3.2 Component Placement and Layout Plan
Prior to unpacking the system, it is recommended to pre-plan the placement of components in the lab
space. Component dimensions are outlined in the System Overview section on page 12. Detailed
dimensions are available online.
• The cryostat (including the sample chamber) must be mounted to an optical table. The main
housing can typically be oriented at either 45° or 90° to the hole pattern in the optical table.
Allow 60 cm clearance in the back of the unit for the helium and vacuum hoses.
• The compressor must remain upright and sits on the floor. Allow 100 cm clearance in the back
of the unit for helium hoses and air cooling.
• The system control unit (4U) and vacuum control unit (6U) can be rack-mounted in a standard
19” rack unit (sold separately) or placed on a nearby shelf. Allow 8 cm clearance on the front,
sides, and rear.
• The user interface touchscreen can be placed on any nearby work surface.
Please consider the allowable distance between components, as outlined in the cable diagram below.
The helium hoses between the cryostat and compressor require a minimum bend radius of 6 in (15cm)
for 10 ft (3 m) hoses or 9 in (23 cm) for 30-50 ft (9-15 m) hoses, with a 4 in. (10 cm) straight section at
each end. If long hoses were not purchased with the system, the standard length is 10 ft (3 m).
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