Table of Contents Contact ......................7 Introduction....................9 General Information....................9 Limitation of Liability ....................9 Customer Service..................... 9 Warranty........................9 Copyright ........................9 General View......................10 Safety......................11 Approved Persons....................11 Customer Responsibilities..................12 Key Words......................13 Residual Risks......................14 2.4.1 Persons ........................14 2.4.2 Intended Use ......................
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Table of Contents Set into Operation....................36 Troubleshooting ..................37 Safety ........................37 Problem ........................38 6.2.1 During Transportation..................... 38 6.2.2 During Assembly ....................38 6.2.3 During Cooling Procedure ..................40 6.2.4 During Energizing and Shimming ................44 6.2.5 During Operation of the Magnet Stand..............47 6.2.6 During Standard Operation..................
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Table of Contents 9.15 Shim Switch Heater....................73 9.16 Energizing Assignment and Currents..............74 9.17 Magnetic Center ..................... 75 9.18 Cycling Assignment and Shim Currents..............76 9.19 Energizing Currents....................77 9.20 Deenergizing Assignment and Currents..............77 9.21 Current Lead ......................79 9.21.1 Wiring Diagram Magnet..................
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Contact Manufacturer Bruker BioSpin AG Industriestrasse 26 CH–8117 Faellanden Switzerland Phone: + 41 44 825 91 11 Fax: + 41 44 825 96 96 http://www.bruker.com E-mail: 2nd-level-support.bbio@bruker.com Please refer to the Model No., Serial No. and Internal Order No. in all correspondence regarding the NMR system or components thereof.
• arbitrary changes or modifications and • use of not approved spare parts or accessories. Customer Service Technical support is provided by Bruker Service via telephone or e-mail. For contact information see page 7 of this document. Warranty The warranty terms can be found in the sales documents of the magnet system and in the Terms and Conditions of Bruker BioSpin AG.
Introduction General View Magnet Stand RT Vessel RT Bore Nitrogen Turrets Heat Exchanger Current Lead Turret Nitrogen Flow System Helium Flow System Helium fill-in Turret with Helium fill-in port Figure 1.1: General View of a Magnet System with 2 Helium Turrets The heart of the NMR magnet system is a superconducting magnet located inside the helium vessel, which is filled with liquid helium.
(including all necessary knowledge of applicable regulations and regulatory requirements) to perform specific tasks on the magnet system and its components. Bruker Service Personnel are qualified to identify possible hazards and risks and to perform all possible steps to eliminate or minimize these risks.
Safety Customer Responsibilities The customer must obey the security advice and the rules for safety, applicable local accident prevention and environmental protection correctly for the magnet system. Furthermore, the customer is responsible for keeping the magnet system in good technical condition. In particular: •...
Safety Key Words Safety instructions in this manual are marked with symbols. The safety instructions are introduced using indicative words which express the extent of the hazard. In order to avoid accidents, personal injury or damage to property, always observe safety instructions and proceed with care.
Do not exceed specified values for operating the magnet system. • Do not use inserts inside the RT bore not approved by Bruker Service. Damage claims from damages caused by other than the intended use of the magnet system are excluded and the customer is held liable.
Safety 2.4.3 Safety Devices WARNING Risk of damage to life and limb due to not sufficient safety devices. Several safety devices ensure safe operation of the magnet system. They must always be in correct working condition. Thus: • Do not block safety devices. •...
Thus: • Maintain signs and labels in a readable state. • Replace damaged or not readable signs and labels immediately. New signs and labels can be ordered from Bruker Service. 2.4.6 Technical Risks Magnetic Field WARNING Risk of damage to life and limb due to high magnetic fields.
Contact with the eyes may cause blindness. Refer to Warning: Low Temperature on page 21. Thus: • Only use cryogenic agents in well ventilated rooms. In case of doubt ask Bruker Service. • Wear an oxygen monitor on the body during service and maintenance work.
The evaporating helium will displace the breathing air. In case of not sufficient ventilation this may result in death by suffocation. Thus: • The magnet system site must be well ventilated. In case of doubt contact Bruker Service. • The evaporating gas may resemble smoke. Never pour water on the magnet system.
Safety Low Temperatures WARNING Risk of injury due to low temperatures of liquids and metal parts. Physical contact with extremely cold liquids and metal parts may cause serious injuries. Contact with the skin may cause cold burns. Contact with the eyes may cause blindness.
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Safety Risk of Tilting WARNING Risk of injury due to tilting of the magnet system. The magnet system is very sensitive to lateral forces. It may tilt. Thus: • Do not climb onto the magnet system. • Do not lean items against the magnet system. •...
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Safety Transportation CAUTION Risk of injury and property damage due to incorrect transportation. The boxes may tilt, movement may get out of control. Thus persons may get injured and the cryostat or further equipment may be damaged. Thus: • Be careful while unloading and moving the boxes. •...
Safety Personal Protective Equipment The personal protective equipment must be worn at any time while working on the magnet system and further equipment to prevent health hazards. Protective Goggles Used to protect the eyes from injury due to flying cold liquids and parts. Protective Gloves Used to protect the hands from injury caused by contact with extremely cold liquids or surfaces and for protection from injury caused by rough edges.
Safety Description of Signs and Labels Signs and labels are always related to their immediate vicinity. The following signs and labels are found on the magnet system and in the vicinity. Prohibition sign: No person with pacemakers! People with pacemakers are endangered in the identified area of 0.5 mT (5 Gauss) and are not allowed to enter these areas.
Safety Safety Devices The supplied cryostat of the magnet system is equipped with the following safety devices: 1 Drop-off plate 2 One-way valve of the nitrogen vessel 3 Safety valve of the nitrogen vessel 4 One-way valve of the helium vessel 5 Quench valves Figure 2.1: Safety Devices of the Cryostat with 2 Helium Turrets ZTKS0173 / Z31990 / 04...
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Safety Quench Valve The quench valves (5) are the safety devices of the helium vessel. They open with a defined pressure. In case of an accidental overpressure in the helium vessel the quench valves will release the pressure smoothly. Safety Valve The safety valve (3) is the safety device of the nitrogen vessel.
Safety Behavior in Danger and Emergency Situations Preparations • Keep the emergency exits free at all times. • Prepare and maintain an up-to-date list of emergency telephone numbers in the magnet system area. In Case of Emergency • Leave the danger zone immediately. •...
Transportation Safety The transportation is carried out by Bruker Service or approved persons. However, it may happen that other persons have to receive the delivery of the shipping boxes. In this case it is essential to obey the instructions in this chapter and to inform these persons before.
• Contact Bruker Service before installation. The claim for damage expires after the fixed period. Thus: Report damages to Bruker Service immediately after detection of damage. For contact information see page 7 of this document. ZTKS0173 / Z31990 / 04...
Transportation Transportation by Fork Lift / Pallet Jack A fork lift is recommended for transporting the boxes to the installation site. Approved Persons: Approved forklift / pallet jack operator Precondition: The fork lift / pallet jack must be approved for the transportation weight (refer to the supplied Sales Information).
Transportation Transportation with a Crane A crane is recommended for lifting the cryostat out of the box. Approved Persons: Approved crane operator Precondition: The crane must be approved for the transportation weight (see Dimen- sions for Transportation on page 58). Attachment Points Exclusively use the marked eyelets as attachment points for the lifting equipment.
Storage temperature: 5 – 40 °C. • Storage humidity: less than 50% @ 23 °C. Disposal For disposal after the life cycle please contact Bruker Service for further information. For contact information see page 7 of this document. ZTKS0173 / Z31990 / 04...
Operation Safety Approved Persons Bruker Service, Approved Customer Personnel WARNING Magnetic Field (see page Cryogenic Agents (see page Electricity (see page Gas under Pressure (see page ZTKS0173 / Z31990 / 04...
Operation Set into Operation If the magnet system is equipped with a magnet stand with pneumatic isolators: Set the magnet stand into operation by switching the pneumatic controller to UP position. Figure 5.1: Start the Magnet Stand For any work at the magnet system like maintenance or refill of cryogenic agents stop the magnet stand by switching the pneumatic controller to DOWN position.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting must be performed only with approved qualification. In case of doubts or problems not specified in the following list contact Bruker Service immediately. For contact information see page 7 of this manual. Safety Only approved persons should perform the troubleshooting tasks. They are outlined in this chapter: •...
During Assembly Indicator Possible reason Solution Performed by Ceiling height too Site does not meet Choose another site that Bruker Service low for assembly the required meets the required on magnet stand. conditions. conditions. Ceiling height too Site does not meet...
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This work requires to remove the bottom plate. Before removing the bottom plate check that the suspension tubes of the helium vessel are not broken. Install the safety device for fall protection (not supplied). Contact Bruker Service for further information. ZTKS0173 / Z31990 / 04...
6.2.3 During Cooling Procedure Indicator Possible reason Solution Performed by Cooling with liquid Empty transporta- Refill or replace transporta- Bruker Service nitrogen is too tion dewar. tion dewar. slow. Transfer pressure Increase transfer pressure Bruker Service too low. slightly (max. pressure 0.3 bar).
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Table continued Indicator Possible reason Solution Performed by • Keep the pumping unit RT vessel Vacuum is broken Bruker Service connected until filling with becomes cold and or less than liquid helium is finished. wet. mbar. • Continue as in problem ...
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Indicator Possible reason Solution Performed by Warm the magnet coil Nitrogen ice in the Times between Bruker Service with warm helium gas helium vessel. pumping and by using the precooling flushing were too tube until the whole coil is long. Nitrogen at 90 K or above.
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Possible reason Solution Performed by The cooling of the The helium transfer Check the helium transfer Bruker Service magnet coil does line is defective. line for ice. If there are cold not continue spots visible, replace the although helium is helium transfer line.
Indicator Possible reason Solution Performed by The current lead The connector is Carefully remove the ice Bruker Service can not be inserted covered with ice with warm helium gas. completely into the (frozen moisture or Use the dipstick or the connector.
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Indicator Possible reason Solution Performed by Current lead can The connector is Carefully remove the ice Bruker Service not be removed. covered with ice with warm helium gas over (frozen moisture or the helium flow system. Use nitrogen ice). the dipstick or the precooling...
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Possible reason Solution Performed by Shim current can The control cable is Connect the control cable Bruker Service not be set correctly. not connected correctly to the current lead correctly to the and to the power supply. current lead or to the power supply.
Arrange Customer via accessories or cables in loose S- or U- Personnel cables. shapes. If the problem is still not Approved solved, contact Bruker Customer Service. Personnel Magnet system is Check the level; adjust if Approved touching the necessary.
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It must be Customer low. in the range of 5 to 8 bar Personnel (70 to 112 psi). If the problem is still not Approved solved, contact Bruker Customer Service. Personnel The magnet Stop the pneumatic Bruker Service system is not level.
Check the helium boil off Customer increasing. daily. Personnel The helium flow Contact Bruker Service Approved system is covered immediately! Do not try to Customer with ice. remove ice from the helium Personnel flow system!
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Indicator Possible reason Solution Performed by Quench. Loss of supercon- After a Quench on Approved ductivity. page 52. Contact Bruker Customer Service immediately! Personnel Cold spots in the Alignment of the Contact Bruker Service. Approved RT bore. vessels not correct.
6.2.7 During De-energizing and Warming Indicator Possible reason Solution Performed by The magnet The helium level Refill helium at least to the Bruker Service system quenches was too low for minimum allowed level (see during de-energizing. page 72). de-energizing. The Power Supply Replace Power Supply.
The stored magnetic energy is converted into heat, which promotes rapid evaporation of large quantities of helium. If a quench occurs contact Bruker Service immediately. Figure 6.1: Magnet system during a quench WARNING...
Maintenance Maintenance must be performed only with approved qualification. In case of doubt contact Bruker Service. For contact information see page 7 of this document. Safety Approved Persons Bruker Service, Approved Customer Personnel WARNING Magnetic Field (see page Cryogenic Agents (see...
Refilling Procedure (Z31326). • Record the filling session. A record of changes in the estimated consumption may be used for identification of problems. In this case contact Bruker Service. • Check the nitrogen level. weekly Cryostat Approved Customer Personnel •...
Technical Data MS 400‘54 Ascend ULH Environmental Conditions Value Unit Minimum surrounding temperature °C Maximum surrounding temperature °C Maximum relative humidity up to 31 °C Maximum relative humidity between 31 °C and 40 °C 80 – 50 linearly decreasing Table 9.1: Environmental conditions Identification Plate The identification plate is on the right rear side attached to the bottom plate of the...
Technical Data MS 400‘54 Ascend ULH Dimensions 9.3.1 Weights Value Unit Weight magnet system (empty, without magnet stand) Weight magnet system (completely filled, without magnet stand) Operational weight (completely filled, with magnet stand) Weight magnet stand Weight magnet stand (ready for transportation, including box) Weight magnet system (empty, ready for transportation, including box and transportation locks) Table 9.2:...
Technical Data MS 400‘54 Ascend ULH Top View Figure 9.2: Dimensions of the cryostat (top view) Cryostat Dimensions Value Unit 1236 1116 1375 Table 9.5: Dimensions of the cryostat – top view * Keep at least an additional free space of 1.5 m around the magnet system for service. ZTKS0173 / Z31990 / 04...
Technical Data MS 400‘54 Ascend ULH Safety Valves 1 One-way valve of the nitrogen vessel 2 Safety valve of the nitrogen vessel 3 One-way valve of the helium vessel 4 Quench valve Figure 9.3: Safety valves of the cryostat Opening pressure mbar One-way valve of the nitrogen vessel 0.15...
Technical Data MS 400‘54 Ascend ULH Nitrogen Level Sensor The Nitrogen Level Sensor is inserted in the recommended nitrogen turret. 5 lights display the nitrogen level (see Figure 9.4:). Nitrogen Level Sensor Material No. Value Unit Level Sensor Type Z122404 12/1126/860 D325 Diameter Overall length...
Technical Data MS 400‘54 Ascend ULH Helium Level Sensor The Helium Level Sensor is inserted in the helium fill-in turret. Helium Level Sensor Material No. Value Unit Level Sensor Type Z58103 1500/874 D37X Overall length 1500 Active length Calibration 0 %, Calibration resistor Z53168 Ω...
Technical Data MS 400‘54 Ascend ULH Temperature Sensors The temperature sensors (PT 100 and IBT) are used to monitor the temperature of the magnet during cooling down and warming up the magnet system. PT 100 Sensor Measure the resistance with a maximum current of 1 mA. Temperature Unit Resistance...
Technical Data MS 400‘54 Ascend ULH IBT Carbon Resistor Measure the resistance with a maximum current of 0.1 mA. Temperature Unit Resistance Unit Room Temperature Ω Liquid Nitrogen Ω Ω Ω Ω Ω Ω Ω Liquid Helium Ω Table 9.10: Characteristic Values of IBT Carbon Sensor Figure 9.7: Characteristic Curve of IBT Carbon Sensor ZTKS0173 / Z31990 / 04...
Technical Data MS 400‘54 Ascend ULH _ _ _ʹ_ _ _ʹ_ _ _ _ Technical Data Magnet Technical Data Magnet Value Unit Proton frequency Central field 9.39 Coil inductance 30.39 Magnetic energy 164.5 Maximum drift rate 0.01 ppm/h Hz/h Table 9.11: Specification of the Magnet Operating Modes of the Magnet System: Driven Mode In the driven mode the current lead is mounted and the current is led through the power...
Technical Data MS 400‘54 Ascend ULH Fringe Field Plot Figure 9.8: Fringe field plot of the magnet system at maximum field Fringe Field Unit R max Unit Z max Unit 0.21 0.35 0.37 0.64 0.40 0.70 0.46 0.87 0.5 (5 Gauss) 0.50 1.00 0.62...
Technical Data MS 400‘54 Ascend ULH _ _ _ʹ_ _ _ʹ_ _ _ _ 9.10 Filling Volume, Evaporation Rate and Hold Time Cryogenic Consumption The consumption of liquid cryogenic agents during installation consists of consumption for cooling down the cryostat, for energizing, cryo shimming and quench reserve. Cryogenic Agents Consumption Value Unit...
Technical Data MS 400‘54 Ascend ULH _ _ _ʹ_ _ _ʹ_ _ _ _ 9.13 Resistance at Room Temperature Current lead used to energize magnet: Current Lead,55 Pin ○ 200 A (grey) Connector Description Value Unit From: PIN V 19 PIN Con CONTROL Main Heater Ω...
_ _ _ʹ_ _ _ʹ_ _ _ _ 9.16 Energizing Assignment and Currents Check the minimum level during energizing (see Helium Level Graph on page 71). Energizing Currents [A] Sense Voltage Remarks Bruker Test Site [mV] 85.01 2500 85.01 100.01 100.01 104.04 Overshoot (0.3 % of final current)
Technical Data MS 400‘54 Ascend ULH _ _ _ʹ_ _ _ʹ_ _ _ _ 9.17 Magnetic Center Magnetic Center Value Unit Distance magnetic center from top flange (MCT) Distance magnetic center from bottom flange (MCB) Shimsystem Offset (SO) Figure 9.11: and refer to the supplied Test Protocol AST Table 9.19: Magnetic center Magnetic Center...
Technical Data MS 400‘54 Ascend ULH _ _ _ʹ_ _ _ʹ_ _ _ _ 9.18 Cycling Assignment and Shim Currents Cycling is recommended only for magnet systems at 500 MHz and more. Shim Currents Value Unit Shim current rate A/min Shim current Shim current Shim current...
Shimsystem Offset Customer Site value Date and Signature Table 9.21: Energizing currents 9.20 Deenergizing Assignment and Currents Deenergizing Currents Sense Voltage Remarks Bruker Test Site [mV] 104.03 102.00 102.00 95.00 1400 Total deenergizing time [min] Table 9.22: Deenergizing assignment and currents...
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Technical Data MS 400‘54 Ascend ULH 9.21.2 Wiring Diagram Magnet Control and Shims Figure 9.14: Wiring Diagram Magnet Control and Shims ZTKS0173 / Z31990 / 04...
Technical Data MS 400‘54 Ascend ULH 9.21.3 Wiring Diagram Magnet Diagnostic and Temperature Sensors Figure 9.15: Wiring Diagram Magnet Diagnostic and Temperature Sensors ZTKS0173 / Z31990 / 04...
Technical Data MS 400‘54 Ascend ULH 9.21.4 Shorting Plug The shorting plug is plugged after removal of the current lead. After inserting the shorting plug the current flows through the shorting plug and no longer through the current lead and the power supply. Figure 9.16: Shorting Plug 55 pins 1 Shorting Plug Tool for fitting and removing the shorting plug 2 Shorting Plug...
Technical Data MS 400‘54 Ascend ULH 9.22 Nitrogen Refill Report Nitrogen level Nitrogen level Refill Volume Date, Time Signature before refill [%] after refill [%] ZTKS0173 / Z31990 / 04...
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Technical Data MS 400‘54 Ascend ULH Table continued Nitrogen level Nitrogen level Refill Volume Date, Time Signature before refill [%] after refill [%] ZTKS0173 / Z31990 / 04...
Technical Data MS 400‘54 Ascend ULH 9.23 Helium Refill Report Helium level Helium level Refill Volume Date, Time Signature before refill [%] after refill [%] ZTKS0173 / Z31990 / 04...
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Technical Data MS 400‘54 Ascend ULH Table continued Helium level Helium level Refill Volume Date, Time Signature before refill [%] after refill [%] ZTKS0173 / Z31990 / 04...
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Appendix A Warning Signs Danger Key Word and Symbol ................... 13 Warning Cryogenic Agents ....................17 Electricity ....................... 17 Gas under Pressure ....................18 Heavy Weights ....................... 20 Intended Use ......................14 Key Word and Symbol ................... 13 Low Temperatures ....................19 Magnetic Field .......................
List of Figures Figures Figure 1.1: General View of a Magnet System with 2 Helium Turrets ....10 Figure 2.1: Safety Devices of the Cryostat with 2 Helium Turrets......24 Figure 3.1: Packaging (without surrounding panels)..........27 Figure 3.2: Transportation by Forklift - front side ........... 29 Figure 3.3: Transportation by Forklift - rear side ............
List of Tables Tables Table 7.1: Maintenance Timetable............... 54 Table 7.2: Maintenance-free Components of the Magnet System....... 54 Table 9.1: Environmental conditions..............57 Table 9.2: Weight of the magnet system ............. 58 Table 9.4: Dimensions of the cryostat – front view ..........60 Table 9.5: Dimensions of the cryostat –...
Glossary Abbreviations Abbreviations Description Automatic Cooling Device MICS Magnet Information and Control System Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Radiation Shield Room Temperature; used as prefix of parts which are at room temperature ZTKS0173 / Z31990 / 04...
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Revision History List Index: Date: Alteration Type: October First release. 2010 September Update of fringe field data and related directives. 2012 February Update of magnetic center. 2013 June New layout of title page and last page. 2013 August Update of Technical Data; inserted shim-system offset, shim 2017 switch heater operation and mandatory wait time after energizing.
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