Gamry Interface 1000 - Chapter 1: Safety Considerations; Initial Inspection and Product Safety

Chapter 1 -- Safety Considerations--Inspection
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Chapter 1 -- Safety Considerations
Your Interface 1000 Potentiostat/Galvanostat/ZRA has been supplied in a safe condition. This chapter of
the Interface 1000 Operator's Manual contains some information and warnings that you must follow to
insure continued safe operation of the Interface 1000.
Inspection
When you receive your Interface 1000 Potentiostat/Galvanostat/ZRA you should inspect it for evidence of
shipping damage. If any damage is noted, please notify Gamry Instruments Inc. and the shipping carrier
immediately. Save the shipping container for possible inspection by the carrier.
WARNING
An Interface 1000 that has been 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 1000 to indicate that it could be a safety hazard.
Product Safety
The Interface 1000 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 1000 circuitry is a voltages low enough to be considered safe. The Interface 1000
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 due to this hazardous live voltage.
The majority of the Interface 1000’s circuitry does not contain voltages higher than 24 Volts DC. As a
generalization, input and output voltages in the Interface 1000 are limited to 24 volts. This voltage level is
considered safe.
The “AC Adapter” supplied with the Interface 1000 is certified under EN 60950. The AC Adapter converts
the AC mains voltage to 48 volts DC, which is used to power the Interface 1000.
You should always use the AC adapter (power brick) supplied with your Interface 1000 to supply DC power
to the instrument.
Warning
Use only Gamry Approved DC power sources with your Interface 1000. Other power
sources may alter the performance and/or safety characteristics of the Interface 1000.
AC Mains Connection to the Power Brick
The Interface 1000 does not connect directly to an AC Mains supply. Instead, the mains are connected to
desktop AC adapter (power brick), which outputs 48 volts DC, which in turn powers the Interface 1000.
NOTE
The Interface 1000’s AC Adapter is rated for operation from 100 to 240 volts AC, 47
to 63 Hz. It should therefore be useful throughout the world.