite bead, supplied with the module: 1. Locate the ADC10M wire 3 (see Figure 13). 2.
  • Page 15 Insert new module for the Autolab 8-Series Figure 14 – The trigger cable must be installed between the SCAN250 and the ADC10M Locate CONN5 on the ADC10M and CONN4 on the SCAN250 and connect both with the supplied trigger cable The ADC10M/SCAN250 combination can be tested using Nova (version 1.2 or higher), as explained in Section 14 of this document.

  • Page 16: Analog Bus Adjustments For The Ba Module

    Insert new module for the Autolab 8-Series 10 – Analog bus adjustments for the BA module For the BA module the SMB coaxial cables should be connected between the BA module and the PGSTAT and the FRA2 or FRA32M, if applicable. Note: The supplied jumper cable is NOT used for the BA module in an 8-Series instrument! 10.1 –...

  • Page 17: If The Fra32M Module Is Present

    Insert new module for the Autolab 8-Series c. Connect I-PGSTAT of the BA to FRA I of the PGSTAT. 7. Connect the SMB to 4 mm banana cable, labelled WE2, to the dedicated plug on the Autolab differential amplifier. 10.2 – If the FRA32M module is present For the BA module the SMB coaxial cables should be connected as shown in Figure 16.

  • Page 18: If The Fra2 Or Fra32M Module Is Not Present

    Insert new module for the Autolab 8-Series 11. Connect the SMB to 4 mm banana cable, labelled WE2, to the dedicated plug on the Autolab differential amplifier. 10.3 – If the FRA2 or FRA32M module is not present Follow the same steps detailed above, starting at point 2 (skip point 1). Note: the BA module acts as a feed through for the cables from the FRA2 module.

  • Page 19: Connections To The Px1000 Module

    Insert new module for the Autolab 8-Series The ECN installation can be tested using Nova (version 1.5 or higher), as explained in Section 14 of this document. The ECN module installed can also be tested with the GPES software following the instructions provided in the Autolab 4.9 Installation and Diagnostics manual.

  • Page 20: Calibration Of The Fra32M And Fra2 Module With Nova

    Insert new module for the Autolab 8-Series • Pin 3 must be connected to ADC channel 8. The pX1000 installation can be tested using Nova (version 1.4 or higher), as explained in Section 14 of this document. Note: the pX1000 is NOT supported in the GPES software. Important: the combination of the pX1000 with the ECN is not possible.
  • Page 21 Insert new module for the Autolab 8-Series FRA2CAL.INI file to the hardware setup (see Figure 20). When prompted, select C1/C2 calibration factors the type of instrument in the dialog window, as show in Figure 20. Figure 20 – Importing the FRA2CAL.INI file in NOVA 5.

  • Page 22: Determination Of The C1 And C2 Parameter In Nova

    2. Be sure C1 and C2 are set initially to 0.0 (see previous section and Figure 21). PGSTAT C1 calibration.nox 3. Import the procedure from the NOVA installation folder (File – Import procedure). The default installation folder is C:\Program Files\Metrohm Autolab\SharedDatabases\Module test. 22 | P a g e...
  • Page 23 Insert new module for the Autolab 8-Series 4. Connect the Autolab Dummy cell as shown in Figure 22. Connect the ground lead from the PGSTAT to the Faraday cage. Do not connect the ground lead from the PGSTAT to the Dummy cell. Place the dummy cell in the Faraday cage. Figure 22 –...
  • Page 24 Insert new module for the Autolab 8-Series Figure 24 – A reminder message is shown at the beginning of the measurement 7. During the measurement, the measured data will be plotted as a Bode plot similar to the example shown in Figure 25. Figure 25 –...
  • Page 25 Insert new module for the Autolab 8-Series Figure 26 – The experimentally determined value of C1 is reported in a Message box at the end of the measurement 9. Open the Hardware setup of Nova (Tools – Hardware setup). Select the instrument type in the Main Module frame in the hardware setup window and adjust the value of C1 to the value reported in the Message box (see Figure 27).

  • Page 26: Determination Of C2

    RE/CE and WE/S are not connected together. Connect the ground lead from the PGSTAT to the Faraday cage. Figure 29 – Overview of the connection required for the determination of C2 The default installation folder is C:\Program Files\Metrohm Autolab\SharedDatabases\Module test. 26 | P a g e...
  • Page 27 Insert new module for the Autolab 8-Series 3. Start the measurement and wait until it has been finished. Ignore the warning displayed during the procedure validation (see Figure 30). Figure 30 – Ignore the warning shown during the validation of the procedure 4.
  • Page 28 Insert new module for the Autolab 8-Series Figure 32 – Typical Bode plot obtained during the C2 calibration 6. The data is automatically fitted and the results of the fitting are reported in a Message box at the end of the measurement (see Figure 33). Figure 33 –...
  • Page 29 Insert new module for the Autolab 8-Series Figure 34 – Change the value of C2 to the value reported in the Message box 8. Click OK to save the changes and wait for the Autolab to be reinitialized using the updated Hardware setup.

  • Page 30: No Calibration Possible

    C1 and C2 values (for the FRA32M module), together with the serial number of the instrument to Metrohm Autolab by email (service@metrohm-autolab.com). This is important for future service. If not sent back, Metrohm Autolab will not be able to service this instrument properly.

  • Page 31: Verification Of The Calibration Of The Fra Module

    Insert new module for the Autolab 8-Series Figure 36 – Editing the values of C1 and C2 in Nova 13.3 – Verification of the calibration of the FRA module A dedicated test for the FRA module is provided in NOVA. Please refer to section 14 for more information on the testing of modules in NOVA.
  • Page 32 Insert new module for the Autolab 8-Series 5. Refer to the module tests described in the Nova Getting Started manual or in the Module test in Nova, available from the Help menu (see Figure 37). Figure 37 – The Module test with Nova document described how to test the modules in Nova 32 | P a g e...

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