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- Page 1 Laser-Driven Tunable Light Source (LDTLS ® ) Models: TLS-EQ-77-S, TLS-EQ-77-UV, TLS-EQ-77-NIR Operation and Maintenance Manual Revision 5 April 2024 DOC-10977...
- Page 2 Front Copyright Page Copyright © 2024 Energetiq Technology Inc. All rights reserved. For a list of Energetiq product patents, visit www.energetiq.com/patents. All technical information, including drawings, schematics, and specifications contained in this manual are the property of Energetiq and shall not be reproduced in whole or in part without the written consent of Energetiq. The content of this manual is subject to change without notice.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Contents Contents.................................. 3 Chapter 1. Safety and Warranty Information ......................5 1.1 Safety Warnings............................5 1.2 General Precautions ............................. 6 1.3 Laser Information ............................7 1.4 Labels and Safety Notifications ........................8 1.4.1 Definition of Equipment and Document Symbols ..................11 1.5 Safety Interlocks ............................ - Page 4 Table of Contents 5.3 Using the Monochromator Software......................32 5.3.1 Initializing the System..........................32 5.3.2 Using the Filter Wheel ..........................33 5.3.3 Using Go-To-Wavelength Mode........................35 5.3.4 Using Wavelength Sweep Mode........................36 Chapter 6. Maintenance ............................38 6.1 Optical Alignment............................
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Page 5: Chapter 1. Safety And Warranty Information
Chapter 1. Safety and Warranty Information Chapter 1. Safety and Warranty Information 1.1 Safety Warnings The TLS-EQ-77 system is a Class 1 laser product. All appropriate laser safety measures should be in place before operating the system. Consult your facility's laser safety officer. Laser protective eyewear should be worn at all times while operating the system. ... -
Page 6: General Precautions
Chapter 1. Safety and Warranty Information WARNING The TLS-EQ-77 system power supply controller utilizes an internal Class 4 IR laser capable of causing severe injury to eyes or skin. Do not open or attempt to service this unit. Contact Energetiq regarding any problems with the unit. WARNING • If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. Energetiq is not liable for damage or losses ... -
Page 7: Laser Information
Chapter 1. Safety and Warranty Information The TLS-EQ-77 system source must also be cabled correctly and connected to a power source with a protective earth ground prior to operation. See Chapter 4. Installation for details of the facilities connections. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the TLS-EQ-77 system. For any problems encountered during operation, please contact Energetiq for assistance. If there is a component failure, do not attempt to open the power supply controller or TLS housing of the TLS-EQ-77 system. -
Page 8: Labels And Safety Notifications
Chapter 1. Safety and Warranty Information Parameter Value Divergence > 100 mRad Transverse Beam Mode Diffuse Any service to the system must be performed only by factory authorized and trained technicians. To avoid injury, under no circumstances should the user open or modify the EQ-77 lamp head enclosure or TLS-EQ-77 system power supply controller enclosure. - Page 9 Chapter 1. Safety and Warranty Information Table 2. TLS Housing Safety Label Meanings Label # Label Picture Description Explanatory label – states the classification of the laser product. Class 1 is the lowest hazard level classification. Certification label – Based on the requirements of 21 CFR 1010.2 “CERTIFICATION” and Laser Notice 56, the end product Model shall be provided with a label in a visible location when product is in use, indicating that the product “Complies with FDA performance standards for ...
- Page 10 Chapter 1. Safety and Warranty Information Table 3. Safety Label Meanings Label # Label Picture Description Non-interlocked housing label – notifies of a potential hazard when covers are removed Manufacturer’s identification label on lamp head – gives the manufacturer’s name and address, and the model, serial number, and date of manufacture of the equipment. UV Hazard warning label – indicates hazardous levels of UV light are present.
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Page 11: Definition Of Equipment And Document Symbols
Chapter 1. Safety and Warranty Information 1.4.1 Definition of Equipment and Document Symbols The following symbols are found on the TLS-EQ-77 system and in this document. The meaning of each symbol is listed below: CAUTION: Controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. WARNING: Invisible laser radiation. Avoid eye or skin exposure to direct or scattered radiation from Class 1 laser product. Alternating current 1.5 Safety Interlocks The TLS-EQ-77 system is equipped with interlocks to prevent operation of the device when any of the following ... - Page 12 Chapter 1. Safety and Warranty Information Light output Light output remains above 80% and does not turn off. ◦ Criteria B Light output Light output remains above 50% and does not turn off. ◦...
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Page 13: Chapter 2. System Description
Chapter 2. System Description Chapter 2. System Description 2.1 System Overview This manual describes the standard TLS-EQ-77-S model and the UV/NIR models (TLS-EQ-77-UV and TLS-EQ-77-NIR) of the Laser-Driven Tunable Light Source (LDTLS®). In most instances, these products will be collectively referred to as the TLS-EQ-77 system, or "TLS system." The TLS-EQ-77 system is a compact, highly stable tunable light source (TLS). It utilizes the Energetiq EQ-77 Laser- Driven Light Source (LDLS®) as a broadband light source. - Page 14 Chapter 2. System Description TLS-EQ-77 Operation and Mnt. Manual 14 of 65 ...
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Page 15: Power Supply Controller
Chapter 2. System Description 2.2.1 Power Supply Controller The power supply controller contains: • Power Port • Status Indicator LEDs • I/O Port • Lamp Control Port • RS-485 Port • Laser Power Supply (internal, not shown) • Thermo-electric Cooler Control System (internal, not shown) •... -
Page 16: Tls Housing
Chapter 2. System Description Component Description This port is for the optional RS-485 interface. See Appendix A. RS-485 Port (9-pin D-sub) RS-485 Interface Commands and Pin Assignments for electrical details and commands. Located on the power supply controller front panel are LED system status indicators. The function of these indicators is described below in the table Status Indicator LED Functions. ... - Page 17 Chapter 2. System Description • Monochromator (internal, not shown) • Optics (internal, not shown) Figure 5. TLS Housing (rear view) Table 6. TLS Housing Components # Component Description 1 Nitrogen Purge Inlet These fittings are for the nitrogen purge gas. See 3.4 Utility Requirements for more details. 2 Nitrogen Purge Outlet 3 Cooling Fluid Inlet These fittings are for connection of cooling fluid required by the EQ-77 lamp head.
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Page 18: Chapter 3. System Specifications And Requirements
Chapter 3. System Specifications and Requirements Chapter 3. System Specifications and Requirements 3.1 Optical Performance • Wavelength Range: ◦ TLS-EQ-77-S: 350 nm – 11,00 nm ◦ TLS-EQ-77-UV: 200 nm – 770 nm ◦ TLS-EQ-77-NIR: 800 nm – 1,700 nm • Wavelength Step Size: 2 nm • Sweep Time, 2 nm Step: 20 ms • Output Connector: SMA 3.2 Physical Specifications Dimensions (H x W x D) •... -
Page 19: Utility Requirements
Chapter 3. System Specifications and Requirements Power • Voltage: 5VDC, referenced to digital common • Current: 400 mA maximum Serial Interface • Type: RS-485 4-wire (full duplex) • Connector: Male 9-pin d-sub • Mating Connector: Female 9-pin d-sub (for example, AMP part no. 205203-3 with contacts 1-66504-0) •... -
Page 20: Environmental Requirements
Chapter 3. System Specifications and Requirements 3.5 Environmental Requirements Operating • Ambient Temperature: 15–35 °C. • Relative Humidity: non-condensing, 80% max. for temperatures up to 31 °C, decreasing linearly to 50% max. at 35 °C. • Pollution Degree: Pollution Degree 2 (normally only non-conductive pollution; occasional, temporary condensation possible). -
Page 21: Chapter 4. Installation
Chapter 4. Installation Chapter 4. Installation 4.1 Unpacking the System Upon arrival, inspect all parts of the TLS-EQ-77 system for completeness and damage incurred in shipping. Use care when unpacking to avoid damaging the laser fiber optic cable. If any part is missing or appears damaged, contact Energetiq immediately. Do not attempt to substitute any parts. ... -
Page 22: Installation Procedure
Chapter 4. Installation Qty Item Description Picture TLS Housing/Power Supply Controller Interconnecting Cable (21-pin mixed D-sub) EQ-99-RC Remote Control with Interlock Jumper Plug and 15-Pin D- Connector I/O Cable USB Cable (for monochromator) – Power Supply Controller Power Cable •... - Page 23 Chapter 4. Installation housing in a different orientation will cause the plasma position inside the bulb to shift slightly and may cause performance variations. Appendix B. Mechanical Layout Drawings for dimensional drawings of the TLS housing. 3. Connect the black 21-pin mixed D-sub interconnect cable from the power supply controller to the TLS housing. This cable must be connected before AC power is applied to the power supply controller.
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Page 24: Installing Alternative Remote Control
Chapter 4. Installation Figure 7. EQ-99-RC Remote Control Rear Panel Alternately, connect user’s control system to the I/O interface connector. See 4.3 Installing Alternative Remote Control for more information. 8. If using the optional RS-485 interface, connect the host computer to the RS-485 connector on the power supply controller. 9. Connect the host computer to the monochromator control connector on the TLS housing using a suitable USB cable. - Page 25 Chapter 4. Installation Figure 8. EQ-99-RC Remote Control Rear Panel Table 9. I/O Port Pin Assignments Description Pin # Details Commands (Inputs) LAMP OPERATE OPERATE REQUEST, apply +5V (referenced to digital common) to initiate ignition EXTERNAL EXTERNAL INTERLOCK, apply +5V (referenced to digital common) to close interlock INTERLOCK and allow operation ...
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Page 26: Installing The Monochromator Software
Chapter 4. Installation 4.4 Installing the Monochromator Software The monochromator is controlled through a USB interface. A simple Windows application is available to communicate with the monochromator from a host PC and control the basic functions of the instrument. You can download the latest version of the application by visiting www.energetiq.com/resources. - Page 27 Chapter 4. Installation Figure 10. License Agreement Screen 5. Click the I accept the terms of the license agreement radio button. Then, click Next. The Customer Information screen appears. Figure 11. Customer Information Screen 6. In the User Name field, enter a user name. In the Company Name field, enter the name of your company. Click Next. The Choose Destination Location screen appears. ...
- Page 28 Chapter 4. Installation Figure 12. Choose Destination Location Screen 7. To change the default location where the program will be installed, click Change and use the file explorer that appears to select a new location. When the location has been selected, click Next. The Ready to Install the Program screen appears. ...
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Page 29: Chapter 5. Operating The System
Chapter 5. Operating the System Chapter 5. Operating the System 5.1 Starting the System Caution: Once the TLS-EQ-77 system is properly set up, verify that all personnel that will be in contact with the system are aware of the potential hazards involved as described in Chapter 1. Safety and Warranty Information. It is the responsibility of the user to verify that the TLS-EQ-77 system is safely being used. - Page 30 Chapter 5. Operating the System Figure 16. LASER ON LED Illuminated 3. In approximately 20-150 seconds, the igniter automatically turns on and the plasma ignites. The LAMP ON LED light illuminates. Figure 17. LAMP ON LED Illuminated 4.
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Page 31: Stopping The System
Chapter 5. Operating the System the unit has reached the optimum conditions for ignition. – If a bulb fails to ignite, 150 seconds after the OPERATE switch is turned ON: • the LASER ON LED will be OFF. • the LAMP FAULT LED will be ON. • the LAMP ON LED will remain OFF. This is very unusual. However, if this occurs, turn the OPERATE switch to the OFF position ("down" position) and restart this procedure at Step 1. If this issue occurs multiple times, see Chapter 7. -
Page 32: Using The Monochromator Software
Chapter 5. Operating the System 5.3 Using the Monochromator Software The TLS-EQ-77 system monochromator software allows you to adjust the filter wheel transition for the order sorting filter. You can operate the system in two modes: go-to-wavelength or wavelength sweep. Before using either go-to- wavelength or wavelength sweep mode, you must first initialize the system. Note: For users of the TLS-EQ-77-NIR system, the screenshots shown below may appear slightly different. ... -
Page 33: Using The Filter Wheel
Chapter 5. Operating the System Figure 19. "Initialization Complete" Message 4. The monochromator software is now ready to be used with your TLS-EQ-77 system. 5.3.2 Using the Filter Wheel You can use the software to adjust the filter wheel transition for the order sorting filter. To use the filter wheel: 1. From the MH1034 home screen, in the Discrete Control box, select a filter wheel position from the Filter Wheel dropdown box. ... - Page 34 Chapter 5. Operating the System Figure 20. Success Message 3. The tables below describe the system’s filter wheel positions. See the appropriate table below depending on your TLS system model. Table 10. Filter Wheel Positions for TLS-EQ-77-S Position Light Path Closed Open Order sorting filter, 575 nm long wavelength pass Table 11. Filter Wheel Positions for TLS-EQ-77-NIR Position Light Path Closed Order sorting filter, 760 nm long wavelength pass Order sorting filter, 1,000 nm long wavelength pass...
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Page 35: Using Go-To-Wavelength Mode
Chapter 5. Operating the System Recommendation for Transitioning Filter Wheel TLS-EQ-77-S Models During a wavelength sweep, it is recommended that you transition to the order sorting filter position (position 3) for wavelengths of 600 nm and greater. ... -
Page 36: Using Wavelength Sweep Mode
Chapter 5. Operating the System Figure 21. Success Message 3. To log the results of the wavelength sweep, check the Log to File box. A text file is created in the MH1034 application folder containing the results of the wavelength sweep. Selecting a "White Light" 1. To select a white light, or broadband spectrum, in the Mono wl field, enter a wavelength value of 0. 2. Click Move wl. When the monochromator has been moved to the selected wavelength, a success message appears in the Status box at the bottom of the screen. ... - Page 37 Chapter 5. Operating the System Note: The Order Transition field displays the wavelength value at which the filter wheel will transition. It is not editable. Figure 22. "Begin Scan" Status Message 8. When the sweep is complete, the results of the scan are displayed in the Status box. Figure 23. Wavelength Sweep Results 9. To log the results of the wavelength sweep, check the Log to File box. A text file is created in the MH1034 application folder containing the results of the wavelength sweep. ...
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Page 38: Chapter 6. Maintenance
Chapter 6. Maintenance Chapter 6. Maintenance 6.1 Optical Alignment In some cases, it may be necessary to re-align the internal optics. Use the following procedure for alignment. 6.1.1 Objective Provide instructions for alignment of the TLS-EQ-77 system. ... -
Page 39: Parts Required
Chapter 6. Maintenance 6.1.4 Parts Required Table 15. Required Parts Part Number Description Quantity ---- TLS-EQ-77 system 1 ASD-4686 Remote Control WC00064 Power Cable 6.1.5 Procedure Warning: Wear laser safety glasses. Notify others of hazard. Always wear clean gloves when handling components. Step Instructions Visual Aid Connect to the test equipment and TLS-EQ-77 system as shown: • Connect one end of the 1500um fiber to the LDTLS bulkhead labeled OPTICAL OUTPUT. - Page 40 Chapter 6. Maintenance a. Turn the power meter ON. b. Zero the power meter. c. Set Range to AUTO. d. Set Laser to 500. e. Set Filter to IN. a. Turn the remote control ON. b. Wait 1 to 3 minutes for LAMP ON LED light to illuminate.
- Page 41 Chapter 6. Maintenance Change Mono wl to 500nm. Change Filter Wheel to Pos. 2. TLS-EQ-77 Operation and Mnt. Manual 41 of 65 ...
- Page 42 Chapter 6. Maintenance Remove TLS housing rear access panel. Loosen the 6 access panel screws using TLS 4. Remove TLS housing cover. Loosen the 6 cover screws using TLS 4. TLS-EQ-77 Operation and Mnt. Manual 42 of 65 ...
- Page 43 Chapter 6. Maintenance On the right-hand side of the TLS housing, remove support bracket. Loosen the 4 support bracket screws using TLS 12. Locate the 5 shaft lock screws. TLS-EQ-77 Operation and Mnt. Manual 43 of 65 ...
- Page 44 Chapter 6. Maintenance Caution: To avoid damaging the TLS system, you must perform this step. Loosen the 5 shaft lock screws using TLS 23. Locate the 5 stage lock screws. TLS-EQ-77 Operation and Mnt. Manual 44 of 65 ...
- Page 45 Chapter 6. Maintenance Caution: To avoid damaging the TLS system, you must perform this step. Loosen the 5 stage lock screws using TLS 24. a. Ensure all 5 stages are centered. b. If necessary, center each stage using the corresponding adjustment knob. a. Locate the Z adjustment knob. b.
- Page 46 Chapter 6. Maintenance a. Locate the X1 and X2 adjustment knobs. b. Use fingers to adjust one knob at a time. Adjust knobs until the highest value is reached on the power meter. a. Locate the Y1 and Y2 adjustment knobs. ...
- Page 47 Chapter 6. Maintenance If the highest value on the power meter is still not reached, complete the following steps: a. Loosen the 4 monochromator screws using TLS 8. b. Adjust monochromator angle until the highest value is reached on the power meter. c.
- Page 48 Chapter 6. Maintenance a. Tighten the 5 shaft lock screws using TLS 23. b. Verify that Maximum Power has not changed on the power meter. On the right-hand side of the TLS housing, install support bracket. Tighten the 4 support bracket screws using TLS 12.
- Page 49 Chapter 6. Maintenance Install TLS housing cover. Tighten the 6 cover screws using TLS 4. Install TLS housing rear access panel. Tighten the 6 access panel screws using TLS 4. TLS-EQ-77 Operation and Mnt. Manual 49 of 65 ...
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Page 50: Packing The System
Chapter 6. Maintenance 6.2 Packing the System 6.2.1 Objective Provide instructions for packaging the TLS-EQ-77 system for return shipping to Energetiq. 6.2.2 Safety Warnings and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Follow all applicable safety procedures. Use proper PPE as required. Table 16. Required PPE Part Number Description Quantity TN120X-B Gloves, Nitrile rubber, TechNiGlove (replace... -
Page 51: Procedure
Chapter 6. Maintenance 6.2.4 Procedure Warning: Always wear clean gloves when handling components. Step Instructions Visual Aid a. Prepare inner corrugated cardboard box 20” x 12” x 13.5” in size. b. Close inner cardboard box seams using packing tape. c. Leave top of box open. On bottom of inner cardboard box, place padding material. Energetiq recommends the following types of padding material: ... - Page 52 Chapter 6. Maintenance Place TLS-EQ-77 system on top of padding material in inner cardboard box. a. Place padding material on all four sides of inner box to fill empty spaces. b. If necessary, cut padding material using a utility knife. a. Place padding material on top of TLS-EQ-77 system to fill empty space. ...
- Page 53 Chapter 6. Maintenance a. Close inner cardboard box. b. Tape inner cardboard box closed using packing tape. a. Prepare outer corrugated cardboard box approximately 25” x 17” x 18” in size. b. Tape outer box seams using packing tape. c. Leave top of box open. a. On bottom of outer cardboard box, place padding material.
- Page 54 Chapter 6. Maintenance Note: You must pack the TLS-EQ-77 system using 2 cardboard boxes. Do not ship the system using only 1 cardboard box. Place sealed inner cardboard box on top of padding material in outer cardboard box. a. Place padding material on all 4 sides of outer cardboard box to fill empty spaces. b.
- Page 55 Chapter 6. Maintenance a. Place padding material on top of outer cardboard box to fill empty space. b. If necessary, cut padding material using a utility knife. a. Close outer cardboard box. b. Tape outer cardboard box closed using packing tape. If available, place the following labels on the side of the outer cardboard box: ...
- Page 56 Chapter 6. Maintenance a. Place pallet on floor. b. Place first TLS-EQ-77 system box on the pallet and center the system. c. If packing 2 systems, place second TLS-EQ-77 system box on top of the first TLS-EQ-77 system box and center the system as shown. Ensure the heavy end of the second system box is opposite the heavy end of the first system box.
- Page 57 Chapter 6. Maintenance a. Wrap the TLS-EQ-77 system boxes using pallet wrap. Wrap several times around the boxes. b. At the top of the boxes, overlap the pallet wrap. a. Prepare 8 pallet edge protectors. b. Position pallet edge protectors evenly along the top cardboard box on the pallet.
- Page 58 Chapter 6. Maintenance a. Cut 4 pieces of poly strap. b. If packing 1 TLS-EQ-77 system, cut each piece of poly strap to 10’. If packing 2 systems, cut each piece of poly strap to 16’. c. Place 2 poly straps around the pallet in both directions as shown. a.
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Page 59: Chapter 7. Troubleshooting
Chapter 7. Troubleshooting Chapter 7. Troubleshooting As shown in the figure Power Supply Controller LED Lights below, there are five LED lights on the side of the power supply controller that indicate the current status of the TLS-EQ-77 system. Figure 24. Power Supply Controller LED Lights During normal operation, the three green LED lights on the left-hand side (POWER ON, LASER ON, LAMP ON) should be turned ON. -
Page 60: Issues And Remedies
Chapter 7. Troubleshooting 7.1 Issues and Remedies See below for a list of possible issues that may be encountered while operating the TLS-EQ-77 system and the potential steps to resolve those issues. Table 18. Possible Issues and Remedies LED Light Name Possible Issues Troubleshooting Steps and Status One of the following has occurred in the lamp head:... - Page 61 Chapter 7. Troubleshooting LED Light Name and Possible Issues Troubleshooting Steps Status The plasma inside the lamp bulb has been LAMP ON extinguished after ignition. This also causes the is OFF LAMP MODULE FAULT light to turn ON and LASER ON light to turn OFF.
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Page 62: Appendix A. Rs-485 Interface Commands And Pin Assignments
Appendix A. RS-485 Interface Commands and Pin Assignments Appendix A. RS-485 Interface Commands and Pin Assignments The RS-485 serial interface is provided for user adjustment of laser operating power, in order to increase or decrease light output. The EQ-77 lamp head is shipped with the laser power set to a factory default value of 100% of full scale power. - Page 63 Appendix A. RS-485 Interface Commands and Pin Assignments Command Character Function Reply from EQ-77 U/D – Raise/lower laser power by 0.5% Q – Query present laser power F – Reset laser power to Factory default Displays a help menu listing the available B – Burn present settings to non- commands volatile flash H – Query bulb operating hours Z – Zero bulb operating hours z – (Confirm zero within 10 sec) ? – This help menu The following table details pin assignments for the RS-485 interface. Table 20. RS-485 Interface Pin Assignments Description Pin #...
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Page 64: Appendix B. Mechanical Layout Drawings
Appendix B. Mechanical Layout Drawings Appendix B. Mechanical Layout Drawings Power Supply Controller Figure 25. Power Supply Controller Dimensional Drawing TLS Housing Figure 26. TLS Housing Dimensional Drawing TLS-EQ-77 Operation and Mnt. Manual 64 of 65 ... -
Page 65: Appendix C. Revision History
Appendix C. Revision History Appendix C. Revision History Version Modified Date Modifications Made Number Modified Rev. 1 E. Burz Initial release. 03/06/2023 Compliance label updates. Updated Declaration of Conformity. Updated Rev. 2 E. Burz 06/23/2023 cooling fluid temperature range. Updated Certification label description in “Labels and Safety ...
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