Electrical Transient Sensitivity; Ce Compliance; Rohs Compliance - Gamry Instruments eQCM 15M Operator's Manual

Electrical Transient Sensitivity

Your eQCM 15M Electrochemical Quartz Crystal Microbalance was designed to offer reasonable immunity
from electrical transients, including transients on the incoming USB supply and Electrostatic Discharge.
The eQCM 15M is not rated for continuous use when subject to ESD events. It should suffer no permanent
damage when subject to the standard ESD events defined in EN61000-4-2 but may cease normal operation
until it is switched off and restarted.
In rare cases, the instrument could malfunction as a result of severe electrical transients such as a static
discharge. If you are having problems in this regard, the following steps may help:
If the problem is static electricity (sparks are apparent when you touch the eQCM 15M or its cables):
Placing your eQCM 15M on a static-control work surface may help. Static-control work surfaces are
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now generally available from computer-supply houses and electronics-tool suppliers. An antistatic floor
mat may also help, particularly if a carpet is involved in generating static electricity.
Air ionizers or even simple air humidifiers can reduce the voltage available in static discharges.
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If the problem is AC power-line transients (often from large electrical motors near the eQCM 15M):
Try plugging your eQCM 15M into a different USB-port.
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Move your eQCM 15M away from any interfering source.
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Contact Gamry Instruments, Inc. if these measures do not solve the problem.

CE Compliance

The European Community has instituted standards limiting radio-frequency interference from electronic
devices and mandating several safety requirements. Gamry Instruments, Inc. has designed the eQCM 15M
Electrochemical Quartz Crystal Microbalance to comply with these standards.
The relevant CE regulations include EN 61326-1:2013.

RoHS Compliance

The eQCM 15M Electrochemical Quartz Crystal Microbalance has been built using lead-free components and
lead-free solder. It is in compliance with the European RoHS initiative.
Safety Considerations
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