Thermo Scientific Nicolet FT-IR Installation and operating manual

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Contents
Operating Your Spectrometer Safely.......................................................1
Conventions used in this manual .......................................................2
Questions or concerns........................................................................2
General safety information ................................................................3
Fire safety and burn hazards ........................................................6
Environmental conditions............................................................8
Using liquid nitrogen ...................................................................9
Cleaning the spectrometer .........................................................10
Lifting or moving the spectrometer ...........................................11
Biohazard or radioactive materials and infectious agents .........11
Safety labeling ...........................................................................12
Electrical Safety.....................................................................................13
Powering up .....................................................................................15
Power supplies .................................................................................16
Specifications and connections..................................................16
Connecting an external power supply........................................17
Fuses ................................................................................................19
Electrical service..............................................................................19
Grounding ........................................................................................20
Power cords .....................................................................................20
Laser Safety ...........................................................................................22
Protective housing ...........................................................................22
Laser emissions................................................................................23
Laser emission indicator ..................................................................23
Manufacturer’s laser information ....................................................24

Corrosives, Solvents, and Purge Gas .................................................... 25
Purge gas......................................................................................... 25
Caustic or corrosive agents ............................................................. 26
Volatile solvents ............................................................................. 26
Solvents containing halogenated hydrocarbons.............................. 27
Safety Labels......................................................................................... 28
Nicolet 380...................................................................................... 28
Nicolet 4700.................................................................................... 31
Nicolet 5700, 6700 and 8700.......................................................... 34
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Operating Your Spectrometer Safely
This Spectrometer Safety Guide contains a summary of the safety
precautions that must be followed when using Nicolet™ FT-IR
spectrometers.
Each person who will be using these instruments should read this
manual. Safety information is also included in your spectrometer,
accessory, computer, and software manuals.
In many cases, safety information is displayed on the spectrometer
itself. The illustrations “Safety Labels” chapter show the locations of
the safety labels. Should any of these labels become loose or
unreadable, Thermo Electron will supply new ones. Spectrometer
Help Topics, available through the OMNIC Help menu, contains
information about obtaining replacement labels.
Spectrometer Safety Guide 1

Conventions
used in this manual
This manual includes safety precautions and other important
information presented in the following format:
Note Notes contain helpful supplementary information. ▲
Important Follow instructions labeled “Important” to avoid damaging the
system hardware or losing data. ▲
Caution Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert
against unsafe practices. ▲
Warning Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury. ▲
Danger Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury. ▲
Questions
or concerns
In case of emergency, follow the procedures established by your
facility. If you have questions or concerns about safety or need
assistance with operation, repairs or replacement parts, use the
information below to contact Thermo Electron. Outside the U.S.A.,
contact the local Thermo Electron sales or service representative.
Phone: [phone] (U.S.A.) or
[phone] (worldwide)
Fax: [phone] (worldwide)
E-mail: [email protected]
World Wide Web: http://www.thermo.com/spectroscopy
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General
safety information
Each Thermo Electron spectrometer and accessory is designed to
comply with domestic and international safety regulations and
applicable product standards. The table that follows lists each of the
spectrometer models and the regulations and product standards that
apply to each.
Check the Declaration of Conformity that came with your
instrument for specific information about conformity with particular
directives and standards. The regulatory organizations are described
here.
CE (Conformité Européenne) — The CE mark indicates
compliance with the European Union's applicable New Approach
Directives. The CE mark is a self declaration and self marking
process. Once a manufacturer has proven that the particular
equipment meets the requirements of the CE and has collected
supporting data, that equipment may be marked with the CE.
ETL (ETL SEMKO, a division of Intertek Testing Services) —
ETL SEMKO is an OSHA accredited Nationally Recognized
Testing Laboratory (NRTL), a Standards Council of Canada (SCC)
accredited Testing Organization and Certification Organization, an
IECEE accredited National Certification Body, and a Notified Body
for Europe that provides testing and certification services for the
products. The ETL symbol indicates that the instrument has been
inspected and approved by an independent testing laboratory.
Spectrometer Safety Guide 3

GS (Geprüfte Sicherheit) — The GS mark indicates the device is
in compliance with the judicial requirements of the German Device
Safety Act or the currently accepted rules of technology, as well as
the work protection and accident prevention regulations. In
particular, compliance with paragraph 3 of the Device Safety Act is
indicated by the mark.
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Model Regulations and product standards
Nicolet 380
Nicolet 4700
Nicolet 5700
Nicolet 6700
●UL 61010-1 (2004) Electrical equipment for
laboratory use. Part 1: general requirements.
- Installation category II
- Pollution degree 2
●CSA C22.2 No. 1010 (1992) Safety requirements for
electrical equipment for measurement, control, and
laboratory use
●73/23/EEC (1973) Low voltage directive
- EN 61010-1 (2001) and A2 (1995) Safety
requirements for electrical equipment for
measurement, control, and laboratory use
●89/336/EEC (1989) EMC Directive
●EN 61326-1 (1977) and A/(1998)Electrical equipment
for measurement, control, and laboratory use – EMC
requirements
●EN 60825-1 (2001) Class 1; Safety of laser products
●U.S. 21CFR 1040.10Class I; Safety of laser products
with Laser Notice No. 50 dated July 26, 2001
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Model Regulations and product standards
Nicolet 8700 ●UL 3101-1 (1993)
Electrical equipment for laboratory use
Part 1: general requirements.
Installation category II) (Pollution degree 2),
●CSA C22.2 No. 1010 (1992)
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for
measurement, control, and laboratory use
●73/23/EEC (1973) Low voltage directive
- EN 61010-1 (1993)
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for
measurement, control, and laboratory use
●89/336/EEC (1989) EMC Directive
- EN50081-1
Generic emissions standard for residential,
commercial and light industrial products
- CISPR 11 (Class B)
Limits and methods of electromagnetic
disturbance characteristics of industrial,
scientific, and medical (ISM) radio frequency
equipment.
- EN50082-1
Generic immunity standards for residential,
commercial, and light industrial products
- IEC 801-2
Electrostatic discharge requirements
- IEC 801-3
Radiated electromagnetic field requirements
- IEC 801-4
Electrical fast transient/burst requirements
●EN 60825-1 (1994) Class 1; Safety of laser products
●U.S. 21CFR 1040.10C lass I; Safety of laser products
with Laser Notice No. 50 dated July 26, 2001
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Spectrometer Safety Guide 5

Fire safety
and burn hazards
The following symbols appear inside the spectrometer to warn you
about hot surfaces in the vicinity of the symbol.
To avoid a burn injury and the risk of fire or explosion, follow these
guidelines:
●Do not test flammable or explosive samples.
●Use only nitrogen or dried air to purge your spectrometer
and accessories.
●Do not touch the infrared source housing; it may be very
hot.
●Do not place anything on the electronics cover of a
Nicolet 380 spectrometer.
●After you turn off your spectrometer, wait 15 minutes before
you replace components.
●Never block any of the vents on a spectrometer or the power
supply for a spectrometer.
●Use exact replacements for bulbs, fuses and power supplies.
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Vents
Vents
Nicolet FT-IR spectrometer
power supply vent locations
The following Cautions and Warnings provide additional
information about fire safety and preventing burn hazards.
Caution In FT-IR systems, the infrared source housing may be very hot. It
stays hot for up to 15 minutes after you turn off your spectrometer.
To avoid being burned or starting a fire, do not touch the housing
with your body or any flammable object until it has cooled. Your
system user’s guide and on-line Spectrometer Tour show the
location of the infrared source inside your spectrometer. ▲
Danger Never use a flammable gas to purge a spectrometer. The purge gas
must be free of oil and other reactive materials. Heat from the source
or from laser absorption may ignite flammable gasses or reactive
materials in purge gas. ▲
Spectrometer Safety Guide 7

Caution Do not place anything on top of the electronics cover of a
Nicolet 380 spectrometer. Electronic components under the cover
can become overheated if items are placed on the cover. The
illustration below shows the location of the spectrometer electronics
cover. ▲
Nicolet 380
Electronics cover
Environmental conditions Thermo Electron spectrometers and accessories are designed for
indoor use at altitudes up to 2,000 meters (6,500 feet).
They operate reliably at temperatures between 16 and 27 °C (60 and
80 °F). They may briefly be exposed to temperatures as low as
-10 °C (for example, during transport) without degradation of its
safety. Temperature changes may result in drift in the system
response.
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FT-IR and FT-NIR spectrometers must be protected from excessive
humidity, since the beamsplitters, detectors, and other components
may corrode with exposure to moisture. Maintain humidity in the
range of 20% to 80% noncondensing. To accomplish this, some
spectrometers are sealed and desiccated; other spectrometers require
purging.
Using liquid nitrogen Some detectors must be cooled with liquid nitrogen before use. The
following symbols remind you to wear protective clothing when
using liquid nitrogen.
Warning Liquid nitrogen is extremely cold and therefore potentially
hazardous. When filling the detector dewar, be careful not to contact
the liquid nitrogen with your skin. Wear protective gloves and
splash-proof goggles and follow standard laboratory safety
practices. ▲
Warning To avoid hazardous equipment damage or contact with liquid
nitrogen, make sure any dewar or container you use to hold liquid
nitrogen can do so safely without breaking. ▲
Spectrometer Safety Guide 9

Cleaning
the spectrometer
If the outside of the spectrometer needs cleaning, turn off the power
and disconnect the power cord. Then use a damp (not wet), soft cloth
and a mild soap to clean the outside of the spectrometer. Do not use
harsh detergents, solvents, chemicals or abrasives; these can damage
the finish.
Warning Avoid shock hazard. Do not allow liquid to run into the power
supply. Also, do not allow liquids to run down the windows in the
sample compartment walls. ▲
Important Do not use harsh detergents, solvents, chemicals or abrasives; these
can damage the finish. Never allow a liquid to flow into the
spectrometer vents, and to avoid damaging port windows, do not
allow liquid to run down to these windows. ▲
Important Do not attempt to clean or even touch the mirror surfaces. The
mirrors in your spectrometer are front surfaced and can be easily
scratched. Dust will not harm the infrared signal, but fingerprints can
degrade spectral performance or permanently damage the mirrors. If
you feel it is necessary, remove dust with a gentle stream of clean air
or nitrogen. Use purge air only for cleaning mirrors; commercially
prepared canned air contains contaminants that can damage the
mirror surface or interfere with spectral data. ▲
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Lifting or moving
the spectrometer
Thermo Electron spectrometers weigh between 24 kg (53 lb) and
64 kg (140 lb). To avoid risk of injury, use proper lifting techniques
when lifting or moving the spectrometer or other system
components.
Caution Nicolet FT-IR spectrometers cannot be lifted safely by a single
person. Lifting or moving a Nicolet FT-IR spectrometer requires two
people. Be sure to use the handholds on the sides of the
spectrometer. ▲
Biohazard or
radioactive materials
and infectious agents
Instruments, accessories, components or other associated materials
may not be returned to Thermo Electron or other accessory
manufacturers if they are contaminated with biohazard or radioactive
materials, infectious agents, or any other materials and/or conditions
that could constitute a health or injury hazard to employees.
Contact technical support if you have questions about
decontamination requirements.
Spectrometer Safety Guide 11

Safety labeling In many cases, safety information is displayed on the instrument
itself. The illustrations at the end of this manual show the locations
of the safety labels. Should any of these labels become loose or
unreadable, Thermo Electron will supply new ones. The Ordering
Parts help book in Spectrometer Help Topics, or the parts list that
came with your spectrometer or accessory, contains information
about obtaining replacement labels.
If you see this symbol on the spectrometer or on an accessory, be
sure to read the safety label and check the information in the
documentation that came with the instrument or accessory. The
symbol indicates that there is additional information in the
documentation.
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.Electrical Safety
Your spectrometer, computer, and accessories were designed with
protective covers to prevent exposure to dangerous voltage and other
electrical hazards. If you see either of the following symbols on your
spectrometer, there is a risk of electric shock in the vicinity of the
symbol.
Warning Only qualified Thermo Electron service representatives should
attempt to service a component that carries either of these
symbols. ▲
Warning If a protective cover on the spectrometer, computer, or monitor
appears damaged, turn off the system and secure it against any
unintended operation. Always examine the protective cover for
transport stresses after shipping. ▲
Warning Even after the spectrometer has been disconnected from all voltage
sources, capacitors may remain charged for up to 30 seconds and can
cause an electrical shock. ▲
Spectrometer Safety Guide 13

You may also see one or more symbols on or near switches and
connectors on your spectrometer. These symbols are often used to
identify connectors or help you to locate user-replaceable fuses.
The table that follows shows the symbols and lists the meaning of
each. Check the documentation that came with your spectrometer if
you find a symbol that is not included in the table.
Symbol Description
Alternating current
Earth terminal or ground
Protective conductor terminal
Fuse
Power on
Power off
To prevent injury, refer to the accompanying
documentation
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Powering up To turn on the spectrometer, press the power switch:
I = on
O= off
The illustrations on the next page show the location of the power
switch on many Thermo Electron spectrometers.
Note For information about powering up your computer, refer to the
documentation that came with the computer. ▲
Warning Do not operate a spectrometer or an accessory without following the
safety precautions described in this manual and the documentation
that came with your spectrometer. ▲
Nicolet 380
Nexus 4700/5700/6700/8700
Power switch
(on external
power supply)
Power switch
(on external
power supply)
Spectrometer Safety Guide 15

Power supplies Many Thermo Electron instruments and accessories, including the
Nicolet FT-IR spectrometers, are powered by external power
supplies. Others may have power supplies built into the instrument.
Danger To avoid injury, only a qualified person using the appropriate
measuring device should check the line voltage, current and
frequency. ▲
Specifications
and connections
The power supply used with Nicolet FT-IR spectrometers accepts a
variety of AC power sources. The power supply adjusts
automatically and maintains a consistent VDC output. The following
illustration shows the DC power cable connector and lists the output
voltage on each pin in the connector.
Pin Output
1 DC common
2 -12 VDC
3 + 5 VDC
4 - 5 VDC
5 +12 VDC
6 DC common
7 + 5 VDC
2
6
7
5
3
8
1
4
8 Not connected
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