Chapter |
Operation
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PN AA83838 | Revision C | 11-Mar-2019
ARL EQUINOX 100
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7
Operation
Before powering the instrument ON, double-check electrical, gas and water distributions. Also
check if the cooling fluid tank is full and all protection panels and covers are mounted.
7.1 Start Up
1.
Turn the main breaker located on the rear panel to the "I-ON" position.
2.
If the instrument is equipped with secondary breakers, make sure they are in O N position
as well.
3.
Check that the emergency stop button is released.
4.
Push the white button marked "Power ON" located on the front panel.
5.
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.
After several tens of seconds the fan will turn ON to cool the instrument and the system is
ready for operation.
Note
The ARL EQUINOX X-Ray diffractometer needs to stabilize for about thirty minutes
after starting the instrument. This time is necessary for the best performance of the
instrument.
Note
The ARL EQUINOX X-Ray diffractometer driving operations are made by Symphonix
software. Please, read the Symphonix user guide to for further information on how to
use the instrument. The Symphonix user's guide is available in PDF file format in the
folder c:/inel/Documentation/SymphoniX user guide.pdf