UVB-100 Operating Procedure : Getting Started with the UVB-100
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UVB-100 Operating Procedure.
This chapter provides instructions for using the RBD UVB-100.
Getting Started with the UVB-100:
Before beginning to use the UVB-100, confirm the following:
1. Make sure that all the connections are correctly made according to instructions earlier in this manual.
2. Make sure that you have read all the safety information included in this document as well as the
in Safety Information envelope that was shipped with your system. The information in the Safety
Information is supplementary to the information in this document and is not meant to replace the
information in this document.
3. Note that you will probably need to run some experiments to determine your optimal operating
conditions (for example, the length of time that the UVB-100 is on.) Refer to the Principles of
Operation later in this manual for more information.
4.
Confirm that all viewports in your vacuum chamber are made of materials that do not allow for leakage
of UV-C radiation.
If your viewports are not made up of UV-C resistant material, confirm that you have installed viewport
covers, which are available from RBD Instruments..
5. Wear gloves and UV-protective eyewear and clothing when operating the UVB-100.
Operating the UVB-100
You can use the UVB-100 in one of three modes: Timer Mode, Manual Mode, or Remote Mode.
Instructions for using the UVB-100 in each of these modes are provided below.
Using the UVB-100 in Timer Mode
This is the default mode in which the UVB-100 operates.
1. Verify that the Manual Override switch is set to its Off position. This ensures that you are operating
the UVB-100 Control in Timer mode.
2. Insert the key into its place on the left side of the front panel. (The key is in the Safety Information
envelope included with your shipment. Without the key, you will not be able to start the UVB-100
Control.)
3. Turn the key clockwise to its On position. The Power On indicator will be illuminated.
4. Press the Up and Down keys on the front of the Timer unit to set the amount of time in hours and
minutes the UV Emitter is to be on. See the picture on the following page to help locate these keys.
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