Gamry Reference 3000 - Chapter 1 - Safety Considerations; Initial Inspection and Product Safety

Chapter 1 -- Safety Considerations--Inspection
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Chapter 1 -- Safety Considerations
Your Reference 3000 Potentiostat/Galvanostat/ZRA has been supplied in a safe condition. This chapter of the
Reference 3000 Operator's Manual contains some information and warnings that you must follow to insure
continued safe operation of the Reference 3000.
The safety information in this chapter applies to both the Reference 3000 and the Reference 3000 equipped
with its AE Auxiliary Electrometer.
Inspection
When you receive your Reference 3000 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.
Product Safety
The Reference 3000 has been designed, tested and certified to meet the requirements of an international
standard, 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".
The Reference 3000 contains a limited amount of internal circuitry that operate 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 Reference 3000’s circuitry does not contain voltages higher than 42 Volts DC. As a
generalization, input and output voltages in the Reference 3000 are limited to 36 volts. This voltage level is
considered safe.
The “AC Adapter” supplied with the Reference 3000 is certified under EN 60950. The AC Adapter converts
the AC mains voltage to 24 volts DC, which is used to power the Reference 3000.
You should always use the AC adapter (power brick) supplied with your Reference 3000 to supply DC power to
the instrument.
WARNING
A Reference 3000 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 Reference 3000 to indicate that it could be a safety hazard.
WARNING
Do not use a DC power source other than the AC adapter model provided with your
Reference 3000. Other replacements may void the performance and/or safety
characteristics of the Reference 3000.