Gamry Instruments Reference 30k Booster, Operator'S Manual

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Installation – Reference 3000 Compatibility
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Shipments to locations known to have 240 VAC mains should include:
Item Gamry P/N Description Notes
13 630-00026
Fuse, 5 × 20 mm, 6.3 A
time delay
Qty 2, Spare mains fuse
Reference 3000 Compatibility
The Reference 30k Booster is compatible with all Reference 3000 potentiostats shipped after December 28,
2010. Reference 3000 potentiostats manufactured earlier than that date are only compatible with the
Reference 30k Booster after an upgrade.
Incompatible Reference 3000 Potentiostats can be upgraded by replacing their potentiostat card. This can only
be done at Gamry’s USA facilities. This upgrade will be covered under Gamry’s two-year warranty, if
applicable. Owners of out-of-warranty systems will be charged for the upgrade. Gamry will only provide an in-
warranty upgrade with the purchase of a Reference 30k Booster.
If you are adding a Reference 30k Booster to an older existing Reference 3000 system, note the serial number
of the Reference 3000 and contact your local Gamry representative or email techsupport@gamry.com to get
information on Booster compatibility of that specific Reference 3000 potentiostat.
Physical Location
You can place your Reference 30k Booster on a normal workbench surface. You need access to the rear of the
instrument because some cable connections are made from the rear.
The Reference 30k Booster is generally restricted to operation in a horizontal position with the instrument
sitting on a flat surface. Operation in other positions can result in restricted airflow and overheating of the
circuitry. We do not recommend placing solid objects near the Reference 30k.
The Reference 30k Booster is only useful when connected in a system with a Reference 3000 potentiostat. The
Reference 3000 can be placed on either side of the Reference 30k or can be located on top of the Reference
30k chassis. The 10 cm recommended clearance may be relaxed when the Reference 3000 is on top of the
Reference 30k.
If the Reference 3000 potentiostat and/or Reference 30k Booster are located within an enclosure, you must
keep the enclosure temperature below the 40

C ambient-temperature limit of the Reference 30k Booster. This
may be difficult when the enclosure includes an inert atmosphere, such as a glove box. Consult an experienced
engineer for heat-exchanger solutions if you must operate the Reference 30k Booster in an enclosed space.
Software Installation
Similar to most Plug-and-Play Windows-compatible devices, install the software before you plug the
potentiostat’s USB cable into the computer.
Normal Reference 3000 Installation
Install the Reference 3000 potentiostat as a stand-alone instrument before connecting the Reference 30k
Booster. After the Reference 3000 installation is complete, test the Reference 3000 system for nominal
Caution:
The Reference 30k Booster requires unrestricted airflow entering the perforations
in the instrument’s chassis and exiting from the rear of the chassis. We recommend at least 10 cm
clearance between the sides, top, and bottom of the Reference 30k Booster and any object that would
restrict this airflow.