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Bruker BioSpin GRASI 1.0 Gradient and Shim Interface Unit User Manual Version NMR Spectroscopy think forward...
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The information in this manual may be altered without notice. BRUKER BIOSPIN accepts no responsibility for actions taken as a result of use of this manual. BRUKER BIOSPIN accepts no liability for any mistakes contained in the manual, leading to coincidental damage, whether during installation or operation of the instrument.
Front panel buttons ................19 Rear panel connectors ..............19 Gradient Coil Code connector from Gradient set ......19 Status and Command connector from GPSCU ......20 Status and Command connector to amplifier ......... 21 User Manual Version 001 BRUKER BIOSPIN 3 (41)
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Settings Update ................30 Firmware Update ................. 31 Device Reset ................32 Sub Toolbar Diagnostics ..............33 Event Log ..................33 Specification ..............35 General specifications ..............35 Figures ................37 Tables ................39 4 (41) BRUKER BIOSPIN User Manual Version 001...
Gradient Amplifier Channel Y Gradient Amplifier Gradient Controller GRASI Unit & DPP Channel Z Gradient Amplifier Channel B0 Gradient Amplifier Figure 1.1. GRASI Unit diagram Figure 1.2. GRASI Gradient and Shim Unit User Manual Version 001 BRUKER BIOSPIN 5 (41)
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Introduction 6 (41) BRUKER BIOSPIN User Manual Version 001...
Sprinkling or pouring liquids on the device is forbidden. Use a wet or alcohol soaked rag to clean the EMB. For corrective actions contact the BRUKER BIOSPIN representative in your coun- try. Labels Labels are provided to alert operating and service personnel to conditions that may cause personal injury or damage to the equipment from misuse or abuse.
(F) Wires This field indicates number of wires with the ground in the mains cord. • (G) Part Number This field indicates the assembly number that identifies the part number of the product. 8 (41) BRUKER BIOSPIN User Manual Version 001...
Labels Warning signs 2.2.3 Table 2.1. Danger DANGER! Please disconnect line cord before opening or prevent potential hazards such as: • Electric schock on power supply. • Contact burn with heatsink. User Manual Version 001 BRUKER BIOSPIN 9 (41)
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Safety 10 (41) BRUKER BIOSPIN User Manual Version 001...
The installation of the device must be done only by an authorized and qualified technician, in total accordance with the running standards. Every breakdown due to a non-respect of the following instructions will not be attributable to Bruker and will not be covered by the guarantee clauses.
3. After approximatively one minute, the LEDs turn off. The GRASI unit is ready for use. 4. If the LEDs do not turn off, see the"Troubleshooting" on page 15. 12 (41) BRUKER BIOSPIN User Manual Version 001...
U FROM AMPLIFIER X U FROM AMPLIFIER Y ADC 1 U FROM AMPLIFIER Z POWER CONTROL I FROM AMPLIFIER X I FROM AMPLIFIER Y ADC 2 I FROM AMPLIFIER Z Figure 4.1. Functional block diagram User Manual Version 001 BRUKER BIOSPIN 13 (41)
The first step before starting is to select the type of amplifier used with the GRASI unit. This selection is performed using a dedicated Web page. This action should be done only by Bruker trained personnel. Choosing a wrong amplifier type can lead to irreversible damage of the entire spectrometer. The selection is done once at the first switch on.
DSP control could not be started check if the Coil Code is selected The three LEDs are blinking in An internal error occurred HW-Reset the GRASI Unit turn User Manual Version 001 BRUKER BIOSPIN 15 (41)
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Operation 16 (41) BRUKER BIOSPIN User Manual Version 001...
The GRASI Unit is powered by the mains input. Main characteristics • AC input voltage range : 208-230VAC • AC inrush current : 40A at 230VAC • Power consumption : 220VAC 300mA • Fuses : 2A T 250VAC User Manual Version 001 BRUKER BIOSPIN 17 (41)
This unit is equiped with a "RESET" button to reset errors. Figure 5.4. Error reset button Rear panel connectors Gradient Coil Code connector from Gradient set 5.6.1 Coil Code Interface Connector from Coil to GRASI. Figure 5.5. Sub-D 37 pin female connector User Manual Version 001 BRUKER BIOSPIN 19 (41)
Unused Unused TC_2 Unused Unused TC_3 Unused Status and Command connector from GPSCU 5.6.2 Status and Command connectors from GPSCU to GRASI on each channel. Figure 5.6. Sub-D 15 pin male connector 20 (41) BRUKER BIOSPIN User Manual Version 001...
URL. Some of these pages are only status pages to inform the operator, some other pages allow to modify several parameters of the GRASI unit. You should get the following start screen. User Manual Version 001 BRUKER BIOSPIN 25 (41)
6.2.1 This page shows the main information of the device. On the left frame, the operator can choose a submenu to get the remaining information concerning the device. Figure 6.1. Device Information 26 (41) BRUKER BIOSPIN User Manual Version 001...
6.2.2 Select the tab "Information", then the item "Device status". This page shows the device status. When a fault is detected, the corresponding item is in red color. Figure 6.2. Device Status User Manual Version 001 BRUKER BIOSPIN 27 (41)
BIS Content 6.2.3 This page shows the BIS content of the different GRASI channels. It also shows the BIS content of the CPU board and the Controller board. Figure 6.3. BIS Content 28 (41) BRUKER BIOSPIN User Manual Version 001...
Select the tab "Basic Operations". If necessary, click the item "Reset error" on the left menu. This has the same effect as the "Reset error" button on the GRASI front panel. Figure 6.4. Reset Error User Manual Version 001 BRUKER BIOSPIN 29 (41)
Sub Toolbar Maintenance Settings Update 6.4.1 When necessary, some settings may be updated or upgraded via BRUKER data files. In this case, select the tab "Maintenance", then the item "Settings update" in the left menu. Select the settings file with the browser, then click the "Update" button to start the update process.
"Update" button to start the update process. This process may request several minutes. Please do not quit before the window changes and informs that the update was successful. The two windows are the following: Figure 6.6. Firmware Update User Manual Version 001 BRUKER BIOSPIN 31 (41)
In order to avoid an undesired reset, the operator will have to confirm by clicking the "Perform Software Reset" button. Resetting the device sets it into the same state as after the first turn on. Figure 6.7. Device Reset 32 (41) BRUKER BIOSPIN User Manual Version 001...
Select the tab "Diagnostics", then the item "Event log" in the left menu. On this page, the operator can verify which actions have been performed and which events happened since the unit has been switched on. Figure 6.8. Event Log User Manual Version 001 BRUKER BIOSPIN 33 (41)
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Servicing the GRASI 34 (41) BRUKER BIOSPIN User Manual Version 001...
Natural Convection Size 19" rack cabinet x 2U height x 460mm depth Weight Power requirements 100 - 240VAC ±10%, single phase 50-60Hz Bruker part number W1522072 Consumption max. 69VA (0,300A @ 230VAC) User Manual Version 001 BRUKER BIOSPIN 35 (41)
Interlock to GPSCU (on 2 pin BINDER Interlock Connector) A0 to A6 for Coil Code (on SUB-D 37 Coil Code Connector from Gradient Set and 6 pin BINDER Coil Code Connector to GPSCU) 36 (41) BRUKER BIOSPIN User Manual Version 001...
Table 5.10. Twinaxe definition ................23 Table 5.11. RJ45 8 pin definition ................23 6 Servicing the GRASI 7 Specification Table 7.1. GRASI Unit Specifications ..............35 Table 7.2. GRASI unit Inputs / Outputs specifications ...........36 User Manual Version 001 BRUKER BIOSPIN 39 (41)
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End of Document User Manual Version 001 BRUKER BIOSPIN 41 (41)
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