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Revision Table 

Confidential, limited rights

 

PN AA83838 | Revision C | 11-Mar-2019 

ARL EQUINOX 100 

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Revision Table 

Revision 

Date 

ECO number 

Description of Changes 

A 

04-JUN-2018

SDR14163 

Initial Release 

B 

21-JUN-2018

SDR15489 

Minor update done. 

C 

11-MAR-2019

SDR17946 

SDR18055 

Appendix 5 - Gandolphi sample holder removed. 

Co X-Ray limit changed from 0.2 mA to 0.3 mA. 

Note 

This document is original manual. 

The information in this document is subject to change without notice.  

We assume no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. 

Summary of Contents for Thermo Scientific ARL EQUINOX 100

Page 1: ...sphorus Sulfur Chlorine Argon Potassium Calcium Scandium Titanium Vanadium Chromium Manganese Iron Cobalt Nickel Copper Zinc Gallium Germanium Arsenic Selenium Bromine Krypton Rubidium Strontium Yttri...

Page 2: ...JUN 2018 SDR14163 Initial Release B 21 JUN 2018 SDR15489 Minor update done C 11 MAR 2019 SDR17946 SDR18055 Appendix 5 Gandolphi sample holder removed Co X Ray limit changed from 0 2 mA to 0 3 mA Note...

Page 3: ...Information 14 4 5 Power Supply for Sample Holders 14 4 6 Selector Switch with Key 15 5 Connection Specifications 16 5 1 Electrical Connection 16 5 2 Cooling Fluid 16 5 3 Gases 16 5 3 1 Specification...

Page 4: ...Filter 33 8 4 Checking the Emergency Stop Button 33 8 5 Replacing the Main Power Supply Cord 34 8 6 Replacing the Fuses 34 8 7 Cleaning 34 9 Troubleshooting 35 10 Appendix 1 Conformity Certificate 36...

Page 5: ...damage can occur during the transport If the instrument or any additional supplied item has been damaged during transport or if you notice any signs of a possible damage please contact both the transp...

Page 6: ...nection is provided Never use flammable or corrosive fluids with this unit Never use gases other than described in specifications Never block the fan grid or the bottom of the instrument to allow a pr...

Page 7: ...ates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided may result in death or severe injury DANGER A Danger message indicates an imminently hazardous situation that if not avoided will result in d...

Page 8: ...ed for routine shut down of the generator since repeated rapid power shut downs may dramatically reduce the lifetime of your X Ray tube and damage the X Ray generator 3 5 Electricity The symbol of ele...

Page 9: ...be The X Ray tube is mounted in a tubeshield which is the most important part of the X Ray protection The optics and collimation enable forming the X Ray beam aperture to a directional beam Never use...

Page 10: ...is a standard behavior WARNING Exposure to high concentrations of the detector gas may cause asphyxiation Symptoms of the asphyxiation may include loss of mobility and or loss of consciousness The vi...

Page 11: ...neral Information 4 1 ARL EQUINOX 100 Front View Height 550 mm Width 750 mm Depth 560 mm Weight 80 kg 1 Door locking system safety interlock 2 Front panel 3 Security beacons The door can be opened by...

Page 12: ...rror 2 Gas outlet from the detector 3 Gas outlet from the safety valve 4 Gas inlet for external gas cylinder max 6 5 Bar 5 Outlet gas valve 6 Main breaker 7 Power cord connector with a fuse 8 RJ45 plu...

Page 13: ...the flushing and lower the gas consumption RJ45 The RJ45 connector serves to connect the instrument to a computer using the TCP IP protocol SERVICE The service engineer can connect the X Ray video for...

Page 14: ...s to detect the service tooling Only the field service engineer is allowed to adjust the mirror housing 4 and perform the beam centering procedure dismount the CPS detector 1 and the X Ray source and...

Page 15: ...nsors for service purpose only 4 Video BNC connector for beam alignment 5 Bypass key for service purposes The 3 positions selector switch with the key for maintenance and alignment mode must be used b...

Page 16: ...240 50 60 1 250 Screen 100 240 50 60 1 1 The ARL EQUINOX 100 complies with overvoltage category II OVCII The ARL EQUINOX 100 complies with insulation class 1 5 2 Cooling Fluid The cooling circuit is...

Page 17: ...trument Note Always use a gas regulator with the instrument Maximum dimension of the gas cylinder Diffractometer model Height Valve included mm Diameter mm Recommended Gas Regulator ARL EQUINOX 100 38...

Page 18: ...es Specifications The impurity levels are given in volumetric ppm Argon 99 9996 Ethane C2H6 99 9 O2 0 5 O2 10 H2O 2 H2O 5 N2 0 5 N2 40 H2 0 01 H2 5 CnHm 0 2 CnHm 20 CO CO2 0 1 CO2 10 C2H4 400 CH4 10 5...

Page 19: ...stalled in an ATEX explosive hazard area Never place the instrument in locations where excessive moisture or corrosive materials are present The ARL EQUINOX X Ray diffractometer should be positioned i...

Page 20: ...all the gas regulator on the gas cylinder Simply screw the threaded fitting of the gas regulator on the gas cylinder pay attention to the way of tightening it the threads are reversed compare to a cla...

Page 21: ...ed with the instrument it is the responsibility of the customer to install his own gas regulator and on the input gas circuitry a safety valve preloaded at max 6 5 Bar to avoid any over pressure insid...

Page 22: ...ectric power supply for the instrument must have a proper ground connection 6 4 3 Connection Gas SERVICE Open the valve 2 of the gas cylinder 1 and open slightly the gas regulator 3 in order to have a...

Page 23: ...ted is shipped with the instrument Connect the hose to the gas regulator The connector is a standard Swagelok gas connector 1 Open the gas cylinder and slightly open the gas regulator in order to have...

Page 24: ...ified by Thermo Fisher Scientific Otherwise Thermo Fisher Scientific does not take any responsibilities for any malfunction or damage caused by unauthorized installation of the instrument Additional d...

Page 25: ...After powering the instrument ON the red light of the Power OFF button turns ON 6 If the instrument is connected to an external cooling circuit make sure the source of the cooling water is opened 7 A...

Page 26: ...ront panel After you pushed it this red button will turn OFF and the white button POWER ON will illuminate 4 Turn the main breaker located on the rear of the unit to the 0 OFF position 7 3 Emergency S...

Page 27: ...le holder and the mounting hole 30 mm are designed to avoid any mechanical clearance resulting in irreproducible results The pin of the sample holder has to be inserted in the reference hole 7 1 The i...

Page 28: ...Chapter Operation Confidential limited rights PN AA83838 Revision C 11 Mar 2019 ARL EQUINOX 100 Page 28 Note In the above configuration the incidence angle is equal to 6...

Page 29: ...f the powder to be measured is too coarse it s necessary to grind it a bit using a small mortar Fill the cavity with the powder Use a glass slide to make the surface flat and homogeneous The surface o...

Page 30: ...sure can be checked using either the side window or by opening the side cover and reading the indicator the left indicator in case of using the FM53 gas regulator Gas circuit The gas cylinder 1 is con...

Page 31: ...all the new cylinder in place of the old one 10 Open the gas cylinder and open slightly the gas regulator in order to have a small gas flow Connect the inlet fitting to the input receptacle Inside Gas...

Page 32: ...nt Only qualified personnel are allowed to perform this task The cooling fluid level should be checked and adjusted if necessary The low level of cooling fluid is detected by the control software Cool...

Page 33: ...with a valve thus no leakage of cooling fluid is possible To clean or change the filter follow the instructions described in Appendix 2 Cleaning and Replacing the Water Filter on page 37 Note Mind th...

Page 34: ...specifications 250VAC 10A or 125VAC 10A Cross section of wires 3x0 75 mm IEC 60320 C13 plug type 8 6 Replacing the Fuses The fuseholder is located below the appliance inlet To access the fuses use a...

Page 35: ...e back of the instrument it must be in I ON position If the problem persists contact Thermo Fisher Scientific An error message appears when the control software is launched Close the error message by...

Page 36: ...t X Ray radiations Thermo Fisher Scientific declares under its own responsibility that the ARL EQUINOX X Ray diffractometers series and respective accessories comply with the CE mark according to the...

Page 37: ...Chapter Appendix 2 Cleaning and Replacing the Water Filter Confidential limited rights PN AA83838 Revision C 11 Mar 2019 ARL EQUINOX 100 Page 37 11 Appendix 2 Cleaning and Replacing the Water Filter...

Page 38: ...locked 1 X Ray source emission Scattering is emitted in all directions The tube shield is limiting the X Ray 2 X Ray mirror allows to capture a given solid angle from the direct beam and emits a narro...

Page 39: ...tion Schedule Monthly Check the detector calibration Refer to the SymphoniX user guide Monthly Check the remaining gas pressure in the gas cylinder When necessary Replace the gas cylinder Contact Ther...

Page 40: ...stop button must switch off the instrument This procedure can be done by the customer refer to Section Checking the Emergency Stop Button on page 33 Annually Check the beam alignment Contact Thermo F...

Page 41: ...ion or transmission The user can also identify phase transition by using Anton Paar BTS furnaces characterize thin film structures or acquire automatically up to 6 samples with our sample changer Fixe...

Page 42: ...0 Page 42 High temperature camera BTS500 From ambient to 500 C Reflection mode High temperature camera BTS150 From 10 C to 150 C Reflection mode CAUTION Hot surface on BTS500 and BTS 150 Do not touch...

Page 43: ...E Electrical Connection 16 Electrical Power Supply Connection 22 Electricity 8 Emergency Stop 7 27 Environment 18 F Front Panel Information 14 G Gas 9 Gas Impurities Specifications 17 Gas Line Instal...

Page 44: ...Chapter Index Confidential limited rights PN AA83838 Revision C 11 Mar 2019 ARL EQUINOX 100 Page 44...

Page 45: ...hts reserved All trademarks are the property of Thermo Fisher Scientific and its subsidiaries unless otherwise specified In Switzerland Thermo Fisher Scientific En Vallaire Ouest C Case Postale CH 102...

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