Oxford Instruments MicrostatHe - Installation; Unpacking the System; Preparing the System for Operation

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Microstat He Manual

Installation

5.1 Unpacking the system

Carefully remove the cryostat and all the accessories from the packing case, and check the packing list to make sure that you have found

all of the components. Examine the system to make sure that it has not been damaged since it left the factory. If you find any signs of

damage please contact Oxford Instruments immediately.

To run this system you need the following components:

• The cryostat: MicrostatHe, MicrostatHe-R with Rectangular tail or OptistatCF-V

• Liquid Helium or liquid Nitrogen storage dewar

• Cryogen transfer tube (LLT) with suitable storage dewar adapter

• Polythene tube (10mm outer dia.) for the gas exhaust

• Oil free diaphragm pump (GF4) or EPS40 rotary pump for low temperature operation

• High vacuum pumping system to evacuate the OVC occasionally

• Temperature controller (Mercury iTC)

• Sensor/heater cable CQB0090

• Gas flow controller (VC-U) and pumping lines

• Motor controlled needle valve cable CWA0112 (option)

5.2 Preparing the system for operation

Choose a suitable position to operate the cryostat safely, and if necessary arrange for it to be supported so that it cannot accidentally fall.

The image below shows the operating configuration of the system.