ThermoFisher Scientific 146iQ, Instruction Manual

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Installation and Setup
Setup Procedure
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Use the following procedure to setup the instrument:
1. Connect a source of zero-air to the inlet port labeled ZERO AIR IN.
The zero-air source should be capable of supplying the full-scale flows
of the zero-air controller at a pressure between 10 and 40 psi.
2. Connect the standard gas cylinders to the ports labeled GAS1
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GAS6.
3. Connect the EXHAUST bulkhead to a suitable vent. The exhaust line
should be 1/4-inch OD with a minimum ID of 1/8-inch. The length of
the exhaust line should be less than 10 feet. Verify that there is no
restriction in this line.
4. Connect a suitable recording device to the rear panel connector. For
detailed information about connecting to the instrument, refer to:
“ Connecting External Devices ” on page 9-1
Communications > “ Analog I/O ” on page 3-58 , and “ Digital I/O ”
on page 3-60 .
5. Plug the instrument into an outlet of the appropriate voltage and
frequency.
The 146iQ is supplied with a three-wire grounding cord. Under no
circumstances should this grounding system be defeated.
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Setup Procedure
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