Specac Golden Gate GS10640 User manual

Golden Gate™ High Temperature
Heated Diamond ATR Top Plate
2I-10642 Issue 7

Golden Gate™ High Temperature
Heated Diamond ATR Top Plate
User Manual
2I-10642 Issue 7

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Index
1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................. 5
2. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS ................................................................ 6
3. SPECIFICATION ................................................................................. 8
4. UNPACKING AND CHECKLIST ........................................................... 10
5. OPERATION .................................................................................... 11
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Golden Gate and Brilliant Spectroscopy are trademarks of Specac Ltd.
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1. Introduction
The Golden Gate™ with High Temperature Heated Diamond ATR Top
Plate (GS10642) is one of a series of top plates which can be used on
the optical base assembly of the Golden Gate™ ATR system. The High
Temperature Heated Diamond ATR Top Plate is operable across a
temperature range from ambient to 300°C using the temperature
controller. See 2l-10640 issue 5 for use with 4000 series controllers.
The diamond ATR crystal, tungsten carbide support puck is sealed
around its edge with silicone resin and a black PEEK™ heat insulation
ring. Sealing prevents ingress of any liquid samples or volatile solvent
vapours passing through to the optical components within the Golden
Gate™ assembly.
This specific instruction manual for the High Temperature Heated
Diamond ATR Top Plate is to be used in conjunction with the standard
Golden Gate™ manual (GS10500 Series) supplied with every Golden
Gate™ system and the separate temperature controller manual.

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2. Safety Considerations
List of Safety Symbols
Safety Symbol
Meaning
General Caution.
(Reference ISO 7000-0434B, 2004-01)
Caution – Hot Surface.
Reference IEC 60417-5041, 2002-10)
Caution – Possibility of Electric Shock
Indoor Use Only
Electrical Safety
Warning: The temperature controllers supplied with the
Golden Gate accessory are of Class 1 (earthed) construction
and must be connected to an earthed mains socket outlet.
Warning: Disconnect the mains from the temperature
controller before cleaning. Clean only with a soft cloth, lightly
moistened with water.

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General Operational Safety Use
Caution: Always follow local laboratory safety protocols and
procedures when using potential toxic or flammable
substances with this equipment. The equipment is intended
for use by suitably trained personnel only.
Caution: For sample analysis of potential flammable liquids
the puck is designed to operate with less than 0.1 ml in
volume.
Caution: No user serviceable parts within, contact the
manufacturer or approved service agent for advice if the
product is not functioning correctly or is visibly damaged.
Caution: If the equipment is used in a manner not specified
by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the
equipment may be impaired
Warning: Risk of burns when operated at high
temperatures on accessible parts surrounding the puck
assembly.
End of Lifetime Equipment Use
If any parts have reached their limit of lifetime and need to
be replaced, use appropriate WEEE and other local
regulations for the safe disposal of electrical equipment and
toxic chemicals.

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3. Specification
The Golden Gate™ High Temperature Heated Diamond ATR Top Plate
is provided with its own dedicated Temperature Controller. A separate
manual is supplied for specific operation of the Temperature Controller.
This device is designed to use in a controlled laboratory environment
only.
Model /
Part
N
o.
Description Weight
-
K
g
Dimensions
(LxWxH mm)
GS10640 Golden Gate™ High Temperature
Heated Diamond ATR Top Plate
with Temperature Controller
1.77 123x140x120
GS10642 Golden Gate™ with High
temperature top plate and optical
assembly and Temperature
Controller
2.53 130x157x203
261-058 USB Temperature Controller 0.14 70x81x32
267-045 USB Desktop power supply (PSU) 0.78 170x58x44
523-075 100-230V 50/60Hz 150W 4000
Series Controller
4.50 410x110x
214
GS10642 - K - UK
Region UK
US
EU
CN
GS10640 - UK
Region UK
US
EU
CN
Optic Lens Type
K = KBr
Z = ZnSe
Model number configurations:

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Golden Gate™ High Temperature Heated Diamond ATR Top Plate
Specification with Temperature Controller
Temperature range: Ambient to 300°C maximum.
Thermocouple type: K Type (Chromel-Alumel).
Heating rate (puck): 6 mins, 20°C to 300°C (≈45°C / min).
Cooling rate: 25°C/min from 300°C.
DC input rating: 30V 4.17A
Humidity: 0% to 80% RH, non-condensing.
Operating temperature: 5 to 40°C
Storage temperature: -20 to 60°C.
Temperature set steps: 0.1°C.
Temperature stability: 0.1°C in stable environment.
Thermocouple accuracy: 1.5°C at 300 °C.
Maximum power output: 150 Watts.
Power Supply AC input ratings for USB temperature controller.
Voltage
(Vac)
Frequency
(Hertz)
Input
Current (A)
Short circuit
protection
100-240 50-60 2.5 Max Continuous – hiccup
mode (auto recovery)
4000 Series temperature controller AC input ratings.
Voltage
(Vac)
Frequency
(Hertz)
Input
Current
Short circuit
protection
110/230V 50/60 3.0/1.5A Continuous – hiccup
mode (auto recovery)
Fuse rating
250V - T1.6AH EU, UK, CN
250V - T3.15AH US, JAPAN

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4. Unpacking and Checklist
On receipt of the equipment please check that the following have been
supplied:
 Golden Gate™ High Temperature Heated Diamond ATR Top Plate
 Golden Gate™ Optical unit with choice of ZnSe or KRS-5 lenses
and appropriate Benchmark baseplate (if GS10642 ordered)
 4000 Series temperature controller or USB temperature controller
with tabletop inline power supply and connecting Cables
Remove the top plate and Golden Gate™ optics unit from their packing
and install the Golden Gate™ ATR unit into the spectrometer once
assembled (see Golden Gate™ Manual GS10500).
For instructions on heating of the Golden Gate™ High Temperature
Heated Diamond ATR Top-Plate please refer to the specific
Temperature Controller Manual. The temperature controller is pre-
configured and tuned to the accessory, and so needs no further set up
adjustments.
Fig 1. Top View of High Temperature Heated Diamond ATR Top-Plate

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5. Operation
It is advisable to operate the Golden Gate™ High Temperature Heated
Diamond accessory in a spectrometer with the sample compartment lid
of the spectrometer closed (if possible). This will help with stability of the
working temperature.
If the sample compartment lid must be kept open during operation,
always wear protective safety spectacles whenever in the vicinity of the
accessory.
Caution: It is advised not to heat flammable samples above
their rated flash point. When using liquid samples, do not
exceed the recommended maximum volume of 0.1 ml.
Note: If the sample compartment volume of the spectrometer is smaller
than 200mm x 200mm x 200mm when the lid is closed, then the sample
compartment lid must be kept open to prevent activation of the safety
thermal protection system. Opening of the compartment lid will allow
natural heat convection to prevent the unit from overheating. However,
if the sample compartment lid must be kept closed, Specac recommend
that a purging gas of N2 is used through the sample compartment.
Consult the manufacturer or their authorised representative if any doubt.
Load Limitation to Samples at High Temperature
Note: When pressing solid samples against the diamond using the
sapphire anvil P/N GS10531, the load must be applied from the
standard torque mechanism knob assembly. (See use of torque limiter
screw item 21 described in Golden Gate™ Manual 10500). If a greater
load than standard is applied from the torque wrench and Torx head
adapter parts P/N GS10504 and GS10505 respectively, damage will
occur to the sapphire tip on the anvil.

Worldwide Distribution
France
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Germany
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Switzerland
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USA
SPECAC INC.
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United Kingdom
Specac Ltd.
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