Gamry Instruments Interface 1010 - Chapter 1: Safety Considerations; Inspection; Product Safety; AC Mains Connection to the Power Brick

Safety Considerations – Inspection
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Chapter 1: Safety Considerations
Your Interface 1010 Potentiostat/Galvanostat/ZRA has been supplied in a safe condition. This chapter contains
information and warnings that you must follow to insure continued safe operation of the Interface 1010.
Inspection
When you receive your Interface 1010 Potentiostat/Galvanostat/ZRA, inspect it for evidence of shipping
damage. If you note any damage, please notify Gamry Instruments Inc. and the shipping carrier immediately.
Save the shipping container for possible inspection by the carrier.
Product Safety
The Interface 1010 has been designed, tested and certified to meet the requirements of EN 61010, Safety
requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use. As defined in this standard,
it is a Category II apparatus, with any “hazardous live voltages” protected by “reinforced insulation.”
Most of the Interface 1010 circuitry is at voltages low enough to be considered safe. The Interface 1010
contains a limited amount of internal circuitry that is at “hazardous live” voltages as defined in EN 61010 (the
standard mentioned above). “Reinforced insulation” (again defined in EN 61010) is used to reduce the risk of
electrical shock caused by this hazardous live voltage.
The majority of the Interface 1010’s circuitry does not contain voltages higher than 24 V DC. As a
generalization, input and output voltages in the Interface 1010 are limited to 24 V. This voltage level is
considered safe.
The “AC Adapter” supplied with the Interface 1010 is certified under EN 60950. The AC Adapter converts the
AC mains voltage to 48 V DC, which is used to power the Interface 1010.
Always use the AC adapter (power brick) supplied with your Interface 1010 to supply DC power to the
instrument.
AC Mains Connection to the Power Brick
The Interface 1010 does not connect directly to an AC Mains supply. Instead, the mains are connected to
desktop AC adapter (power brick), which outputs 48 V DC, which in turn powers the Interface 1010.
Warning: An Interface 1010 damaged in shipment can be a safety hazard. Do not operate
damaged apparatus until a qualified service technician has verified its safety. Tag a damaged Interface 1010
to indicate that it could be a safety hazard.
Caution: Use only Gamry-approved DC power sources with your Interface 1010. Other
power sources may alter the performance and/or safety characteristics of the Interface 1010.
The Interface 1010’s AC Adapter is rated for operation from 100 to 240 V AC, 47 to 63 Hz.
It should therefore be useful throughout the world.