7.3. Turning Off the Detector
To turn off the detector:
• Turn OFF the detector power switch.
• Do not remove the nitrogen/dry air connection. It is a requirement that it is left at the recommended flow rate, according
to section 5.4.
If you turn off the detector while Camserver is running you will get error messages after a few minutes because Camserver
cannot communicate with the detector. You may want exit Camserver.
Caution
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You must restart Camserver after the detector has turned on! Otherwise the detector is not initialized.
7.4. Storing the Detector
Information
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Even if the detector is not in operation, it is recommended that the dry air or nitrogen flow is maintained to
reduce the risk of humidity damage to the detector.
Please follow these instructions:
• Put the detector in a plastic bag, add at least 200 g of drying agent (i.e. silica gel) into the bag and seal it air-tight.
• Check the humidity and change the drying agent frequently for compliance with the storage requirements in section 3.3.
7.5. Cleaning and Maintenance
Caution
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The Mylar
®
foil must not be touched or cleaned. If it becomes dirty or is damaged, please contact DECTRIS
technical support.
The housing can be cleaned with a soft tissue.
Please refer to the user documentation of the thermal stabilization unit for detailed information about the maintenance of your
thermal stabilization unit.
The following procedures have to be done periodically by the user:
Table 7.1:
Cleaning and maintenance procedures
What
When
Who
Check and, if necessary, clean the air filter on the back of the PILA-
TUS3 S 6M
Every month
User
Replace the air filter on the back of the PILATUS3 S 6M
Every 12 months
User
Check the tightness of the cooling hoses
Every week
User
Replace the coolant
Every 12 months
User
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