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Gamry Interface 1000 User Manual

Gamry Interface 1000
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Interface 1000
Potentiostat/Galvanostat/ZRA
Operator's Manual
Copyright 2012 Gamry Instruments, Inc.
Revision 6.0
August 27, 2012
988-00026

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Gamry Interface 1000 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypePotentiostat/Galvanostat
Maximum Applied Potential±10 V
Maximum Applied Current±1 A
Measured Current Resolution1 pA
Compliance Voltage±12 V
Measured Potential Range±10 V
Potentiostatic Bandwidth1 MHz
EIS Frequency Range10 µHz to 1 MHz
Channels1
Current Resolution1 pA
Bandwidth1 MHz
SoftwareGamry Framework
Potential Resolution300 µV
Max Sampling Rate1 MS/s
InterfaceUSB
Weight2.3 kg

Summary

Chapter 1: Safety Considerations

Initial Inspection and Product Safety

Checks for shipping damage, compliance with safety standards, and reinforced insulation.

Grounding and Environmental Operation

Chassis grounding, operation with earth grounded cells, temperature, and ventilation limits.

Defects, Cleaning, Service & RF Warnings

Handling damaged units, cleaning, service, RF interference, and electrical transients.

Compliance Standards

Details on CE and RoHS compliance for the instrument.

Chapter 2: Introduction

Manual and Instrument Overview

Overview of the manual's content and introduction to the Interface 1000.

Software, Applications, and Systems

Software compatibility, typical applications, and MultEchem system configurations.

Front Panel Personalization and Conventions

Labeling the front panel and understanding notational conventions used in the manual.

Chapter 3: Installation

Initial Inspection, Location, and Requirements

Checking for damage, selecting location, and required computer specifications.

Software Installation and Setup

Steps for installing the Gamry Framework software and drivers.

Power Connection, Test, and USB Cabling

Connecting power, performing initial tests, and USB connection procedures.

Device Installation and Framework Operation

Installing the device in Windows and running the Gamry Framework.

Instrument Management and Firmware Updates

Managing instruments, authorization codes, and updating firmware versions.

Calibration Procedures

Steps for DC and AC calibration using dummy cells.

Chapter 4: Cell Connections

Normal and ZRA Mode Connections

Standard cell connections for potentiostat/galvanostat and ZRA modes.

Membrane Cell Connections

Connecting cells with membranes separating electrolytes.

Chapter 5: Panel Indicators and Connectors

Front Panel Components and LEDs

Description of front panel elements including power, USB, Cell, and Overload LEDs.

Rear Panel Ports

Details on Power In, Chassis Ground, and USB ports on the rear panel.

User I/O and Sync Ports

Interfacing with external devices and synchronizing multiple units.

Chapter 6: Instrument Circuitry

Schematic and Block Diagrams

Simplified diagrams illustrating internal operation and components.

Chapter 7: Stability in Potentiostat Mode

Capacitive Cells and Stability Issues

How capacitive cells affect stability and can cause oscillation.

Improving Potentiostat Stability

Techniques to enhance the stability of the potentiostat/cell system.

Chapter 8: Measurement of Small Signals

Overview and Measurement Model

Introduction to low current measurements and equivalent circuit concepts.

Noise, Capacitance, and Leakage

Understanding noise sources, capacitance, and leakage impact on accuracy.

System and Cell Design Hints

Practical advice for designing systems and cells for low current measurements.

Appendix A: Interface 1000 Specifications

Amplifier and Electrometer Specs

Technical specifications for control amplifier and differential electrometer.

Current, Voltage, and Environmental Specs

Specifications for voltage measurement, current conversion, and environmental conditions.

Mode-Specific and General Specs

Potentiostatic, Galvanostatic, and general operational specifications.

Appendix B: Interface 1000 Cell Connector

Cell Connector Pinout and Usage

Detailed pin assignments and their uses for the cell connector.

Appendix C: I/O Connectors

User I/O Connector

Description and pinout for interfacing with external devices.

Sync Port

Functionality and usage of the Sync Port for synchronized operation.

Monitor Connector Details

Information on the Monitor Connector for signal output and input.

Appendix D: CE Certificate

Declarations of Conformity

Statements of compliance with EMC, Low Voltage, and RFI standards.

Low Voltage and RFI Certificates

Certificates confirming compliance with low voltage safety and RFI standards.

Appendix E: Heat in MultEchem Systems

Power Dissipation and Models

Principles of power dissipation and models for heat generation.

System Configurations and Heat

Heat considerations for stacked units and Interface Power Hub systems.