TEC-B-01 User Manual
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1. Safety Regulations
VERY IMPORTANT
:
Instruments and components supplied by npi electronic are NOT
intended for clinical use or medical purposes (e.g. for diagnosis or treatment of humans), or for
any other life-supporting system. npi electronic disclaims any warranties for such purpose.
Equipment supplied by npi electronic must be operated only by selected, trained and adequately
instructed personnel. For details please consult the GENERAL TERMS OF DELIVERY AND
CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS of npi electronic, D-71732 Tamm, Germany.
1)
GENERAL: This system is designed for use in scientific laboratories and must be operated only
by trained staff. General safety regulations for operating electrical devices should be followed.
2)
AC MAINS CONNECTION: While working with npi systems, always adhere to the appropriate
safety measures for handling electronic devices. Before using any device please read manuals and
instructions carefully.
The device is to be operated only at 115/230 Volt 60/50 Hz AC. Please check for appropriate line
voltage before connecting any system to mains.
Always use a three-wire line cord and a mains power-plug with a protection contact connected to
ground (protective earth).
Before opening the cabinet, unplug the instrument.
Unplug the instrument when replacing the fuse or changing line voltage. Replace fuse only with
an appropriate specified type.
3)
STATIC ELECTRICITY: Electronic equipment is sensitive to static discharges. Some devices
such as sensor inputs are equipped with very sensitive FET amplifiers, which can be damaged by
electrostatic charge and must therefore be handled with care. Electrostatic discharge can be
avoided by touching a grounded metal surface when changing or adjusting sensors.
Always turn
power off when adding or removing modules, connecting or disconnecting sensors,
headstages or other components from the instrument or 19” cabinet.
4)
TEMPERATURE DRIFT / WARM-UP TIME: All analog electronic systems are sensitive to
temperature changes. Therefore, all electronic instruments containing analog circuits should be
used only in a warmed-up condition (i.e. after internal temperature has reached steady-state
values). In most cases a warm-up period of 20-30 minutes is sufficient.
5)
HANDLING: Please protect the device from moisture, heat, radiation and corrosive chemicals.
