Defects And Abnormal Stresses; Environmental Limits; Cleaning - Gamry Instruments Interface 1000 Operator's Manual

Chapter 1: Safety Considerations--Defects and Abnormal Stresses
Caution: Do not block the airflow into or out of the Interface 1000 chassis. The circuitry
is thermally protected so over-temperature will cause the instrument to enter a shut-down state. If shut-
down occurs during data-acquisition, experimental data could be lost. Running the Interface 1000
without adequate cooling could also shorten the time to failure of some of the circuitry.
Be careful when operating the Interface 1000 in an enclosed space (such as an enclosed relay rack or
NEMA enclosure). The temperature within the enclosure must not exceed 45C. You may need to provide
ventilation holes or even forced air-cooling for the enclosed space if excessive temperature rise occurs.

Defects and Abnormal Stresses

Treat your Interface 1000 as potentially hazardous if any of the following is true of the unit:
It shows visible damage,
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It does not operate properly,
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It has been stored for a long period of time under unfavorable conditions,
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It has been dropped or subjected to severe transport stress,
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It has been subjected to environmental stress (corrosive atmosphere, fire, etc.).
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Do not use your Interface 1000 or any other apparatus if you think it could be hazardous. Have it checked
by qualified service personnel.

Environmental Limits

There are environmental limit conditions on the storage, shipping, and operation of this equipment. The
Interface 1000 is not designed for outdoor use.
Storage Ambient temperature
Relative humidity
Shipping
Same as storage plus
Acceleration
Operation Ambient temperature
Relative humidity
Warning: The Interface 1000 is not designed for operation in conditions where liquid
water may enter the chassis, or water vapor may condense within the chassis. Operation of an Interface
1000 that has water within the chassis can create a safety hazard, which could result in personal injury
or death.

Cleaning

Disconnect the Interface 1000 from all power sources prior to cleaning.
Use a cloth lightly dampened with either clean water or water containing a mild detergent to clean the
outside of the Interface 1000 enclosure. Alternatively, you can use isopropyl alcohol. Do not use a wet rag
or allow fluid to enter the Interface 1000 enclosure. Do not immerse the Interface 1000 in any type of
cleaning fluid (including water). Do not use any abrasive cleaners.
–40C to 75C
Maximum 90% non-condensing
Maximum 30 G
0C to 45C
Maximum 90% non-condensing
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