Computer Requirements; Plug & Play System Configuration; Usb And Power Connection - Gamry Instruments eQCM 15M Operator's Manual

Caution:
no damage due to excessive heat, the enclosure may become uncomfortably hot to the touch if no air
flows around the chassis. Running the instrument without adequate cooling could shorten the time to
failure of some of the circuitry.
If you place your eQCM 15M within an enclosed space, make sure that the temperature within that space does
not exceed the 45C ambient temperature limit of the eQCM 15M. Be particularly careful if a computer or
other heat-dissipating equipment is mounted in the same enclosure as the eQCM 15M.
The eQCM 15M has not been designed for outdoor use.

Computer Requirements

Before you connect an eQCM 15M to a host computer, you must ensure that your computer meets these
simple requirements:
A computer based on one of the x86family ofIntel
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processor from another vendor.
Microsoft Windows
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above. Only the 64-bit version of these operating systems is supported.
A USB port that supports Full Speed (12 Mbits/second) or High Speed (480 Mbits/second) USB
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transfers. It must be compatible with Revision 1.1 or Revision 2.0 of the USB specification.
Plug & Play System Configuration
The eQCM 15M is completely compatible with the Windows Plug & Play configuration system. Like most Plug
& Play hardware, it is best if you install the software for the eQCM 15M before you install the hardware.
The latest Gamry software is not provided on a DVD anymore but is now available for download as *.exe or
*.iso file on Gamry Instruments' Client Portal after creating an account and registering your instrument:
https://www.gamry.com/client-portal/my-account/
Note: Verify that the Resonator software is added to the list of programs that are installed.

USB and Power Connection

The eQCM 15M connects to the computer using a High Speed USB cable. Both data transfer as well as
powering the eQCM 15M are done via this connection. There is no need for an additional power supply to be
connected.
To accommodate different computer setups, two different USB cables and a powered USB hub are shipped
with your instrument. You can get a replacement at Gamry Instruments if a part is lost. Contact your local
Gamry Representative or e-mail to
If your computer already has a USB-C input, we recommend using the provided USB-C (M) to USB-C (M)
cable with Gamry P/N 985-00234. Connect one end to the USB port on the eQCM 15M rear panel (see Figure
4-2) and the other end to your computer.
If no USB-C input is available, use the provided USB-C (M) to USB-A (M) cable with Gamry P/N 985-00235.
Again, connect the smaller USB-C plug into the USB port of the eQCM 15M on the rear panel. Connect the
larger USB-A plug into a USB3.0 input of your computer. If none if available, use the included powered
USB-hub (Gamry P/N 950-00101). It comes with a universal power adapter for general use.
Installation
Do not block the airflow around the chassis. While the circuitry should suffer
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10 or newer is required with Gamry Framework software version 7.9.1 and
techsupport@gamry.com
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microprocessors or a 100%-compatible
if you experience problems.
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