EMPYREAN SERIES 3

PRE-INSTALLATION MANUAL
EMPYREAN SERIES 3
PRE-INSTALLATION MANUAL

EDITION NOTICE: 4023 001 85171, June 2018

This is the original publication of Edition 1 of this document, to be used with the Empyrean Series 3
instrument.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1. Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1 Pre-installation checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2 Unit conversion information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Chapter 2. Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.1 Authorized personnel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.2 Safety standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.3 Alerts and labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Chapter 3. Transport and storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3.1 Impact indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.1.1 Examine the external impact indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.2 Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.3 Transport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.3.1 Move the instrument. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.3.2 Dimensions and weights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Chapter 4. Installation position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

4.1 System layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.2 Floor loading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.2.1 Average loor loading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.2.2 Maximum point loading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.2.3 Load spreaders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Chapter 5. Installation data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

5.1 Environmental conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5.2 Supply connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.3 Mains power supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.4 Earthing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.5 Peripherals and PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.6 Remote support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.7 Mains water supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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5.7.1 Water ilter unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

5.8 Compressed air supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.9 Audit trail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Chapter 6. Optional equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

6.1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.2 Chiller unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.3 Uninterruptable power supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.4 Mains power generator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.5 Air compressor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.6 GaliPIX3D detector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6.7 Oxford PheniX Cryostat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.8 Oxford Cryostream Plus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.9 Anton Paar cryo & humidity chamber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.10 Anton Paar high-temperature chamber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.11 Anton Paar low-temperature chamber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.12 Anton Paar reactor chamber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.13 Anton Paar domed hot stage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
6.14 Anton Paar domed cooling stage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
6.15 Anton Paar high-pressure chamber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
6.16 Anton Paar multi-sample humidity chamber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6.17 Cooling system with liquid nitrogen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6.18 Low and high vacuum system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Pre-installation checklist Empyrean Series 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Pre-installation overview Empyrean Series 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
This Pre-installation Manual gives all the information that is necessary to prepare a site for the
installation of the Empyrean instrument.

With this information, the customer can make a decision about the best location and prepare
supplies for electrical power, compressed air and water. This manual also has information about
optional equipment, which is necessary if the available supplies are not in the speciied range.
It is the responsibility of the customer to prepare the necessary supplies and items before the
instrument is installed.

Figure 1.1 Empyrean Series 3

1.1 Pre-installation checklist

The pre-installation checklist is used during a pre-installation visit to examine if the installation
location agrees with the installation requirements. The checklist formalizes the responsibilities of
the customer.

1.2 Unit conversion information

Measurements are in metric units. These are useful conversions:

• Pressure: MPa = 10 bar = 10 atm = 145 psi

• Temperature: °F = 9/5 °C + 32
• Weight (N): mass * g (mass in kg and g ≈ 10 ms-2)

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CHAPTER 2 SAFETY

2.1 Authorized personnel

NOTE: Authorized Personnel = Person who is trained, educated and authorized by the
Malvern Panalytical organization to execute service work to a speciied level and product
area.

The installation, maintenance and repair procedures of the instrument must only be done by
Authorized Personnel .

All repairs, adjustments and alignments to any part of the instrument must obey all applicable local
regulations.

2.2 Safety standards

Malvern Panalytical supplies a Declaration of Conformity with all instruments. The Declaration of
Conformity is a legal statement by Malvern Panalytical that shows that the responsibilities related
to the supplied instrument have been completed. The customer must keep this document with the
instrument for its full life cycle.

Another important declaration for users of analytical X‑ray instruments is the X‑ray Safety
Declaration, which is also supplied with all instruments.

The instrument complies with the requirements of the Machine Directive 2006/42/EC and EMC
Directive 2014/30/EU and the applicable X‑ray safety regulations.

Refer to the applicable standards, normative documents and directives in the Declaration of
Conformity and the X‑ray Safety Declaration of the instrument.

2.3 Alerts and labels

Special alerts that relate to the safety of personnel and/or equipment can be found in this manual.
Where it is necessary, alert labels with the applicable symbol are attached to the instrument.

Obey all instructions in the alerts in the manual and on the labels attached to the diferent parts of
the instrument.

Alerts in this manual are shown as follows:

DANGER ‑ Electrical Hazard

Shows an immediately dangerous condition which, if not prevented, can result in death or
very serious injury.

(The symbol relates to the specified hazard)

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WARNING ‑ Ionizing Radiation

Shows a dangerous condition where there is risk of bad injury.

(The symbol relates to the specified hazard)

CAUTION ‑ General Hazard

Shows a condition that can cause damage to equipment or property, or where there is a risk
of small injury.

(The symbol relates to the specified hazard)

NOTE: Gives the user more information about the procedure or system.

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CHAPTER 3 TRANSPORT AND STORAGE

3.1 Impact indicators

Impact indicators monitor the handling of Malvern Panalytical equipment during shipping and/or
transportation.

There are 2 types of impact indicators:

• TIP-N-TELL indicator, which monitors the tilt level.

• DROP-N-TELL indicator, which monitors the G‑level.

Figure 3.1 TIP-N-TELL and DROP-N-TELL indicators and warning labels

Impact indicators and warning labels are attached to all Malvern Panalytical shipments. The
indicators can be attached to the crates (external impact indicators) and/or to the equipment
inside (internal impact indicators).
• Customers must examine the crate and the external impact indicators before they accept the
delivery of the equipment. Refer to Section 3.1.1.
• Customer support engineers of Malvern Panalytical must examine the crate and the impact
indicators before they unpack and install the equipment.

If an impact indicator is activated, its results can help with any damage claims procedure.

3.1.1 Examine the external impact indicators

1. When the instrument is delivered to your site, examine the crates and/or cartons, and any
impact indicators that are attached to them.

NOTE: If an impact indicator was attached to a crate or carton before shipping, this is shown
on the shipping documents.

2. If an impact indicator is activated or missing, or a crate/carton has visible damage, do as

follows.
a. You can accept the shipment, but record the activated or missing indicator and any visible
crate or carton damage on the delivery document.

NOTE: The recorded results of the impact indicator can help with any damage claims
procedure.

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b. Contact Malvern Panalytical's local organization or agent/representative about the damaged

crate and activated or missing indicator the same day.
3. Store the delivery document for future reference.
4. If you have accepted the shipment, make sure that a customer support engineer of
Malvern Panalytical unpacks the instrument and examines it for internal damage as soon as
possible.

3.2 Storage
You must keep the instrument in storage until it is installed.

Table 3.1 Speciications for storage

Parameter Speciication Remark

Short term storage

Time Max. 0.5 years

Temperature -40 to +70 °C
Humidity 5 to 95 % ≤o condensation allowed.
Special precautions ≤one
Packaging requirements Standard packaging Must stay closed during storage.

Long term storage

Time Max. 1 years

Temperature -40 to +70 °C
Humidity 20 to 80 %
Special precautions
Packaging requirements Long term packaging Must stay closed during storage.

3.3 Transport

3.3.1 Move the instrument

Move the instrument on its pallet as close as possible to the inal installation location.
Malvern Panalytical recommends to keep the instrument in the crate when you move it.

All doorways where the instrument goes through must have a minimum width of 900 mm.

One of the crate panels can be installed as a ramp. The instrument has wheels to move the
instrument of the ramp and to the inal installation location. A minimum length of 6 m free space
is necessary to install the ramp and move the instrument of the pallet.

The instrument has crane hooks that are suicient to hold its full weight.

Keep the equipment on its pallet until all the supplies are prepared.

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3.3.2 Dimensions and weights

Table 3.2 Dimensions and weights

System Speciication

Dimensions h x d x w (mm)

Crate with pallet 2270 x 1420 x 1550

Instrument with pallet 2160 x 1350 x 1500
Instrument with doors closed, without pallet 1955 x 1162 x 1400
Instrument with doors open, without pallet 1955 x 1110 x 1628
Instrument without panels, doors and other parts, without 1955 x 867 x 1400
pallet. Refer to the note below the table.

Weight (kg)

With crate and pallet max. 1550 (related to the coniguration)

Instrument only ~1150, max. 1400 (related to the
coniguration)

NOTE: The panels and doors must be removed by 2 persons. At least a full day is necessary to
remove the panels, doors and other parts and put them back at the installation location.
1400
1149
1947

50
728

1300 50
90

Figure 3.2 Dimensions (mm) - front

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1132.5
1010
667.5

50 50

50 50

Figure 3.3 Dimensions (mm) - side

317

2422

Figure 3.4 Dimensions (mm) - door path

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The location of the supplies must be as close as possible to the connections of the instrument.

4.1 System layout

For maintenance, a minimum of 1000 mm free space is necessary around all sides of the
instrument.
1000
1132.5

114 114

1400 1000

Figure 4.1 System layout (mm)

4.2 Floor loading

The system must be installed on a level loor that can hold the weight of the full system.

Calculate these 2 values to make sure that the loor can hold the system:

• Average loor loading. Refer to Section 4.2.1.

• Maximum point loading. Refer to Section 4.2.2.

4.2.1 Average floor loading

Use the system weight and the system area to calculate the average loor loading. The system
weight is the weight of the instrument plus the weight of the auxiliary equipment. The system area
also includes the service area around the system.

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Example:

• System weight: 1400 kg

• System area: 10.6 m²
• Permitted loor loading: 1500 N/m².

Average loor loading:

(system weight * 10) / system area

(1400 * 10) N / 10.6 m² = 1320 N/m²

The system can be installed on this loor.

4.2.2 Maximum point loading

The maximum point loading is on the foot that holds the maximum load of the instrument.

To decrease the maximum point loading, put load spreaders under each of the 4 feet. Refer to
Section 4.2.3.

Table 4.1 Maximum point loading

Maximum point loading Conditions

~124 ≤/cm² Without load spreaders.

~6.6 ≤/cm² ≥n Ø260 mm load spreaders.

4.2.3 Load spreaders

The load spreaders are Ø260 mm. You can attach the load spreaders to the loor with a screw.
1216
139
253

801
573
243.5

129.5

Figure 4.2 Position of the load spreaders (mm)

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5.1 Environmental conditions

The instrument is dust protected, but it is recommended to install and operate the instrument in a
reasonably clean area.

Prepare samples as clean and solid as possible. Dust or particles that fall from the sample could
collect in important parts of the instrument and this has a negative efect on the accuracy of
analyses.

The instrument has no protection against dripping or splashing water.

Table 5.1 Speciications for environments conditions

Parameter Speciication Remark

Direct solar radiation ≤ot permitted. Will afect cabinet temperature

stabilization
Dust precautions/levels Reasonably free from
dust.
Vibration levels VC-A: 50 μm/s (rms velocity) For frequencies 4 < f < 20 Hz.
Room temperature +15 to +25 °C +22 °C ± 1 °C for high resolution
applications.
Room temperature changes < 1 °C per 30 minutes Do not install the instrument in the
airlow of an air conditioning system.
Relative humidity 20 to 80 % Prevent condensation.
Air pressure 0.06 to 0.12 MPa
Altitude < 2000 m
Magnetic ield variation < 10‑⁵ T Agrees with E≤61000-6-2.
Heat dissipation < 1 kW From the instrument into the room.
Pollution degree 2

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5.2 Supply connections

1
4 5 6 8

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2
7

3
9

10

1. Chiller unit (optional) 7. Vacuum connection (optional)

2. Water in 8. Mains disconnector with lockout functionality
3. Water out 9. PC power supply, fuse 16 A.
4. Water ilter 10. Third party item (TPI) power supply., fuses depend on the TPI.
5. Compressed air 11. Mains power supply, 210 ‑ 230 Vac, 50/60 Hz, ø, + PE
6. User PC connection

Figure 5.1 Supply connections

5.3 Mains power supply

The instrument must be connected in a single phase supply or between 2 phases.

Connect the instrument and all the peripherals to the same power line. This prevents electrical
interference and damage to the system, caused by large equalizing current between 2 protected
earths.

Do not operate other equipment on the same power line if it can cause electrical interference.

The customer is responsible for the installation of the mains disconnector. It must be clearly
identiied as mains disconnector, installed in a useful location and have easy access. It also must
have lockout functionality.

If you do not obey the mains power speciications, you can damage the instrument. If you damage
the instrument, the warranty of the instrument or parts of the instrument can be cancelled. Refer
to Table 5.2.

If the mains power supply is not stable, use a UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply). Refer to Section
6.3.

If necessary, use a mains power generator. Refer to Section 6.4.

The system agrees with the relevant industrial requirements of IEC 61326‑1.

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Table 5.2 Speciications for the mains power supply

Parameter Speciication Remark

Supply voltage: 210 - 230 Vac

Single phase (L‑≤)
Frequency 50/60 Hz ± 2 %
Maximum power consumption 4.6 kVA Without internal third party items.
Maximum loading current 20 A Without internal third party items.
Maximum loading current 38 A With Anton Paar high‑temperature
chamber and low‑temperature
chamber
Main fuse < 60 A In the mains power supply
Must agree with the local regulations.
Mains power supply cable Must agree with the local regulations
for the speciication of the main fuse.
≥vervoltage category II Indoor use only

5.4 Earthing
WARNING ‑ Electrical Hazard
Do not operate the instrument with the mains earth disconnected.

The earth connection must obey the local regulations.

Obey these earthing conditions:

• Use a good earthing conductor that agrees with the local safety regulations.
• Use 1 earth reference point for the instrument and its peripherals.
• Connect the earth reference point to the common earth of the power distribution box for the
best electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) conditions.

5.5 Peripherals and PC

Make sure that these supply items are compatible with the peripherals and the PC:

• Mains power supply voltage

• Mains power supply frequency
• Correct earthing
• Environmental conditions (noise, etc.)

Malvern Panalytical recommends that you take the power for the peripherals from the same phase
as the instrument, and to use a central earth point.

All peripherals must be double isolated from the mains power supply.

A 10 m RS232 cable is supplied with the instrument for the communication between the
instrument and the PC.

5.6 Remote support

The instrument must have an Internet connection for remote support.

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5.7 Mains water supply

You need an uninterrupted water low to cool the X‑ray tube.

If the mains water supply is not within the speciied range, Malvern Panalytical recommends to use
an external chiller unit to control the temperature, pressure and purity of the water. Refer to
Section 6.2.

225

1 2 3 300 5 4

1. Mains water supply 4. Instrument

2. Water tap 5. Water drain
3. Water ilter

Figure 5.2 Water connections with drain (mm)

225
300

1 2 3 2 4

1. Chiller unit 3. Water ilter

2. Water tap 4. Instrument

Figure 5.3 Water connections with chiller unit (mm)

NOTE: If you change the X‑ray tube in a recirculating cooling system, water can spill because of
overpressure. To release the pressure, install one more water tap in the return pipe.

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Table 5.3 Speciications for the mains water supply

Parameter Speciication Remark

Quality Drinking water A recirculating cooling system is

recommended.
Water temperature 17 to 35 °C, and > dew point Refer to the note below the table.
Water temperature changes < 2 °C/h sine wave
Pressure 0.35 to 0.8 MPa Between the inlet and outlet of the
water connections on the instrument.
Flow 4 to 6 L/min Stable and uninterrupted.
PH 7.5 to 9.5 Add ≤a2C≥<sub_3> to increase pH
value.
Hardness 1 to 4 DH DH = German Degrees.
In a recirculating cooling system, boil
the water to reduce the hardness. In a
non-recirculating cooling system, use
a water ilter to control the value.
Conductivity 10 to 250 μS/cm To increase conductivity, add drinking
water. To decrease conductivity, drain
all the water and add new drinking
water.
Water ilter (supplied with the 50 μm iltering Attach to the wall.
instrument)
Hose for the mains water supply Inner diameter: 13 mm
(20 m supplied with the instrument) ≥uter diameter: 19 mm

NOTE: Keep the temperature of the cooling water above dew point to prevent condensation and
corrosion of the X‑ray tube.

Use this formula to calculate the dew point:

Tdew point = Troom ‑ ((100 ‑ Relative humidity) / 5)

Troom : the highest possible temperature of the room where the instrument is installed.
Relative humidity : the relative humidity of the room where the instrument is installed.

5.7.1 Water filter unit

A water ilter unit is supplied with the instrument. Install this ilter vertically on the wall, close to the
tap of the mains water supply and system input connection.

Both connections to the ilter have a 15 mm diameter hose or pipe clamp itting. If the distance
between the ilter and the system is more than 20 m, Malvern Panalytical recommends to use a
pipe with a diameter more than 15 mm.

If you want to continue measurements during maintenance on the ilter, use 2 parallel ilters and a
changeover valve.

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1 2

1. Bleed button 3. Water ilter container

2. Water tap

Figure 5.4 Water ilter

5.8 Compressed air supply

Get the compressed air from a local supply line, a compressed air cylinder or a small compressor.
Refer to Section 6.5.
As an alternative to compressed air, you can use nitrogen gas from a nitrogen gas cylinder.

The connection of the compressed air supply must agree with ISO 8573‑1 class 2‑4‑3.

If you get the compressed air from a factory system, install an oil separator.

CAUTION ‑ General Hazard

Use dry air only. Do not install an oil mister.

Install an air preparation unit with a water trap, pressure regulator and 30 to 50 μm ilter in the
compressed air circuit.

Table 5.4 Speciications for the compressed air supply

Parameter Speciication Remark

Pressure 0.4 to 0.5 MPa Input pressure of the instrument.

Consumption 1.5 standard liter/sample at 0.4 MPa To operate the shutter and door
locks.
Lubrication ≤o lubrication. Use dry air only.
Hose for compressed air supply (10 m ≥uter diameter: 14 mm
supplied with the instrument) Inner diameter: 8 mm

5.9 Audit trail

To monitor the use of the system, PANalytical Audit Trail Software can be installed. Information that
is necessary for the installation of PANalytical Audit Trail Software is:

• Number of customer PCs

• Number of customer PCs supplied locally
• Infrastructure

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• Operating systems
• Accounts

The Installation Qualiication and Operational Qualiication must be done before the installation of
PANalytical Audit Trail Software.

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CHAPTER 6 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

6.1 Introduction
Connect optional equipment to the same electrical circuit as the instrument. Third Party Items
(TPIs), such as Anton Paar, are connected to the internal power supply of the instrument.

Install optional equipment in less than 2 m from the instrument. There must be no physical
blockage between the instrument and the optional equipment.

6.2 Chiller unit

If you use a chiller unit, make sure that the water supply speciications are in the speciied range.
Refer to Table 5.3.

CAUTION ‑ General Hazard

Supply sufficient room ventilation to make sure that heat from the chiller unit does not
cause a room temperature that is too high. Refer to Table 5.1.

Table 6.1 Speciications for the chiller unit

Parameter Speciication

Cooling capacity Minimum 3.5 kW

6.3 Uninterruptable power supply

If the mains power supply to the instrument is not stable, use an Uninterruptable Power Supply
(UPS). Refer to Table 5.2.

6.4 Mains power generator

Use the same generator for the peripherals. To calculate the total power necessary for the full
system, add the load of the peripherals to the normal load of the instrument.

Table 6.2 Speciications for the mains power generator

Parameter Speciication

Supply voltage 230 V nominal, -10 % to +6 %

Phase Single
Frequency 50/60 Hz ± 2 %
≤ominal output power 1.6 x power necessary

6.5 Air compressor

Malvern Panalytical can supply an air compressor. If you want to use a diferent type of air
compressor, it must agree with these speciications:

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Table 6.3 Speciications for the air compressor

Parameter Speciication

≤ormal pressure 0.7 MPa

Maximum pressure 1.0 MPa
Maximum room temperature 40 °C
Minimum air bufer 17 L

6.6 GaliPIX3D detector

The GaliPIX3D detector is optional. If necessary, Malvern Panalytical can supply the optional chiller
unit or dry air unit. As an alternative to dry air, nitrogen can be used.

A 5 m Ethernet cable is supplied for the communication between the instrument I/O port and the
PC.

Table 6.4 Speciications for the GaliPIX3D detector

Parameter Speciication

Cooling water

Water mixture glycol mixture of 25 % glycol and 75 % water

(a 5 L bottle of glycol is supplied with the detector)
Flow (= Fcooling water) 0.5 L/min
Pressure max. 0.2 MPa
Temperature (= Tcooling water)
Tdetector = -20 °C Tdew point < Tcooling water 20 °C
Tdetector = -30 °C (recommended) Tdew point < Tcooling water 15 °C (if permitted by dew
point)
Refer to the note below the table.
Cooling water hoses (supplied with the detector) PUR/≤ylon/≤eoprene
≥uter diameter: 8 mm
Chiller unit cooling capacity 150 W at 20 °C
NOTE: Use a chiller unit if the water speciications are not
in the speciied range.

Dry air

Humidity < 1 % to prevent condensation and the formation of ice

on the sensor
Flow 0.5 L/min Fcooling water < 3 L/min
Time to get to Tdetector
0 °C < Tdetector < Tdew point 5 min
Tdetector < 0 °C 10 min
Dry air hoses (supplied with the detector) PUR/≤ylon
≥uter diameter: 4 mm

NOTE: Keep the temperature of the cooling water above dew point to prevent condensation and
corrosion of the X‑ray tube.

Use this formula to calculate the dew point:

Tdew point = Troom ‑ ((100 ‑ Relative humidity) / 5)

Troom : the highest possible temperature of the room where the instrument is installed.
Relative humidity : the relative humidity of the room where the instrument is installed.

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6.7 Oxford PheniX Cryostat

The Oxford PheniX Cryostat is used to measure samples at low temperatures.

A 7.6 m null-modem cable is supplied for the communication between the instrument I/O and the
PC.

Table 6.5 Speciications for the Oxford PheniX Cryostat

Parameter Speciication

Cooling water

Flow 3 to 6 L/min
Temperature 8 to 26 °C
Pressure 0.2 to 0.7 MPa

6.8 Oxford Cryostream Plus

The Oxford Cryostream Plus is used to measure samples at low temperatures. This equipment is
cooled with liquid nitrogen. Refer to Section 6.17.

A 7.6 m null-modem cable is supplied for the communication between the instrument I/O and the
PC.

6.9 Anton Paar cryo & humidity chamber

The Anton Paar cryo & humidity chamber (CHC plus+) is used to measure samples at high and low
temperatures under controlled relative humidity.

You can add an optional cooling system with liquid nitrogen and an optional vacuum system to this
equipment. Refer to Section 6.17., 6.18.

A 7.6 m null-modem cable is supplied for the communication between the instrument I/O and the
PC.

NOTE: Malvern Panalytical can supply an air compressor for the Anton Paar cryo & humidity
chamber.

Table 6.6 Speciications for the CHC plus+

Parameter Speciication

Cooling water

Flow 0.4 to 1.2 L/min

Temperature 15 to 90 °C
Pressure Max. 0.4 MPa

Compressed air

Flow 120 L/min at 0.7 MPa

Pressure 0.6 to 0.8 MPa

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6.10 Anton Paar high-temperature chamber

The Anton Paar high-temperature chamber (HTK 16N, HTK 1200N, HTK 2000N) is used to measure
samples at high temperatures.

You can add an optional vacuum system to this equipment. Refer to Section 6.18.

A 7.6 m null-modem cable is supplied for the communication between the instrument I/O and the
PC.

Table 6.7 Speciications for the HTK

Parameter Speciication

Cooling water

Flow 0.7 to 1.5 L/min

Temperature 5 to 25 °C
Pressure Max. 0.2 MPa

6.11 Anton Paar low-temperature chamber

The Anton Paar low-temperature chamber (TTK 600) is used to measure samples at low
temperatures.

You can add an optional cooling system with liquid nitrogen and an optional vacuum system to this
equipment. Refer to Section 6.17., 6.18.

A 7.6 m null-modem cable is supplied for the communication between the instrument I/O and the
PC.

Table 6.8 Speciications for the TTK

Parameter Speciication

Cooling water

Flow 0.7 to 1.5 L/min

Temperature 15 to 25 °C
Pressure 0.2 to 0.8 MPa
Cooling water hose Inner diameter: 4 mm
≥uter diameter: 6 mm

Compressed air

Flow 120 L/min at 0.6 MPa

Pressure 0.6 MPa relative

6.12 Anton Paar reactor chamber

The Anton Paar reactor chamber (XRK 900) is used to measure samples at diferent temperatures
and/or with diferent types of gases.

You can add an optional vacuum system to this equipment. Refer to Section 6.18.

A 7.6 m null-modem cable is supplied for the communication between the instrument I/O and the
PC.

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NOTE: Anton Paar does not supply gas hoses. The customer must supply the connection between
the gas supply and the XRK.

Table 6.9 Speciications for the XRK

Parameter Speciication

Cooling water

Flow 0.7 to 1.5 L/min

Temperature 5 to 150 °C
Pressure Max. 0.2 MPa

6.13 Anton Paar domed hot stage

The Anton Paar domed hot stage (DHS 1100) is used to measure samples at high temperatures in
air, vacuum or inert gas.

You can add an optional vacuum system to this equipment. Refer to Section 6.18.

A 7.6 m null-modem cable is supplied for the communication between the instrument I/O and the
PC.

Table 6.10 Speciications for the DHS

Parameter Speciication

Compressed air

Flow 120 L/min at 0.2 MPa

Pressure 0.2 to 0.4 MPa

6.14 Anton Paar domed cooling stage

The Anton Paar domed cooling stage (DCS 350) is used to measure samples at low and high
temperatures in air, vacuum or inert gas.

A 7.6 m null-modem cable is supplied for the communication between the instrument I/O and the
PC.

Table 6.11 Speciications for the DCS

Parameter Speciication

Cooling water

Flow 0.7 to 1.5 L/min

Temperature 10 to 25 °C
Pressure Max. 0.2 MPa

6.15 Anton Paar high-pressure chamber

The Anton Paar high-pressure chamber (HPC 900) is used to measure samples at various
temperature and pressure settings, and with diferent types of gases.

You can add an optional vacuum system to this equipment. Refer to Section 6.18.

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A 7.6 m null-modem cable is supplied for the communication between the instrument I/O and the
PC.

NOTE: Malvern Panalytical personnel and agents are not approved to work on high-pressure
equipment such as the Anton Paar HPC 900. The customer is responsible for the
installation, operation, maintenance and disassembly of the high-pressure installation.
Refer to the Malvern Panalytical Policy Anton Paar HPC 900 document and the HPC 900
Safety Declaration form.

Table 6.12 Speciications for the HPC

Parameter Speciication

Cooling water

Flow 0.7 L/min

Temperature 15 to 25 °C
Pressure 0.3 to 1.0 MPa
Max. 0.4 MPa after the pressure regulator.

6.16 Anton Paar multi-sample humidity chamber

The Anton Paar multi-sample humidity chamber (MHC-trans) is used to measure samples at
various temperature and humidity settings. The MHC-trans can hold up to 8 samples.

A 7.6 m null-modem cable is supplied for the communication between the instrument I/O and the
PC.

Table 6.13 Speciications for the MHC

Parameter Speciication

Cooling water

Flow 0.7 to 1.5 L/min

Temperature 15 to 25 °C
Pressure 0.2 to 0.4 MPa

6.17 Cooling system with liquid nitrogen

The system can have cooling with liquid nitrogen. It is necessary for the Oxford Cryostream Plus. It
is optional for the Anton Paar CHC plus+ and the Anton Paar TTK 450.

Install the self-pressurized storage vessel with nitrogen to the wall, in less than 10 m from the
instrument.

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Table 6.14 Speciications for liquid nitrogen

Parameter Speciication

Nitrogen purity

Volume percentage:
≤itrogen (≤2) > 99.98 %
Impurities:
≥xygen (≥2) < 3 ppm
Water (H2≥) < 5 ppm
CarbonHydrogen (CxHx) < 0.1 ppm
Argon (Ar) < 200 ppm

Nitrogen storage vessel

Connection pipe (4.0 m supplied) ≥xygen-free copper tube

More lengths are available on request.
≥utlet itting ½ inch BSP female or ½ inch JIC
Storage pressure Max. 0.15 MPa
0.05 MPa recommended

6.18 Low and high vacuum system

The system can have an optional low or high vacuum system to remove unwanted gases from the
sample area.

The exhaust of the vacuum pump must be released outside the building to discard gases. A 5 m
hose is supplied with the vacuum system.

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Customer details

Company/organization

Address for equipment

installation
Telephone/fax number Date of visit
Contact name Malvern Panalytical
representative

Pre-installation checks

Customer responsibilities Reference [x] Remark

If necessary, are the storage facilities in the Refer to Section 3.2. [ ]

speciied range?
Is there suicient space to move the instrument to Refer to Section 3.3.1. [ ]
the installation location?
Are facilities available to move the instrument to Refer to Section 3.3.1. [ ]
the installation location?
Can the loor at the installation location hold the Refer to Section 3.3.2. [ ]
instrument weight?
Is there suicient space at the installation location Refer to Section 4. [ ]
for the system layout?
Are the environmental conditions at the installation Refer to Section 5.1. [ ]
location in the speciied range?
Is the mains power supply in the speciied range? Refer to Section 5.3. [ ]
Is the earthing of the instrument in the speciied Refer to Section 5.4. [ ]
range?
Is a connection for remote support available? Refer to Section 5.6. [ ]
Is the mains water supply in the speciied range? Refer to Section 5.7. [ ]
Is the compressed air supply in the speciied range? Refer to Section 5.8. [ ]
If used, is the Audit Trail data known? Refer to Section 5.9. [ ]
Is optional equipment included:
chiller unit? Refer to Section 6.2. [ ]
uninterruptable power supply? Refer to Section 6.3. [ ]
mains power generator? Refer to Section 6.4. [ ]
air compressor? Refer to Section 6.5. [ ]
GaliPIX3D detector? Refer to Section 6.6. [ ]
≥xford PheniX Cryostat? Refer to Section 6.7. [ ]
≥xford Cryostream Plus? Refer to Section 6.8. [ ]
Anton Paar cryo & humidity chamber Refer to Section 6.9. [ ]
Anton Paar high-temperature chamber? Refer to Section 6.10. [ ]
Anton Paar low-temperature chamber? Refer to Section 6.11. [ ]
Anton Paar reactor chamber? Refer to Section 6.12. [ ]
Anton Paar domed hot stage? Refer to Section 6.13. [ ]
Anton Paar domed cooling stage? Refer to Section 6.14. [ ]
Anton Paar high-pressure chamber? Refer to Section 6.15. [ ]
Anton Paar multi-sample humidity chamber? Refer to Section 6.16. [ ]
cooling system with liquid nitrogen? Refer to Section 6.17. [ ]
low and high vacuum system? Refer to Section 6.18. [ ]
If necessary, did you get all the local permissions? [ ]

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Additional comments

Pre-installation visit completed satisfactorily

Name Company/organization Signature Date

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Dimensions Working area

Compressed Water Water Mains

1420
1550 air out in filter input

≤≥T T≥ SCALE

1000
2270

≤1550 kg

317
1000
2422

1162
PC

114 1400 114

1132.5 1400 Connections

1010
667.5
1
4 5 6 8

11
2

1149
7

3
9
1947

10
50
50 50
728

1300 50
90

1. Chiller unit (optional) 7. Vacuum connection (optional)

50 50 2. Water in 8. Mains disconnector with lockout functionality
3. Water out 9. PC power supply, fuse 16 A
4. Water ilter 10. Third party item (TPI) power supply, fuses depend on the TPI
5. Compressed air 11. Mains power supply, 210 ‑ 230 Vac, 50/60 Hz, ø, + PE
6. User PC connection

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