MercuryiTC
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PREFACE
Welcome to the Operator’s Handbook for the Oxford Instruments Omicron NanoScience
MercuryiTC cryogenic environment controller. The MercuryiTC is a high performance
laboratory temperature controller, with a number of features specifically intended for use in
cryogenic applications.
Use of this manual
This Operator’s Handbook provides all the information necessary for the safe and proper
installation, operation and servicing of the MercuryiTC cryogenic environment controller..
Chapters 1 to 3 provide essential information that must be read and understood before
operating the MercuryiTC for the first time.
Intended users
Users of the MercuryiTC must have received adequate training on its safe and effective use
before attempting to work with the equipment. Please contact Oxford Instruments Omicron
NanoScience for information on training requirements and training courses that are available.
Training requirements vary from country to country. Users must ensure that training is given in
accordance with all applicable local laws and regulations.
If any user of the equipment has not been directly trained by Oxford Instruments Omicron
NanoScience, ensure that they understand the safety issues associated with the equipment,
and that they consult relevant personnel for guidance when operating the equipment.
Statement of intended use of the MercuryiTC
The MercuryiTC has been designed for environmental control in a laboratory environment. The
equipment has been designed to operate within the process parameter limits that are outlined in
this manual.
The MercuryiTC is intended to be installed, used and operated only for the purpose for which
the MercuryiTC was designed, and only in accordance with the instructions given in this
manual and other accompanying documents. Nothing stated in this manual reduces the
responsibilities of users to exercise sound judgement and best practice.
It is the user's responsibility to ensure the system is operated in a safe manner. Consideration
must be made for all aspects of the system's life-cycle including, handling, installation, normal