Chapter 2: Unpacking and installation
PlateLoc User Guide
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❑ Gas-Purging PlateLocs only. Make sure the room is well ventilated
and an oxygen monitor is nearby.
❑ Lab automation system installation only. Check with the lab
automation system manufacturer for installation requirements.
Air source The PlateLoc requires the use of oil-free compressed air to move
pneumatic components inside the device. The oil-free compressed air
can be from the following sources:
❑ Centralized source (house)
❑ Compressed-air cylinders
❑ Portable pumps
!! DAMAGE HAZARD !!
Using oil compressors can cause oil to
leak into the PlateLoc and void your warranty.
To maintain the desired air supply in the device, the PlateLoc requires a
source of air as follows:
!! DAMAGE HAZARD !!
Air pressure greater than 0.69 MPa
(100
psi) can damage the PlateLoc.
Environment The lab must meet the following environmental requirements.
Velocity11 recommends that you do the following:
❑ Place the PlateLoc away from heat and air conditioning ducts.
❑ Place the PlateLoc away from direct sunlight.
Requirement Value
Quality Clean, dry, compressed
Flow rate
70.8
Lpm (2.50 cfm)
Pressure
0.62–0.69
MPa (90–100 psi)
Requirement Value
Ambient temperature
4–40
°C (39–104 °F)
Humidity condition
10–90%
RH, non-condensing