Version 1.9 rev 21 Oct 2019
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IKon-XL
3.7 c
onnecting
a
c
ooling
s
ysteM
The iKon-XL Flexi-cooling model can use either air cooling, or optional liquid cooling.
The iKon-XL Deep Cooled model
must
be connected to a liquid cooling system.
3.7.1 i
MpoRtant
c
onsideRations
WHen
Using
l
iqUid
c
ooling
s
ysteMs
• Before attempting to insert or remove the coolant hose connections, ensure that all coolant has been
drained from the hoses and integral coolant channel within the camera head.
• Care must be taken to avoid permanent damage to the camera system resulting from either leakage of
coolant during connection/removal of hoses or spillage of any residual coolant contained within the camera
head once the hoses have been removed.
• Always ensure that the temperature of the liquid coolant circulated through the camera head is above the
dew point of the camera ambient temperature and humidity conditions. Refer to the Dew Point graph in
Appendix C
for guidance.
• Use of coolant at or below the dew point can result in permanent damage to the camera head, due to
formation of condensation on internal components.
• Never use damaged, split or worn hoses
.
• The water cooling system of the camera is rated to 6 bar (600 kPa). If your water supply exceeds this
value, then an overpressure safety device or regulator must be fitted to restrict the water pressure to
less than or equal to this rating.
• In the event that replacement hose inserts/barbs are required, please contact your local Andor
representative.
• Always remove residual coolant from the camera head if the camera is to be stored after operation-
especially if the storage conditions are below the freezing point of the coolant.
3.7.2 c
ooling
H
ose
c
onnectoRs
There are two cooling hose connectors (replacement part # MSC-10390) located on the rear plate for the connection of
the iKon-XL to a water cooler, or re-circulator system.
Hose inserts are provided to enable connection to coolant hoses.
• Coolant Hose Connectors:
Two barbed coolant hose inserts (replacement part # MSC-06489) are supplied as
standard, suitable for connection to 6 mm [0.25”] internal diameter soft PVC tubing / hose.
• Recommended tubing
: 10 mm [0.4”] outside diameter, i.e. a wall thickness of 2 mm [0.08”]. Alternative hose
dimensions and materials should be thoroughly tested to ensure a leak tight seal is achieved with the barbed
inserts.
Coolant hose
connectors for
connection to the
cooling system
10 mm
[
0.4”
] Ø OD
2 mm [
0.08”
]
6 mm
[
0.25”
] Ø OD
6 mm
[
0.25”
] Ø ID
Coolant Hose Connector
Coolant Tubing
Barbed end for
connection to
Coolant Tubing