Gamry Reference 600+ - Physical Location; Computer Requirements

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Physical Location
Normally, place your Reference 600+ on a flat workbench surface. Keep easy access to the rear of the
instrument because some cable connections are made from the rear. The Reference 600+ is generally
operated in an upright position (see Figure 4-1). Operation in other positions is possible as long as you
ensure that air movement through the chassis is not restricted.
If you place your Reference 600+ within an enclosed space, make sure that the internal temperature
within that space does not exceed the 45°C ambient temperature limit of the Reference 600+. Be
particularly careful if a computer or other heat-dissipating equipment is mounted in the same enclosure as
the Reference 600+.
The Reference 600+ is not designed for outdoor use.
Computer Requirements
Before you connect a Reference 600+ to a computer you must make sure that your computer meets these
simple requirements.
• A computer based on one of the x86 or x64 families ofIntel™ microprocessors, or a 100%-compatible
processor from another vendor,
• Microsoft
®
Windows
®
7 or newer is required with Gamry Framework™ software version 7. Framework
version 6 is compatible with Windows
®
XP and newer. Both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of these
operating systems are supported.
• A USB port that supports Full Speed (12 Mbits/second) or High Speed (480 Mbits/second) USB
transfers. It must be compatible with Revision 1.1 or Revision 2.0 of the USB specification.
Warning: The “reinforced insulation” that keeps he operator from accessing the
“hazardous live” voltages in the Reference 600+ can be rendered ineffective if the Reference 600+ is
damaged in shipment. Do not operate damaged apparatus until a qualified service technician has verified
its safety. Tag a damaged Reference 600+ to indicate that it could be a safety hazard.
If the Reference 600+ is taken from a cold location (for example outdoors in winter conditions) to a warm,
humid location, water vapor may condense on the cold surfaces inside the Reference 600+, possibly
creating a hazardous condition. The “reinforced insulation” that keeps the operator from accessing the
“hazardous live” voltages in the Reference 600+ can be rendered ineffective if the Reference 600+ has
condensed water inside its case. Before connecting power to a “cold” Reference 600+, allow at least one
hour for the Reference 600+ to warm at room temperature.
Caution: Do not block the airflow into or out of the Reference 600+ chassis. While the
circuitry should suffer no damage due to excessive heat, the Reference 600+ enclosure may become
uncomfortably hot to the touch if no air flows through the chassis. Running the Reference 600+ without
adequate cooling could shorten the time to failure of some of the circuitry.