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PIPS II Owners Manual and Users Guide
2.
Installation
Although the PIPS II is a small, bench-top system, it is relatively heavy (38
kg) and should not be lifted by a single person. It can be lifted safely by two
people who are experienced in the techniques of lifting heavy objects.
Alternatively, proper laboratory lifting equipment should be used. The size of
the PIPS is 20” (W) x 23” (L) x 30” (H). The size of the vacuum pump is 7”
(W) x 9” (L) x 9” (H), and the weight is 15 lb.
2.1.
Site Requirements
The PIPS II requires a sturdy bench top area approximately 1.2 m (48 in.)
wide by 60 cm (23.6 in.) deep by 72 cm (28.3 in.) high, located near a power
outlet and a source of 99.998% purity argon (Grade 4.8). If the cold stage
option is installed, the dewar will often interfere with any cabinet mounted on
the wall above the system, therefore, a bench space without a cabinet would
be required. A desktop computer will be used with the camera system, and a
23” monitor, keyboard, and mouse will occupy desk space next to the PIPS II,
and a small tower case will sit on the floor. A molded power cord is supplied
with the PIPS II to fit the local standard power socket. If the power cord
supplied is not suitable, the plug should be replaced with a suitable one.
Before connecting the new plug, make sure the voltage requirement conforms
to that specified on the label on the rear panel of the PIPS. The wiring color
codes should conform as shown:
Live
Black or Brown
Neutral
White or Blue
Ground
Green or Green/Yellow
Electrical Ratings:
100-120/220-240 VAC
50/60 Hz
0.5/0.25 A
A 3 m nylon tubing with compression fittings (1/8 inch Swagelock) is
supplied to connect the argon regulator to the gas input of the PIPS II, located
on the rear panel of the console. The PIPS II is air cooled and does not require
connection to a water supply.
The system typically uses about 150 Watts when in operation, 130 Watts
when idle, and peak power usage is about 300 Watts.