PerkinElmer Raman IdentiCheck, Getting Started Manual

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Safety Practices . 13
General Operating Conditions
WARNING
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified herein, the protection
provided by the equipment may be impaired.
The Raman IdentiCheck spectrometer has been designed and tested in accordance with
PerkinElmer specifications and in accordance with the safety requirements of the
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). The Raman IdentiCheck conforms to
IEC 61010-1 (Safety Requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and
laboratory use) as it applies to IEC Class 1 (earthed) appliances and therefore meets the
requirements of EC directive 2006/95/EC.
The instrument is designed to operate in a covered environment where it is sheltered from
weather conditions such as direct sunlight, rain, sleet and snow. The instrument is designed
to be shower-proof when the lid is closed.
The instrument has been designed to operate under the following conditions:
• Altitude up to 2000 m
•
Ambient temperatures of 5 °C to 35 °C
The temperature range for optimal performance is 15 °C to 30 °C: this range being
defined by the requirements of NIST calibration.
• A maximum ambient relative humidity of 80% (non-condensing) for temperatures up to
35 °C.
NOTE: The performance of the instrument will be affected by the ambient temperature and
humidity. At elevated temperatures the internal camera may shut down in order to
prevent it being damaged. This is indicated by a beep.
• Mains fluctuations not exceeding ±10% of the nominal voltage.
If the electricity supply does not conform to these specifications, please consult PerkinElmer
prior to installation. If the supply of power is erratic please use an uninterruptible power
supply (UPS). Power fluctuations or brown-outs may damage the spectrometer power supply.
Avoid any adjustment, maintenance or repair of the opened, operating instrument. If any
adjustment, maintenance or repair of the opened instrument is necessary, this must be done
by a skilled person who is aware of the hazards involved.
CAUTION
The IdentiCheck must always be used with the lid of the transport case
open and the air filters clear of any obstruction.