Multichannel Systems TC01-TC02 Manual - Manual (Page 8)

Temperature Controller TC01/02 Manual
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High Voltage
Electrical cords must be properly laid and installed. The length and quality of the cords must
be in accordance with local provisions.
Only qualified technicians may work on the electrical system. It is essential that the accident
prevention regulations and those of the employers' liability associations are observed.
 Each time before starting up, make sure that the mains supply agrees with the specifications
of the product.
 Check the power cord for damage each time the site is changed. Damaged power cords should
be replaced immediately and may never be reused.
 Check the leads for damage. Damaged leads should be replaced immediately and may never
be reused.
 Do not try to insert anything sharp or metallic into the vents or the case.
 Liquids may cause short circuits or other damage. Keep the device and the power cords always dry.
Do not handle it with wet hands. Make sure the device and your experiment are set up in a way
that makes it impossible that any liquid spills onto the device or drips into the device from the
surface of the table.
 Do not short-circuit the outputs of the device.
Requirements for the installation and operation
Warning: Improper use (especially a too high setpoint temperature or an inappropriate channel
configuration, for example, a too high maximum power) can lead to overheating the heating
element. Overheating can lead to fire hazards and even fatal injuries. Only advanced users
should edit the channel configuration and only with extreme care.
 Make sure that the device is not exposed to direct sunlight. Do not place anything on top of
the device, and do not place it on top of another heat producing device. Never cover the device,
not even partially, so that the air can circulate freely. Otherwise, the device may overheat.
 The connected heating elements produce heat and can get hot during operation.
 Do not touch the connected heating elements during operation and do not store flammable
materials nearby.
 Check in regular intervals that the connected heating element does not overheat.
 Regard the specifications of the connected heating element.
 Use and keep the device only in a dry environment. Fluids or damp air may damage or destroy
the device. Spilled liquid can damage or even completely destroy the electronics of the
instrument. Avoid it by all means.
 Edit the channel configuration only if necessary, and only with extreme care. Test new
configurations under personal supervision before operating the instrument unsupervised.
 The Maximum Power of the channel configurations should not exceed a value that is safe for use
with the connected heating element, the temperature protocol, and the experimental setup.