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Summary of Contents for Gamry VistaShield Stir/Purge
- Page 1 VistaShield Stir/Purge Operator’s Manual...
- Page 3 If You Have Problems Please visit our service and support page at www.gamry.com/service-support/. This page contains information on installation, software updates, and training. It also contains links to the latest available documentation. If you are unable to locate the information you need from our website, you can contact us via email using the link provided on our website.
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Page 4: Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Gamry Instruments, Inc. warrants to the original user of this product that it shall be free of defects resulting from faulty manufacture of the product or its components for a period of two years from the original shipment date of your purchase. -
Page 5: Disclaimers
Gamry Framework: copyright 1989–2017, Gamry Instruments, Inc., all rights reserved. VistaShield, Stir/Purge, Reference 600, PC4, PCI4, Series G, and Gamry are trademarks of Gamry Instruments, Inc. No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form without the prior written consent of Gamry Instruments, Inc. -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
About the VistaShield and Stir/Purge Notational conventions Chapter 3: Unpacking and Installation – Complete Unit Unpacking Initial visual inspection Physical location VistaShield Stir/Purge setup options Software Installation USB Port Power cord and power connection Power-up test Gas Fitting Installation Chapter 4: Adding a Stir/Purge to a VistaShield and Stand-Alone Operation... - Page 8 Copyrights - USB port CONTROL Digital I/O Connector Gas connections Chassis ground Appendix A: Firmware Updates Computer requirements First-time device-installation in Windows ® Appendix B: CE Certificate Declaration of Conformity Certificate of Conformance Appendix C: Specifications Appendix C: Specifications Comprehensive Index...
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Page 9: Chapter 1: Safety Considerations
AC mains connection to the power supply The VistaShield Stir/Purge does not connect directly to an AC mains supply. Instead, the mains is connected to the desktop AC-adapter, which outputs 12 V DC, which in turn powers the Stir/Purge. -
Page 10: Grounding In The Vistashield And Stir/Purge
Chapter 1: Safety Considerations - Grounding in the VistaShield and Stir/Purge The VistaShield Stir/Purge is normally provided with an AC line cord suitable for your location. This AC line cord connects the AC mains to the AC power adapter. If your VistaShield has been provided without an AC line cord, or a cord that is not compatible with your local AC mains socket, obtain a line cord certified for use in your country. -
Page 11: Environmental Limits
Chapter 1: Safety Considerations - Environmental limits Environmental limits There are environmental-limit conditions on the storage, shipping and operation of this equipment. The VistaShield Stir/Purge has not been designed for outdoor use. Storage Ambient Temperature –40C to 75C Relative Humidity... -
Page 12: Leakage Into The Stir/Purge
Always take appropriate precautions when using these materials. When lightly cleaning the Faraday cage portion of the VistaShield Stir/Purge, the above notes are adequate. For more thorough cleaning (e.g., of dried-on chemicals) we highly recommend that you remove the Faraday cage from the Stir/Purge. -
Page 13: Ce Compliance
RF energy and transient events, and mandating safety requirements. Gamry Instruments, Inc. has designed and tested the Stir/Purge to comply with these standards. The relevant CE regulations include EN 61010 and EN 61326. - Page 14 Chapter 1: Safety Considerations - RoHS Compliance 1 - 6...
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Page 15: Chapter 2: Introduction
Chapter 2: Introduction About this manual This manual covers the installation, safety, and use of the Gamry Instruments VistaShield Stir/Purge. This manual describes use of a Stir/Purge Option and VistaShield with Revision 5.6 of the Gamry Framework software. This manual does not discuss software installation or software operation in any detail. Software support for the Stir/Purge is described in the Gamry’s On-line Help system. -
Page 16: Notational Conventions
Notational conventions In order to make this manual more readable we have adopted some notational conventions. These are used throughout this manual and all other Gamry Instruments manuals: • Numbered lists. A numbered list is reserved for step-by-step procedures, with the steps always performed sequentially. -
Page 17: Chapter 3: Unpacking And Installation - Complete Unit
Chapter 3: Unpacking and Installation – Complete Unit This chapter of the Gamry Instruments Inc. VistaShield Stir/Purge Operator’s Manual covers normal installation of the Stir/Purge when purchased with a VistaShield. When this is the case, the Stir/Purge has already been mounted under the VistaShield. -
Page 18: Unpacking
After you remove your VistaShield with Stir/Purge from its shipping carton, check it for any signs of shipping damage. If any damage is noted, please notify Gamry Instruments, Inc. and the shipping carrier immediately. Save the shipping container for possible inspection by the carrier. -
Page 19: Software Installation
Power cord and power connection The VistaShield Stir/Purge does not plug directly in the AC mains supply. Instead, the mains is connected to an external power supply, which supplies a regulated 12-volt DC output. This regulated DC is then connected to the POWER IN jack on the rear of the Stir/Purge. -
Page 20: Power-Up Test
LED indicators is not important at this time. Caution: If the POWER LED goes on, then turns off and stays off, the Stir/Purge is not working properly! Contact Gamry Instruments or your local Gamry Instruments representative as soon as possible if this power-up test fails. -
Page 21: Gas Fitting Installation
Chapter 3: Unpacking and Installation – Complete Unit--Gas fitting installation Gas fitting installation Three purge gas ports exit the Stir/Purge from the rear of the unit. One is used as the gas inlet and two are used as gas outlets. All three ports are designed to accept 1/8” NPT male fittings. The hose barbs normally used in these ports protrude significantly from the case, which can make them susceptible to damage during shipping and unpacking. - Page 22 Chapter 3: Unpacking and Installation – Complete Unit--Gas fitting installation 3 - 6...
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Page 23: Chapter 4: Adding A Stir/Purge To A Vistashield And Stand-Alone Operation
Unpacking When you receive your Stir/Purge option, please verify that you have received the following items: Stir/Purge unit Stir/Purge Operators manual Gamry Software installation CD-ROM AC Line cord 12 V output desktop power supply Quick-disconnect 1/8” NPT Quick-disconnect with shut-off Qty 2 of 1/8”... -
Page 24: Installation Of The Stir/Purge As A Stand-Alone System
Chapter 4: Adding a Stir/Purge to a VistaShield and Stand-Alone Operation--Installation of the Stir/Purge as a stand-alone system 3. Fix the VistaShield to the Stir/Purge, using four flat-head screws supplied in Stir/Purge Configuration Kit packet, as shown: 4. The installation of the Stir/Purge option onto the VistaShield is now complete. Continue the system installation using the information in Chapter 3. -
Page 25: Disassembly Of The Stir/Purge From The Vistashield
Disassembly of the Stir/Purge from the VistaShield Circumstances may require removal of a Stir/Purge option from a VistaShield. If the Stir/Purge is in need of service, it should be returned to Gamry separately. Follow these step-by-step instructions to disassemble the system. - Page 26 --Disassembly of the Stir/Purge from the VistaShield 4 - 4...
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Page 27: Chapter 5: Panel Indicators And Controls
Chapter 5: Panel Indicators and Controls--Front panel Chapter 5: Panel Indicators and Controls Front panel The Stir/Purge front panel includes one valve knob, one 16-position control knob, two 3-position toggle switches, one 2-position toggle switch, and four LED indicators. Each of these is discussed in this chapter. The POWER Switch and LED Power switch and LED... -
Page 28: Stir Toggle And Led
Chapter 5: Panel Indicators and Controls--Front panel to its maximum rotation rate at the lower right. Stirring speed increases in exponential fashion with approximate speeds indicated in the table below. Stirring speed ramps up over a few seconds, starting slowly, then speeding up. -
Page 29: Gas Toggle And Led
The LED above the toggle switch is lit whenever the gas flow is directed to PURGE, whether manually via the toggle or through software when the switch is set to REMOTE. The default behavior with the Gamry Framework software is that blanket gas flows before, during, and after an experiment. The purge gas flows only when performing the stir/purge operation. -
Page 30: Rear Panel
POWER IN jack POWER IN jack The VistaShield Stir/Purge derives power from +12 volts DC input through the POWER IN jack. The input current is less than 500 mA. Caution: Use of an incorrect power source can damage the Stir/Purge’s power supply, and/or reduce function. -
Page 31: Control Digital I/O Connector
The Digital I/O is a compact 15-pin D female connector that is fully isolated from the Stir/Purge Chassis. A cable for connecting the Digital I/O to a Gamry Potentiostat is included. If you purchase a 3 party cable, ensure that the cable has all 15 pins connected. -
Page 32: Chassis Ground
USB connectors are both isolated so that the Stir/Purge is not in ground contact when either is connected. Proper use of the VistaShield Stir/Purge and Faraday Cage has the ground post inside the Faraday cage connected to the ground reference of the potentiostat. If this ground reference is also an earth ground then the system will be earth-grounded. -
Page 33: Appendix A: Firmware Updates
The USB port on the Rear panel of the Stir/Purge is only used for updates to the Stir/Purge firmware. This should be required infrequently, if required at all. Gamry Instruments recommends that you update your Stir/Purge firmware only when a Gamry representative tells you that an update is needed. -
Page 34: First-Time Device-Installation In Windows
Plug and Play Manager. ® If you have your Gamry Instruments software CD (or DVD), insert it in your computer’s CD (or DVD) drive, select Install the software automatically radio button, then click the Next button. The Windows Device Manger will install the required files from the CD. -
Page 35: Appendix B: Ce Certificate
According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and CEN/CENELEC EN 45014 Manufacturer's Name and Location: This declaration is for the Gamry Instruments product models: Vista Shield™ Stir/Purge™ The declaration is based upon compliance with the following directives: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC as amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC... -
Page 36: Certificate Of Conformance
--Certificate of Conformance Certificate of Conformance 6 - 4... -
Page 37: Appendix C: Specifications
--Appendix C: Specifications Appendix C: Specifications Specifications apply at 25C, 115 V power, and operation of Gamry Instruments Vista Shield Stir/Purge unless otherwise noted. All specifications are subject to change without notice. Environmental Temperature 0 to 45 ˚C Humidity 10 to 90... - Page 38 --Appendix C: Specifications 6 - 6...
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Page 39: Comprehensive Index
Comprehensive Index-- Comprehensive Index quick-disconnect, 3-5 radio frequency, 1-4 RFI, 1-4 AC adapter, 1-1 safety, 1-1 AC-adapter, 1-1 service, 1-4 service contract, i Blanket (B) port, 3-5 shipping, 1-3 shipping damage, 1-1 CE Compliance, 1-5 sparging, 2-1 cleaning, 1-3, 1-4 specifications, 6-5 computer requirements, 6-1 stand-one, 4-2... - Page 40 734 Louis Drive Warminster PA 18974 Tel: 215 682 9330 Fax: 215 682 9331 www.gamry.com info@gamry.com...
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