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4.3 Cooling Unit
The PILATUS 1M detector system is equipped with a cooling unit for
temperature stabilization of the detector head.
The tubes and the detector are equipped with self-sealing valves to avoid
dripping when connecting or disconnecting the tubes. There is no fixed
limitation on the length of the tubing.
Figure 6. Connection for cooling tubes on the Pilatus 1M detector
Before operating the cooling unit, please read the user manual of
the cooling unit.
When connecting or disconnecting the cooling hoses, turn off the
detector and the cooling unit.
When operating the detector, the cooling unit must be always on.
Use opaque tubing to avoid the growth of algae.
Operating
temperature
The cooling unit has always to be set to a temperature of
23°C.
Operating
pressure
0.5 bar
Do not set the temperature of the cooling unit below the
recommended operating temperature. Condensing moisture can develop and
damage the detector.
