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2. INSTALLATION
This chapter details how to install, calibrate, and test the LCI.
2.1. Installation
2.1.1. Connect Interface Cable to LCI Main Body
Connect the interface cable (Section 1.2.1) to the LCI main body (Section 1.2.2) and secure the cable to
the connector by tightening the screws until snug (
do not over tighten
).
2.1.2. Connect Interface Cable to Potentiostat Cell Interface
Connect the opposite end of the interface cable to the potentiostat front panel cell cable connector and
secure the cable to the connector by tightening the screws until snug (
do not over tighten
). The LCI
replaces the standard cell cable supplied with the potentiostat/galvanostat.
2.1.3. Connect Cell Cables to LCI Front Panel
Connect the four cell cables to the cell interface panel. The cables and panel on the LCI are labeled WE
(working lead), SE (working-sense lead), RE (reference lead), and CE (counter lead). The terminating
colors on the cell leads match those of the standard cell cable (WE=green, SE=gray, RE=white, and
CE=red).
2.2. LCI Calibration
The VersaSTAT LC Low Current Interface is designed to provide ultra-low current measurements beyond
the capabilities and specifications of the potentiostat to which it is attached. As such, calibration of the
potentiostat-LCI combination is required each time it is connected, and it is highly recommended that a
calibration be performed prior to each use to provide the best accuracy with each use.
2.2.1 Calibration
The VersaSTAT system was designed to auto-detect a configuration change, so after adding the LCI
option and launching the software, the following message will appear immediately upon starting the
software.
NOTE
Once the LCI is connected and power applied to the system, a calibration
will be required, and the user will be prompted when the VersaStudio
software is launched to perform the calibration prior to use. Please see
Section 2.2 for calibration instructions.
NOTE
Power off the potentiostat before connecting the LCI. Connecting the LCI
with power-on will not allow the potentiostat to recognize the LCI. Only at
boot-up (cycling the power on the potentiostat) will the LCI be recognized.