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Installation
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Chapter 4: Installation
This chapter of the Gamry Instruments Inc. EIS Box Operator ’ s Manual covers normal installation of the EIS Box.
We assume the EIS Box is installed as part of a Gamry Instruments’ Framework-based electrochemical
measurement system containing a Microsoft Windows ® -compatible computer.
Figure 4-1
Front View of the EIS Box
Initial Visual Inspection
After you remove your EIS Box from its shipping carton, check it for any signs of shipping damage. If you
observe any damage, please notify Gamry Instruments, Inc. and the shipping carrier immediately. Save the
shipping container for possible inspection by the carrier.
Physical Location
Normally users place their EIS Box on a flat workbench surface. Keep easy access to the rear of the instrument
because some cable connections are made from the rear. The EIS Box is generally operated in a
“ flat ” position
(see Figure 4-1). Operation in other orientations is possible as long as you insure that air movement through the
chassis is not restricted.
Warning:
The “reinforced insulation” that keeps the operator from accessing the
“hazardous live” voltages in the EIS Box can be rendered ineffective if the EIS Box is damaged in shipment.
Do not operate damaged apparatus until a qualified service technician has verified its safety. Tag a damaged
EIS Box to indicate that it could be a safety hazard.
If the EIS Box is taken from a cold location (for example outdoors in winter conditions) to a warm, humid
location, water vapor may condense on the cold surfaces inside the EIS Box, possibly creating a hazardous
condition.
Before connecting power to a “cold” EIS Box, allow at least one hour for the EIS Box to warm at
room temperature.