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Safety Considerations 

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Cleaning 

Disconnect the IMX8 Multiplexer from all power sources prior to cleaning. 

Use a cloth 

lightly

 dampened with either clean water or water containing a mild detergent to clean the outside 

of the IMX8 Multiplexer enclosure. Alternatively, you can use isopropyl alcohol. Do not use a wet rag or allow 
fluid to enter the IMX8 Multiplexer enclosure. Do not immerse the IMX8 Multiplexer in any type of cleaning 
fluid (including water). Do not use any abrasive cleaners. 

Service 

Your IMX8 Multiplexer has no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer all service to a qualified service technician. 

 

RF Warning 

Your IMX8 Multiplexer generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy. The radiated levels are low 
enough that the IMX8 Multiplexer should not create an interference problem in most industrial laboratory 
environments. The IMX8 is likely to cause radio-frequency interference if operated in a residential 
environment. 

Electrical Transient Sensitivity 

Your IMX8 Multiplexer was designed to offer reasonable immunity from electrical transients. However, in 
severe cases, the IMX8 could malfunction or even suffer damage from electrical transients. If you are having 
problems in this regard, the following steps may help: 

If the problem is static electricity (sparks are apparent when you touch the IMX8): 

 

Placing your IMX8 on a static-control work surface may help. Static-control work surfaces are now 
generally available from computer-supply houses and electronics-tool suppliers. An antistatic floor mat 
may also help, particularly if a carpet is involved in generating the static electricity. 

 

Air ionizers or even simple air humidifiers can reduce the voltage available in static discharges. 

If the problem is AC power-line transients (often from large electrical motors near the IMX8): 

 

Try plugging your IMX8 into a different AC-power branch circuit. 

 

Plug your IMX8 into a power-line surge suppressor. Inexpensive surge suppressors are now generally 
available because of their use with computer equipment. 

 

Warning:

 Never operate the IMX8 Multiplexer with any cover or panel on the chassis 

open. Dangerous voltages may be present at several points within the IMX8 Multiplexer chassis, including 
PC board traces. Always remove the power connection before opening the IMX8 Multiplexer case. 

 

Warning:

 The IMX8 Multiplexer is not designed for operation in conditions where liquid 

water may enter the chassis, or water vapor may condense within the chassis. Operation of a IMX8 
Multiplexer that has water within the chassis can create a safety hazard, which could result in personal 
injury or death. 

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Страница 1: ...IMX8 Multiplexer Operator s Manual Copyright 2022 Gamry Instruments Inc Revision 1 0 July 14 2022 988 00087...

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Страница 3: ...gineering time on our part can be performed on a contract basis Contact us with your requirements Limited Warranty Gamry Instruments Inc warrants to the original user of this product that it shall be...

Страница 4: ...Copyrights IMX8 Multiplexer Operator s Manual copyright 2021 2022 Gamry Instruments Inc all rights reserved Gamry Framework copyright 1989 2022 Gamry Instruments Inc all rights reserved Interface 1010...

Страница 5: ...13 Keyword Definitions 15 Switching and Inactive Cell Control 15 Notational Conventions 17 Chapter 3 Installation 19 Initial Visual Inspection 19 Physical Location 19 Quick start Guide for System Inst...

Страница 6: ...ppendix B I O Connections for the IMX8 35 Cell Cable Connector 35 Normal Cell Cable Connections 36 Potentiostat Connector 37 Connecting the IMX8 to Third party Potentiostats 38 Appendix C Certificatio...

Страница 7: ...meet the requirements of EN 61010 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use The IMX8 Multiplexer circuitry is at voltages low enough to be considered safe...

Страница 8: ...ated from earth ground so isolation of the IMX8 Multiplexer and System Potentiostat from earth is not required In these cases connection of the System Potentiostat chassis to an earth ground may lower...

Страница 9: ...e cable This is the same connector used on the US standard line cord supplied with your IMX8 The wiring polarity of a properly wired connector is shown in Table 1 2 for both US line cords and European...

Страница 10: ...n stored for a long period of time under unfavorable conditions It has been dropped or subjected to severe transport stress It has been subjected to environmental stress corrosive atmosphere fire etc...

Страница 11: ...is regard the following steps may help If the problem is static electricity sparks are apparent when you touch the IMX8 Placing your IMX8 on a static control work surface may help Static control work...

Страница 12: ...cy interference from electronic devices and mandating several safety requirements Gamry Instruments Inc has modified its instruments including the IMX8 to comply with these standards The relevant CE r...

Страница 13: ...the IMX8 designed specifically for electrochemists from other general purpose switching devices The IMX8 has been integrated into Gamry Instruments electrochemical applications relevant to the IMX8 t...

Страница 14: ...o digitally control these potentiostats In the case of analog potentiostats analog signals from a D A and A D computer interface can be sent When a cell is connected to the system potentiostat cell le...

Страница 15: ...ol mode for inactive cells Local Potentiostat A simple low current potentiostat that maintains potential control on inactive cells Unlike the system potentiostat the local potentiostat is incapable of...

Страница 16: ...00 mA You can normally use the IMX8 with potentiostats rated at up to 100 V of output compliance and 1 5 A of output current To avoid transients Gamry s software always turns off the cell at the syste...

Страница 17: ...n S3 and it cannot measure current The cell can be potentiostated at a voltage that is set via the D A converter seen in Figure 2 2 This is a 16 bit converter operating at a resolution of 152 59 V per...

Страница 18: ...ted list The items in a bulleted list such as this one are grouped together because they represent similar items The order of items in the list is not critical File names and folders Inside paragraphs...

Страница 19: ...nd the shipping carrier immediately Save the shipping container for possible inspection by the carrier Physical Location Place your IMX8 Multiplexer on a flat workbench surface You need access to the...

Страница 20: ...ight individual cells to the IMX8 EIS performance with an IMX8 and a Reference 600 or 620 and Interface 1000 or 1010 is optimal when all the cell cables are 1 5 m cables All other cables may create er...

Страница 21: ...software flash drive or it can be installed via an Internet download The most up to date download can be found on www gamry com If you have inserted the Gamry DVD or flash drive into your computer and...

Страница 22: ...fore plugging in the USB You may also safely remove the USB cable without powering down the IMX8 Multiplexer and your computer Be aware however that this may have undesirable consequences if the syste...

Страница 23: ...mry Framework shows a Device Status Bar under its main menu see Figure 3 3 If you don t see the Device Status Bar when you run the Gamry Framework it has been disabled in the Framework Options menu Po...

Страница 24: ...irmware Though no IMX8 Multiplexer was used in this example its status indicator behaves in the same manner described above Gamry Instrument Manager Use Gamry s Instrument Manager GIM application make...

Страница 25: ...ipped with the latest version of all its firmware From time to time Gamry makes changes to the instrument s firmware code and a firmware update is required to make use of the new or improved code Ther...

Страница 26: ...all process starts automatically After the relevant firmware is updated a window appears confirming the process is complete and successful Click the OK button The instrument is now ready to be used Se...

Страница 27: ...e 3 In the main menu bar choose Options Instrument Manager The Gamry Instrument Manager window opens a Click the button under Pair with to open the selection window b Select the potentiostat you want...

Страница 28: ...plexer Configure and Test The Select Function window appears a Select Multiplexer Pair Click the OK button b The Select Multiplexer to Pair window opens Select a multiplexer Click the OK button c The...

Страница 29: ...st the Communications and Run Your Experiment 1 Be sure your host computer is on the multiplexer is on and your potentiostat is on 2 Run the Gamry Framework software 3 In the main menu bar choose Expe...

Страница 30: ...ht amber LEDs on the front of the multiplexer illuminate in sequence two times Listen for the simultaneous clicks of the relays b Select Set Channel Click the OK button A window appears which prompts...

Страница 31: ...tion 31 When a particular channel runs the Channel LED for that channel illuminates Table 3 1 Channel LEDs Status LED color Active channel Green Inactive channel Off Inactive mode of Local Potentiosta...

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Страница 33: ...voltage measured versus IMX8 chassis ground operating no damage Typ 12 24 V Counter Electrode voltage measured versus IMX8 chassis ground Typ 30 V Channel Isolation Current leakage to active channel...

Страница 34: ...ectable 100 120 220 240 V rms Allowed voltage variation all ranges Typ 10 Power worst case Typ 15 VA Environmental Operating Temperature Range 0 to 40 C Relative Humidity Max 90 non condensing Storage...

Страница 35: ...t cell connectors one for each channel are located on the IMX8 front panel see Figure B 1 Each cell connector is a 9 pin female D shaped connector The pin layout of all eight connectors is identical T...

Страница 36: ...counter lead s resistance 9 Counter Electrode CE Connected to the cell s counter electrode The cell current flows through this connection Normal Cell Cable Connections Normally you can use one of Gamr...

Страница 37: ...o both black cell leads You can add an alligator clip provided to each of the cell connections The alligator clips simply slide onto the banana plugs If you need to permanently change the terminations...

Страница 38: ...tiostats The cable required for connection to third party potentiostats varies with the potentiostat The following suggestions may help you in constructing the cable In many cases the easiest way to b...

Страница 39: ...llowing standards as defined in report number R 3542P 1 from Retlif Testing Laboratories for EMC testing and analysis and report number RET 17514 01 from Washington Laboratories Ltd for safety analysi...

Страница 40: ...Certifications 40 Certificate of Conformance...

Страница 41: ...dards as defined in report number R 3542P 1 from Retlif Testing Laboratories for EMC testing and analysis and report number RET 17514 01 from Washington Laboratories Ltd for safety analysis EMC Standa...

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Страница 43: ...work software 19 23 26 27 29 Gamry Framework 13 GIM 24 25 27 ground 17 35 36 38 grounding 9 Help system 13 inactive cell 14 15 16 inactive mode 15 16 17 inspection 7 19 Instrument Manager 24 25 27 int...

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