Operator's Manual
Issue 14 / Mar 2016
MercuryiPS
©2016 Oxford Instruments NanoScience. All rights reserved.
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PREFACE
Welcome to the Operator’s Handbook for the Oxford Instruments NanoScience MercuryiPS
cryogenic environment controller. The MercuryiPS is a high performance laboratory magnet
power supply, with a number of features specifically intended for use in cryogenic applications
as required for superconducting magnets.
Use of this manual
This Operator’s Handbook provides all the information necessary for the safe and proper
installation, operation and servicing of the MercuryiPS magnet power supply.
Chapters 1 to 5 provide essential information that must be read and understood before
operating the MercuryiPS for the first time.
Intended users
Users of the MercuryiPS must have received adequate training on its safe and effective use
before attempting to work with the equipment. Please contact Oxford Instruments 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 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 MercuryiPS
The MercuryiPS has been designed for superconducting magnet control. The equipment has
been designed to operate within the process parameter limits that are outlined in this manual.
The MercuryiPS is intended to be installed, used and operated only for the purpose for which
the MercuryiPS 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
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