Oxford Instruments OptistatDry BL4 User guide

System Manual

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OptistatDry BL4

System Manual

Oxford Instruments

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OptistatDry BL4

System Manual

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Contents

PREFACE................................................................................................................................. 1

Copyright................................................................................................................................................ 1

Use of this manual ................................................................................................................................. 1

Other documents supplied with the system ........................................................................................... 1

Disclaimers............................................................................................................................................. 3

Customer support................................................................................................................................... 4

Health and safety information ................................................................................................................ 4

Acknowledgements................................................................................................................................ 5

Acronyms ............................................................................................................................................... 5

Certification compliance statements ...................................................................................................... 6

1HEALTH AND SAFETY....................................................................................................... 7

1.1 Safety symbols used in this manual............................................................................. 7

1.2 Safety requirements..................................................................................................... 8

1.3 Warnings ..................................................................................................................... 8

1.4 Temperature and voltage limits.................................................................................... 9

1.5 Service and repair........................................................................................................ 9

1.6 Restrictions on use...................................................................................................... 9

1.7 Safety features............................................................................................................. 9

1.7.1 Compressor and cold head....................................................................................................... 9

1.7.2 MercuryiTC temperature controller......................................................................................... 10

1.7.3 Cryostat................................................................................................................................... 10

1.8 Disposal and recycling instructions............................................................................ 11

2INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................ 12

2.1 Description of the OptistatDry BL4 system................................................................. 13

2.2 OptistatDry BL4 cryostat components........................................................................ 15

3UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY........................................................................................ 17

3.1 Siting considerations.................................................................................................. 18

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3.2 Unpacking.................................................................................................................. 20

3.3 Fitting the cryostat to the vertical support stand......................................................... 21

3.3.1 Define the window height........................................................................................................22

3.3.2 Move the support cradle to the correct height........................................................................23

3.3.3 Fit the cryostat to the vertical support stand........................................................................... 25

3.4 Cryostat height adjustments....................................................................................... 29

3.4.1 Minor adjustments ..................................................................................................................29

3.4.2 Major adjustments ..................................................................................................................30

3.5 Fitting cryostat radial restraints.................................................................................. 31

3.6 Making the compressor ready.................................................................................... 35

3.7 Connect helium gas lines to cold head....................................................................... 36

3.8 Temperature monitoring and control system.............................................................. 39

3.8.1 Set up the temperature controller...........................................................................................39

3.8.2 Connect the temperature controller........................................................................................ 40

4FIRST TEST ...................................................................................................................... 41

4.1 Introduction................................................................................................................ 41

4.2 Vent the cryostat and remove the sorption pump....................................................... 42

4.3 Condition the sorption pump and close up system..................................................... 43

4.4 Pump out the cryostat................................................................................................ 45

4.5 Start up the compressor............................................................................................. 46

4.5.1 Run the system to base temperature .....................................................................................46

4.6 Control the sample region at 300K............................................................................. 47

4.7 Warm the cryostat to room temperature..................................................................... 47

4.8 Using the MercuryiTC temperature controller............................................................. 47

4.8.1 Powering up the MercuryiTC.................................................................................................. 47

4.8.2 Temperature control above base temperature.......................................................................48

4.9 Fit optical windows..................................................................................................... 49

5NORMAL OPERATION ..................................................................................................... 51

5.1 Introduction to normal operation ................................................................................ 51

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5.2 Fitting and removing the standard sample holder....................................................... 53

5.2.1 Electrical connection via the DRYLX20 connector.................................................................55

5.3 Fitting and removing the optical tail for greater access............................................... 56

5.4 Fitting the puck sample holder................................................................................... 58

5.5 Condition the sorption pump and close up system..................................................... 59

5.6 Pump out the cryostat................................................................................................ 59

5.7 Start up the compressor............................................................................................. 60

5.8 Control sample temperature....................................................................................... 60

5.9 Warm up for sample change...................................................................................... 60

6MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING.................................................................................... 61

6.1 Introduction................................................................................................................ 61

6.2 Maintenance Schedule .............................................................................................. 61

6.3 Cryostat O-rings......................................................................................................... 61

6.4 Anti-vibration mounts and radial restraints................................................................. 61

6.5 GM cold head and compressor maintenance............................................................. 62

7TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................................................... 63

Appendix A TECHNICAL DATA............................................................................................ 65

A1 Physical specifications of cryostat.................................................................................................. 65

A2 Physical specifications of cryostat fitted to optional vertical support stand....................................65

A3 Wiring of 15 way micro D connector to sample heater and thermometer ......................................66

A4 Wiring of optional 21 way micro D connector to DRYLX20............................................................ 67

Appendix B SAMPLE PUCK OPTIONS ................................................................................ 68

Customer support.................................................................................................................. 70

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PREFACE

Welcome to the System Manual for the OptistatDry BL4 cryogenic system.

The copyright of this document belongs to Oxford Instruments Nanotechnology Tools Ltd, 2014.

Oxford Instruments Nanotechnology Tools Ltd, trading as Oxford Instruments Omicron

NanoScience gives you permission to make hard copies of this system manual for your

organisation’s internal use in connection with your OptistatDry BL4 system, provided that the

integrity of the manual is maintained and this copyright notice is reproduced. Other than as

permitted above, you may not reproduce or transmit any part of this document, electronically or

mechanically, without the prior written permission of Oxford Instruments Omicron NanoScience.

Use of this manual

This System Manual and accompanying documents supplied with the system provide all the

information necessary for the safe and proper installation, operation and servicing of the

OptistatDry BL4.

Chapters 1 to 5 of this manual provide essential information that must be read and understood

before operating the OptistatDRY BL4 for the first time.

Other documents supplied with the system

The following documents are supplied (hard copy and/or CD) with the OptistatDry BL4 system

depending on options ordered:

Safety Matters

Practical Cryogenics

OptistatDry BL4 Safety Sheet

Unpacking Sheet

Operation Quick Start sheet

SHI SRDK-101D-HC4A2 Cryocooler Operation Manual (CD32ZZ-421A) - for

OptistatDry BL4A air cooled option

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SHI SRDK-101D-HC4E2 Cryocooler Operation Manual (CD32ZZ-422A) - for

OptistatDry BL4W water cooled option

SHI HC-4A and HC-4A2 Zephyr Air-Cooled Helium Compressors Technical Manual

(267825A) - for OptistatDry BL4A air cooled option

SHI HC-4E1 and HC-4E2 Helium Compressors Technical Manual (267318A) - for

OptistatDry BL4W water cooled option

SHI RDK-101D 4K Cold Head Technical Instruction (CD32ZZ-108)

MercuryiTC Temperature Controller Manual UMC0071 (if temperature controller option

ordered)

H4-600 or H4-601 Pumping Kit Manual (if vacuum pump option ordered)

Thermometer calibration data

System Test Data Sheet

Intended users

Users of this product must have received adequate training on its safe and effective use before

attempting to work with the equipment. Please contact Oxford Instruments Omicron

NanoScience for information on training requirements and training courses that are available.

Training requirements vary from country to country. Users must ensure that training is given in

accordance with all applicable local laws and regulations.

If any user of the equipment has not been directly trained by Oxford Instruments Omicron

NanoScience, ensure that they understand the safety issues associated with the equipment,

and that they consult relevant personnel for guidance when operating the equipment.

Statement of intended use of the OptistatDry BL4

The OptistatDry BL4 has been designed for use in a laboratory environment. The equipment

has been designed to operate within the process parameter limits that are outlined in this

manual.

The OptistatDry BL4 is intended to be installed, used and operated only for the purpose for

which it was designed, and only in accordance with the instructions given in this manual and

other accompanying documents. Nothing stated in this manual reduces the responsibilities of

users to exercise sound judgement and best practice.

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It is the user's responsibility to ensure the system is operated in a safe manner. Consideration

must be made for all aspects of the system's life-cycle including, handling, installation, normal

operation, maintenance, dismantling, decontamination and disposal. It is the user's

responsibility to complete suitable risk assessments, to determine the magnitude of hazards.

The installation, use and operation of the OptistatDry BL4 are subject to laws in the

jurisdictions in which the equipment is installed and in use. Users must install, use and operate

the equipment only in such ways that do not conflict with said applicable laws and regulations.

If the equipment is not installed, used, maintained, refurbished, modified and upgraded as

specified by the manufacturer, then the protection it provides could be impaired. Any resultant

non-compliance, damage, or personal injury would be the fault of the owner or user.

Use of the equipment for purposes other than those intended and expressly stated by Oxford

Instruments Omicron NanoScience, as well as incorrect use or operation of the equipment, may

relieve Oxford Instruments Omicron NanoScience or its agent of the responsibility for any

resultant non-compliance, damage or injury.

Revision history

This is issue 01 of the OptistatDry BL4 System Manual, as shown in the header at the top of

each page.

The changes made to this document and a summary of previous issues are listed in the table

below. Always use the latest issue of the manual.

Revision

Affected page(s)

Summary of changes

All pages

First edition of the OptistatDry BL4

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Disclaimers

Oxford Instruments Omicron NanoScience assumes no liability for use of any document

supplied with the system if any unauthorised changes to the content or format have been made.

Oxford Instruments Omicron NanoScience´s policy is one of continued improvement. The

Company reserves the right to alter without notice the specification, design or conditions of

supply of any of its products or services. Although every effort has been made to ensure that

the information in this manual and all accompanying documents is accurate and up to date,

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errors may occur. Oxford Instruments Omicron NanoScience shall have no liability arising from

the use of or reliance by any party on the contents of this these documents (including this

manual) and, to the fullest extent permitted by law, excludes all liability for loss or damages

howsoever caused.

All documents (including this manual) are provided without warranty of any kind, either implied

or expressed, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness

for a particular purpose.

Customer support

Oxford Instruments Omicron NanoScience has global customer support facilities that provide a

coordinated response to customer’s queries. All queries are recorded on our support database

and are dealt with as quickly as possible. If we are not able to answer the query immediately,

we will contact you promptly.

Before contacting a customer support facility, please ensure that you have followed the

guidance given in section 7 of this manual.

If you are still unable to resolve the problem, please direct all queries

through your nearest support facility (see last page of this manual).

Health and safety information

There are potential hazards associated with the use of the OptistatDry BL4. Before working

with the product, all personnel must read and become thoroughly familiar with the information

given in section 1. In particular, users must read, understand and strictly observe all:

Warning notices

Caution notices

Safety labels and markings on the equipment

For ease of reference and rapid response in an emergency, the system is supplied with a

document titled “OptistatDry BL4 Safety Sheet” which summarizes the hazards mentioned in

this manual. This Safety Sheet must be kept close to the equipment.

In addition, you should always provide access to the System Manual close to where the system

is used.

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Warranty

The Oxford Instruments customer support warranty provides repair to faults that are a result of

manufacturing defects at Oxford Instruments Omicron NanoScience.

Acknowledgements

All trade names and trademarks that appear in this manual are hereby acknowledged.

Acronyms

The following is a list of acronyms used in this manual.

Gifford-McMahon (refrigerator)

OVC

Outer Vacuum Chamber –the insulating vacuum space around the sample space

and the refrigerator

PID

Proportional, Integral and Derivative –temperature control algorithm terms

Room Temperature

SHI

Sumitomo Heavy Industries

Modifications to the OptistatDry BL4 made without the consent of Oxford Instruments

Omicron NanoScience will void the warranty.

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Certification compliance statements

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