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Part MF-9085 INSTRUCTION MANUAL C3 Cell Stand w w w . b i o a n a l y t i c a l . c o m B i o a n a l y t i c a l S y s t e m s , I n c .
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Copyright 1997, 2001 Bioanalytical Systems, Inc. www.bioanalytical.com This instrument, either wholly or in part, is manufactured for research purposes only. Use for medical diagnosis is not intended, implied, or recommended by the manufacturer. Use for this purpose and accountability for same rest entirely with the user. Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ...
The stir motor/cell vial base pivots for easy removal and replacement of the cell vial. The C3 Cell Stand is part of an Electrochemical Accessories Package. The package also includes voltammetry cells, reference electrodes (silver/silver chloride), working electrodes (glassy carbon and platinum), an electrode polishing kit, and connecting tubing.
Shipping Damage Damage to any part of the C3 Cell Stand during shipping should be reported immediately to the freight handler and BAS Customer Service. Unless other arrangements have been made, the freight handler (shipper) is responsible for all damage or breakage to the instrument and parts.
Section 2. General Information repaired or replacement part. BAS is not obliged, however, to replace or repair any piece of equipment which has been abused, improperly installed, altered, damaged, or repaired by others. Defects in equipment do not include decomposition, wear, or damage by chemical action or corrosion.
After carefully unpacking the instrument, check the contents of the packages and inspect for Inspection of Shipment damage. Parts of the C3 Cell Stand are listed below. (This list is subject to change.) Please refer to the packing slip with your instrument to verify the parts. Retain the shipping box and packing material until you have fully tested the unit to be certain that no damage was incurred during shipment.
C3 near windows, air ducts, ovens, and refrigerators. Diffusion coefficients can change by 3%/°C. A water-jacketed cell may be required for very precise work. Place the C3 away from busy, congested areas. Remote, isolated areas are best for high- sensitivity work.
Section 3. Installation Cell Lead Connector. Back Panel Controls and Connections Remote Connector. 25-pin D connector for remote control of C3 Gas Inlet Connector for Cell Purging. Bulkhead fitting providing connection to external gas source. NOTE: 5 psi maximum. Thumb screws Fuse Holder.
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LEMO connector at each end. One end is inserted into the CELL socket on the back of the C3. The other end is inserted into the CELL socket in the back of the BAS 100 series. The ends are identical; therefore, it does not matter which end is connected to the BAS 100 series or the C3.
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LEMO connector at each end. One end is inserted into the CELL socket on the back of the C3. The other end is inserted into the CELL socket on the back of the epsilon. The ends are identical; therefore, it does not matter which end is connected to the epsilon or the C3.
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LEMO connector at each end. One end is inserted into the CELL socket on the back of the C3. The other end is inserted into the CELL socket on the back of the CV-27. The ends are identical; therefore, it does not matter which end is connected to the CV-27 or the C3.
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Push the barbed end into the tubing. The other end of the fitting connects to the GAS INLET port on the rear panel of the C3. To attach the line, simply push the connector into the port. A retaining clip will snap into place. The open end of the tygon tube is connected to a regulated gas supply.
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Section 3. Installation Electrode Leads The electrode lead wires extend through the front panel. The connectors are the spring-loaded, press-on type. Simply push the connector over the corresponding pin in the electrode to make the connection (Figure 7). Each wire is color coded to the electrode it attaches.
ON, high signal turns stir OFF). If opposite stir control polarity is needed (e.g., active high), then remove the jumper on the C3 printed circuit board (Figure 8) and place it on only one pin. The jumper is accessible after removing the side panel near the switches on the C3.
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Section 4. Operation Figure 9. Front Panel Cell Stand POWER STIR Remote PURGE Remote Blanket Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Section 4. Operation The remote connector of the C3 allows the stirring and gas purge functions to be controlled Remote Control by an external unit. The cell stand was specifically designed to be controlled by the appropriate commands from the BAS 100 Series Electrochemical Analyzer and CV-50W.
Section 5. Maintenance Section 5. Maintenance The C3 is a very rugged instrument and, with proper care, should give years of service. General Maintenance Following is a brief list of cautions and general maintenance considerations that will extend the lifetime of the instrument.
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