2-2
IBP-YAG
Setup and Operation
2.2.2.1
Cooling Water connection
See Figures 1-2 and 2-1
The IBP-YAG requires a reliable source of cooling water for proper operation. This can be a re-circulating
heat exchanger, chilled facilities cooling water, city water, etc.
Connect the “Cooling Water In” fitting to the cooling water source. Connect the “cooling water out” to a
return or a drain depending on your system. These fittings are standard barbed hose connectors for
5/16” ID Hose.
A set of cooling hoses are included with the IBP-YAG. If extension or replacement of the cooling hoses is
required, replace with the same type.
Refer to appendix A for cooling water requirements and flow rates.
2.2.2.2
Purge Gas connection
See Figures 1-2 and 2-1
A purge gas connection is available on the IBP-YAG. The use of purge gas will help keep the optics
cleaner and increase the effective lifetime of the primary sampling optics. If the IBP-YAG will be
operated in high humidity conditions or where the cooling water will be near the Dew point of the
ambient air, The Purge gas is required to prevent condensation on the optics and subsequent damage.
To make this connection, remove the plug from the back of the instrument and replace it with an 1/8”
NPT hose fitting. Connect to a supply of clean dry nitrogen or air at about 5 psi.
2.2.2.3
Power and Video connection
See Figures 1-2 and 2-1
Connect the supplied cables between the Frame Grabber Card in the computer and the IBP-YAG.
2.3
Frame Grabber Setup
2.3.1
Refer to you LBA-PC Operators Manual
Follow the equipment setup section, Chapter 2, in the supplied LBA-PC Operator’s Manual. This will
instruct you on how to install the LBA frame grabber card that came with you IBP system. When you’ve
completed Step 3, which installs LBA-PC software, return here to this manual to start operating with the
IBP head.
2.3.2
Starting LBA-PC for the first time
Before running LBA-PC application, you may want to take a few moments to examine the LBA-PC
operators manual and the contents of the Readme.txt file included with the software. This will inform
you of any last minute changes or errata to LBA-PC application.
From the Windows Start menu,
Select: Start | Programs | Spiricon | LBA-PC | Run LBA-PC.
2.3.3
Choose an initial Setup
The first time you start LBA-PC, it will open in a default configuration. To make it operate
correctly with your IBP hardware you will need to select a configuration (.cfg) setup file that
matches the model of your IBP optical system.
