VICI D-2-I - Manual (Page 8)

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mains (line) plug shall only be inserted in a socket outlet provided with a
protective earth contact. The protective action must not be negated by the
use of an extension cord without a protective conductor. Use only with an
approved mains supply cord having a rating of 2A, 250V, or greater. Do not
use this equipment in a manner not specified herein.
CAUTION: During normal operation, the detector pro-
duces ultraviolet energy (UVA, UVB), some of which
may be emitted. Do not watch the arc without eye
protection.
Maintenance
The exterior of the instrument should be cleaned regularly with a dusting
brush. If necessary, the casing can be cleaned with a moistened cloth
(99% water + 1% mild detergent). Spirit or petroleum ether can be used
to remove greasy dirt. Any other cleaning agents can attack the plastic
and painted surfaces.
Under no circumstances should the cleaning fluid get into the instrument.
Petroleum ether is flammable, and care should be taken in its use. Under
no circumstances should the detector be disassembled for cleaning. The
components of the detector are assembled with special tooling and held
under considerable force. Disassembly of the detector may present a
safety hazard and will result in its destruction.
Components of the Detector Systems
Components of the detector system are listed in Tables 1 and 2. Check the
contents of the packages to verify that everything is present. Contact the
factory if anything is missing or damaged. (NOTE: damaged shipments
must remain with the original packaging for freight company inspection.)
Description of Controls
Controls and connectors are indicated in Figure 2. NOTE: In early 2014,
we began shipping a redesigned controller. If the rear panel of your controller
does not look like the one in
Figure 2, please refer to the appendix on page 29.
MAINS switch
Controls mains (line) voltage to the controller unit. When this switch is
on ( | ), the unit is operational except for the pulse supply (see the next
paragraph). The detector heater will operate (if connected) and high voltage
is present on the bias cables.
DISCHARGE switch and indicator
Controls power to the pulse supply module. When the switch is on and the
module is connected, high voltage is generated by the unit and is present
at the detector electrodes. The indicator will not light if the detector is in
the standby mode, or if the pulse supply is not connected to the controller.
The indicator flashes until the discharge has been established, then glows
steadily.
Introduction