ChipSHOUTER Users Manual
: Forced-Air Cooling
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While dried compressed air can be used, a normal air com-
pressor is not suitable for use in an office or lab
environment. Instead a small air pump can be found that op-
erates from your local power supply.
Examples of such air pumps include aquarium air pumps
(look for very high-flow) used for aerators. Various linear
piston air pumps (sometimes called “electromagnetic air
pumps” due to use of electromagnets to oscillator piston)
are available which are reasonably quiet, small, and with
sufficient flow to cool the ChipSHOUTER during long opera-
tions.
Even a small airflow (such as from an aquarium pump)
will substantially improve the cooling capability of the
ChipSHOUTER.
If using dried compressed air, ensure you are using a
pressure regulator to limit to a maximum of 2 bar (30 PSI)
and 10 CFM. You should start at a lower value by slowly in-
creasing the pressure from the regulator output, and
checking the device temperature during operation. Using the
lowest pressure/flow possible will reduce the chance of con-
densation forming internally.
When a hose is not connected, connect either a
blanking port to the hose connection OR remove
the hose adapter and replace with the blanking
port screw. Failure to do so leaves high voltage
exposed through the cooling hole, and you must
never operate the device without the blanking plug
or hose present.
