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Physical Location
Normally you place your Reference 3000 on a flat workbench surface. You need access to the rear of the
instrument because some cable connections are made from the rear. The Reference 3000 is generally operated
in an upright position (see Figure 4-1). Operation in other positions is possible as long as you insure that air
movement through the chassis is not restricted.
If you place your Reference 3000 within an enclosed space, make sure that the internal temperature within
that space does not exceed the 45
C ambient temperature limit of the Reference 3000. Be particularly careful
if a computer or other heat-dissipating equipment is mounted in the same enclosure as the Reference 3000.
The Reference 3000 has not been designed for outdoor use.
Computer Requirements
Before you connect a Reference 3000 to a host computer, you must ensure that your computer meets these
simple requirements:
A computer based on one of the x86
family of
Intel microprocessors or a 100%-compatible processor
from another vendor.
Microsoft Windows
®
10 or newer is required with Gamry Framework™ software version 7 and above.
Both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of these operating systems are supported.
A USB port that supports Full Speed (12 Mbits/second) or High Speed (480 Mbits/second) USB
transfers. It must be compatible with Revision 1.1 or Revision 2.0 of the USB specification.
Gamry’s Windows
®
-based application software packages may impose additional, more stringent requirements.
See the software documentation or contact a Gamry representative for details.
Caution:
Do not block the airflow into or out of the Reference 3000 chassis. While the
circuitry should suffer no damage due to excessive heat, the Reference 3000 enclosure may become
uncomfortably hot to the touch if no air flows through the chassis. Running the Reference 3000 without
adequate cooling could shorten the time to failure of some of the circuitry.
Warning:
The “reinforced insulation” that keeps the operator from accessing the
“hazardous live” voltages in the Reference 3000 can be rendered ineffective if the Reference 3000 is
damaged in shipment. Do not operate damaged apparatus until a qualified service technician has verified
its safety. Tag a damaged Reference 3000 to indicate that it could be a safety hazard.
If the Reference 3000 is taken from a cold location (for example outdoors in winter conditions) to a warm,
humid location, water vapor may condense on the cold surfaces inside the Reference 3000, possibly
creating a hazardous condition. The “reinforced insulation” that keeps the operator from accessing the
“hazardous live” voltages in the Reference 3000 can be rendered ineffective if the Reference 3000 has
condensed water inside its case. Before connecting power to a “cold” Reference 3000, allow at least one
hour for the Reference 3000 to warm at room temperature.
