Chapter 1 -- Safety Considerations--Defects and Abnormal Stresses
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Defects and Abnormal Stresses
You should treat your eQCM 10M as potentially hazardous if any of the following is true of the unit:
• it shows visible damage,
• it does not operate properly,
• it has been stored for a long period of time under unfavorable conditions,
• it has been dropped or subjected to severe transport stress,
• it has been subjected to environmental stress (corrosive atmosphere, fire, etc.).
Do not use your eQCM 10M or any other apparatus if you think it could be hazardous. Have it checked by
qualified service personnel.
Environmental Limits
Note that there are environmental limits conditions on the storage, shipping and operation of this equipment.
The eQCM 10M has not been designed for outdoor use.
Storage
Ambient Temperature -40 °C to 75 °C
Relative Humidity Maximum 90% non-condensing
Shipping
Same as storage plus
Acceleration Maximum 30 G
Operation
Ambient Temperature 0 °C to 45 °C
Relative Humidity Maximum 90% non-condensing
Warning
The instrument is not designed for operation in conditions where liquid water may enter
the chassis, or water vapor may condense within the chassis. Operation of an instrument
that has water within the chassis can create a safety hazard, which could result in
personal injury or death.
Cleaning
Disconnect the eQCM 10M from all power sources prior to cleaning.
Use a cloth lightly dampened with either clean water or water containing a mild detergent to clean the outside
of the enclosure. Alternatively, you can use isopropyl alcohol. Do not use a wet rag or allow fluid to enter the
enclosure. Do not immerse the instrument in any type of cleaning fluid (including water). Do not use any
abrasive cleaners.
Service
Your eQCM 10M Impedance Scanning Electrochemical Quartz Crystal Microbalance has no user serviceable
parts inside. You should refer all service to a qualified service technician.
Warning
The eQCM 10M must not be operated with any cover or panel on the chassis open.
Dangerous voltages may present at several points within the instrument chassis, including
PC board traces. Always remove the power connection before opening the case.
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