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1 INSERT NEW MODULE FOR THE AUTOLAB 7-SERIES Editorial Metrohm Autolab B.V. Kanaalweg 29 G, 3526 KM Utrecht The Netherlands Tel: Fax: Website: Copyright 20 Metrohm Autolab Page

2 Table of Contents Introduction Overview table loose modules Opening the Autolab cabinet ADC64 dip switch settings for s/n < AUT How to insert the new module(s) Analog bus overview Analog bus adjustments for the FRA2 or FRA32M module Connections for the FRA2 module Connections for the FRA32M module Analog bus adjustments for the ECD module... 9 Analog bus adjustments for the SCAN250 module Analog bus adjustments for the ADC0M module... 3 Trigger cable for SCAN250/ADC0M combination Analog bus adjustments for the BA module Jumper cable installation SMB cables installation If the FRA2 module is present If the FRA32M module is present If the FRA2 or FRA32M module is not present Connections to the ECN module Connections to the px000 module Calibration of the FRA32M and FRA2 module with Nova Determination of the C and C2 parameter in Nova Determination of C Determination of C No calibration possible Verification of the calibration of the FRA module Module test Page

3 Introduction The Autolab instrument has 3 different casings, which can be recognized as follows:. Old types with serial numbers starting with AUTyynnnn where yy stands for the year of production. These were instruments produced before 999 (s/n AUT990789). 2. Autolab cabinets with the blue or green corner pieces with serial number starting with AUT7, produced from 999 (s/n AUT70790). 3. Autolab cabinets with serial number starting with AUT8, produced since May 2007 (s/n AUT8300). This document pertains to instruments with serial number beginning with AUT7 (point 2 above). 3 Page

4 2 Overview table loose modules Module Items Quantity Required software BA FRA2 FRA32M px000 EQCM ECD MUX SCAN250 ADC0M ECN Module label SMB-Coax cable SMB-Coax cable copper SMB-Coax Banana cable Alligator clip Warning on PGSTAT00N Jumper cable Module label SMB-Coax cable CD with calibration file Module label SMB-Coax cable Module label Cover for front connector Lemo to banana cable Analog bus connector Warning on PGSTAT00N Module label Oscillator box DB9 Oscillator connection cable Crystal 6 MHz Au/TiO2 polished EQCM cell Au counter electrode Reference electrode Ag/AgCl, 3M KCl Driving force adjustment tool Spare O-ring Reference electrode Spare O-ring Counter electrode Spare O-ring Viton Crystal Spare O-ring Cell cover 2.5 mm hex driver Spare EQCM cell screw Warning on PGSTAT00N Module label SMB-Coax cable Module label Digital MUX cable Warning on PGSTAT00N Module label SCAN250-ADC trigger cable old SCAN250-ADC trigger cable new Module label ADC0M-SCAN trigger cable old ADC0M-SCAN trigger cable new Ferrite bead Module label Analog bus connector Special ECN cable Warning on PGSTAT00N FI20 Module label GPES or higher Nova.2 or higher FRA 2.4 or higher Nova.2 or higher Not supported in FRA Nova.8 or higher Not supported in GPES Nova.4 or higher Not supported in GPES Nova.4 or higher GPES 4.5 or higher Nova.3 or higher GPES 4.7 or higher FRA 4.7 or higher Nova.5 or higher GPES or higher Nova.2 or higher Not supported in GPES Nova.2 or higher GPES 4.8 or higher FRA or higher Nova.5 or higher GPES 4.5 or higher Nova.5 or higher PGSTAT00N compatible? YES, with adjusted DIFFAMP YES YES NO YES YES NO YES YES NO YES Table Module compatibility table Table provides the overview for loose modules available for 8-Series Autolab instruments, the part list for each module and the software and hardware requirements or restrictions. 4 Page

blue corners. Follow these steps to open the instrument cabinet:. Switch off the instrument and unplug from the mains 2. Remove the two corner pieces from the Autolab.

5 3 Opening the Autolab cabinet The 7-series instruments are fitted in the form factor cabinet shown in Figure. Four instruments fit in this group: PGSTAT2 PGSTAT30 PGSTAT302 PGSTAT00 Figure - The 7-series Autolab instruments Note: some of the early models of the 7 series are characterized by blue corners. Follow these steps to open the instrument cabinet:. Switch off the instrument and unplug from the mains 2. Remove the two corner pieces from the Autolab. To remove these, place a screwdriver in the notch located at the bottom of both corner pieces and gently pull. They should come off easily (see Figure 2). Figure 2 Remove the corner pieces from the Autolab 3. Unscrew the four indicated screws on the front panel (see Figure 3). 5 Page

Figure 3 Unscrew the four indicated screws on the front panel 4. Unscrew the four indicated screws on the back panel (see Figure 4). Figure 4 Open the cabinet by sliding the cover of the cabinet 5.

6 Figure 3 Unscrew the four indicated screws on the front panel 4. Unscrew the four indicated screws on the back panel (see Figure 4). Figure 4 Open the cabinet by sliding the cover of the cabinet 5. Remove the Autolab frame by sliding it out backwards from the cabinet. If the frame does not come out easily, try pushing gently on the On/Off switch and on the cell enable switch to force the frame out of the cabinet. Once the frame extends out of the cabinet, remove the grounding wire connecting the frame to the cabinet (see Figure 5). 6 Page

Figure 5 Slide the frame out of the cabinet 4 ADC64 dip switch settings for s/n < AUT7000 The optional modules for the 7-Series Autolab instrument must be installed

7 Figure 5 Slide the frame out of the cabinet 4 ADC64 dip switch settings for s/n < AUT7000 The optional modules for the 7-Series Autolab instrument must be installed in the predefined positions indicated in Figure 7. Figure 6 Dip switches adjustments for the ADC64 (revision 4.0) for instruments with serial number < AUT Page

5 How to insert the new module(s) The optional modules for the 8-Series Autolab instrument must be installed in the predefined positions indicated in Figure 7.

8 5 How to insert the new module(s) The optional modules for the 8-Series Autolab instrument must be installed in the predefined positions indicated in Figure 7. Figure 7 Each module must be installed in a pre-defined position in the instrument Follow these steps to install a module:. Locate the module slot for the installed module (see Figure 7). 2. Remove the black front panel and insert the module carefully in the slot. Insert the module carefully and do not force the module in the slot. 3. Connect the inserted module to the analog bus, using the pre-installed green connectors. Depending on the module, additional steps may be necessary: a. For the ECD module additional connections are required (please refer to Section 8). b. For the FRA2 or FRA32M module additional connections are required (please refer to Section 7. and 7.2). Furthermore, the FRA2 or FRA32M module needs to be calibrated (C and C2 determination, please refer to Section 5). c. For the BA module additional connections are required (please refer to Section 2). d. For the ECN or px000 a dedicated analog bus extension, supplied with the module, must be installed (please refer to Section 3 for the ECN and to Section 4 for the px000 module). The combination of the ECN and the px000 is not possible. e. For the ADC0M a modification of the installed analog bus may be required (see Section 0). f. For the SCAN250 and the ADC0M a triggering cable must be installed if both modules are installed in the same instrument (see Section ). This is not required for the MUX and the EQCM. 8 Page

9 4. When the module is installed properly, tighten the front plate of the module to the frame of the instrument with the provided screws. 5. Reattach the front panel of the Autolab and close the instrument by following the steps detailed in Section 3 in reverse order. 6. Replace the blank module label with the label supplied with the module. Note: the leftmost slot of the Autolab is shared by several modules (FI20, MUX, ECN and px000). When the FI20 module is installed together with one or more modules assigned to the same slot, the priority should be given to the FI20 module and the other modules should be installed in any other free slot. 6 Analog bus overview Figure 8 shows a complete overview of the analog bus of the Autolab. Figure 8 Detailed overview of the default analog bus wiring diagram 7 Analog bus adjustments for the FRA2 or FRA32M module The FRA2 and FRA32M modules are supplied with three additional SMB cables. These cables must be placed between the module and the analog board of the PGSTAT. The connections are specified in Section 7. for the FRA2 module and in Section 7.2 for the FRA32M. After installation, FRA2 or FRA32M module needs to be calibrated (C and C2 determination, please refer to Section 5). 7. Connections for the FRA2 module Place the SMB cables between the FRA2 module and the PGSTAT analog board, as shown in Figure 9. 9 Page

10 . Connect DSG signal of the FRA2 to DSG of the PGSTAT. 2. Connect Ein of the FRA2 to FRA E of the PGSTAT. 3. Connect Iin of the FRA2 to FRA I of the PGSTAT. Figure 9 Overview of the connections between the FRA2 module and the PGSTAT 7.2 Connections for the FRA32M module Place the SMB cables between the FRA32M module and the PGSTAT analog board, as shown in Figure 0.. Connect PGSTAT DSG of the FRA32M to DSG of the PGSTAT. 2. Connect PGSTAT U of the FRA32M to FRA E of the PGSTAT. 3. Connect PGSTAT I of the FRA32M to FRA I of the PGSTAT. 0 Page

11 Figure 0 Overview of the connections between the FRA32M and the PGSTAT 8 Analog bus adjustments for the ECD module An additional SMB cable is provided with the ECD module. Locate CONN3 on the ECD module and CONN4 on the control amplifier of the Autolab. Place the SMB cable between these two connectors (see Figure ). Page

12 Figure An additional SMB cable must be placed between the ECD and the control amplifier The ECD installation can be tested using Nova (version.3 or higher), as explained in Section 6 of this document. The ECD module installed can also be tested with the GPES software following the instructions provided in the Autolab 4.9 Installation and Diagnostics manual. 9 Analog bus adjustments for the SCAN250 module For the SCAN250 module, an extra wire in the analog bus is needed (see Figure 2). For instruments with serial numbers AUT73320 this adjustment is not required. 2 Page

13 Figure 2 An additional cable must be installed between the SCAN250 connector and the PGSTAT analog board 0 Analog bus adjustments for the ADC0M module For the ADC0M module, a ferrite bead should be placed in the Analog bus (see Figure 3). For instruments with serial numbers AUT73320 the ferrite bead is already installed and this modification is not required. 3 Page

14 Figure 3 A ferrite bead must be installed on the analog bus connection to the ADC0M module Follow these steps to install the ferrite bead, supplied with the module:. Locate the ADC0M wire (see Figure 3). 2. Unscrew the wire at the ADC0M end of the Analog bus and slide the wire through the ferrite bead. Reattach the wire end to the module connector. 3. Repeat step 2 for the two other wires. The ADC0M installation can be tested using Nova (version.2 or higher), as explained in Section 6 of this document. Note: the ADC0M is NOT supported in the GPES software. Trigger cable for SCAN250/ADC0M combination When the ADC0M and the SCAN250 module are installed in the same instrument, a dedicated trigger cable must be installed (see Figure 4). This cable is supplied with the modules. 4 Page

15 Figure 4 The trigger cable must be installed between the SCAN250 and the ADC0M Locate CONN5 on the ADC0M and CONN4 on the SCAN250 and connect both with the supplied trigger cable 2. The ADC0M/SCAN250 combination can be tested using Nova (version.2 or higher), as explained in Section 6 of this document. Note: the ADC0M/SCAN250 combination is NOT supported in the GPES software. 2 Other combinations are possible: ADC0M/SCANGEN, ADC750/SCAN250 or ADC750/SCANGEN. Depending on the combination, either one of the two supplied trigger cable must be used (trigger cable old or trigger cable new). 5 Page

16 2 Analog bus adjustments for the BA module Several adjustments are required for the BA module. For instruments with serial number < AUT7300 a special cable, shown in Figure 5, must be placed between the BA module and the analog board (see Section 2.). Figure 5 A special jumper cable is supplied with BA module Additionally, SMB cables must be placed between the BA module and the analog board, and the FRA2 or FRA32M modules, if applicable (see Section 2.2). 2. Jumper cable installation For the BA module, a wire from the Analog bus must be removed and an extra jumper cable should be connected to the Analog PCB of the PGSTAT module (see Figure 6). For instruments with serial numbers AUT7300 this adjustment is not necessary. 6 Page

17 Figure 6 Adjustments to the analog bus are required for the BA module 4. Disconnect the wire between the DAC64 and the BA module shown in Figure Remove the jumper located on the JP of the analog board of the PGSTAT and connect the delivered jumper cable to the JP location on the Analog board of the PGSTAT. This connector is located below the green connectors on the front end of the instrument (see Figure 7). 6. Make sure that the wire is located on Pin of the JP jumper. 7 Page

18 Figure 7 - The supplied jumper cable needs to be connected to the JP jumper on the analog board 2.2 SMB cables installation For the BA module the SMB coaxial cables should be connected between the BA module and the PGSTAT and the FRA2 or FRA32M, if applicable If the FRA2 module is present For the BA module the SMB coaxial cables should be connected as shown in Figure 8. 8 Page

19 Figure 8 Overview of the SMB cables required between the BA module and the PGSTAT and optional FRA2 module 7. Disconnect the three SMB cables between the FRA2 and the PGSTAT and reconnect these cable to the BA module: a. Connect DSG signal of the FRA2 to FRA DSG of the BA. b. Connect Ein of the FRA2 to E-FRA of the BA. c. Connect Iin of the FRA2 to I-FRA of the BA. 8. Connect the special copper labelled SMB cable between the WEx of the BA module and the BIPOT WE2 of the PGSTAT. Please note that the location of BIPOT WE2 on the PGSTAT differs slightly depending on the model (see Figure 8). 9. Connect the three additional SMB cables: a. Connect To PGstat of the BA to DSG of the PGSTAT. b. Connect E-PGSTAT of the BA to FRA E of the PGSTAT. c. Connect I-PGSTAT of the BA to FRA I of the PGSTAT. 0. Connect the SMB to 4 mm banana cable, labelled WE2, to the dedicated plug on the Autolab differential amplifier. 9 Page

20 2.2.2 If the FRA32M module is present For the BA module the SMB coaxial cables should be connected as shown in Figure 9. Figure 9 Overview of the SMB cables required between the BA module and the PGSTAT and optional FRA32M module. Disconnect the three SMB cables between the FRA32M and the PGSTAT and reconnect these cable to the BA module: a. Connect PGSTAT U of the FRA32M to E-FRA of the BA. b. Connect PGSTAT I of the FRA32M to I-FRA of the BA. c. Connect PGSTAT DSG of the FRA32M to FRA-DSG of the BA. 2. Connect the special copper labelled SMB cable between the WEx of the BA module and the BIPOT WE2 of the PGSTAT. Please note that the location of BIPOT WE2 on the PGSTAT differs slightly depending on the model (see Figure 9). 3. Connect the three additional SMB cables: a. Connect To PGstat of the BA to DSG of the PGSTAT. b. Connect E-PGSTAT of the BA to FRA E of the PGSTAT. c. Connect I-PGSTAT of the BA to FRA I of the PGSTAT. 4. Connect the SMB to 4 mm banana cable, labelled WE2, to the dedicated plug on the Autolab differential amplifier. 20 Page

21 2.2.3 If the FRA2 or FRA32M module is not present Follow the same steps detailed above, starting at point 2 (skip point ). Note: the BA module acts as a feed through for the cables from the FRA2 module. The BA installation can be tested using Nova (version.2 or higher), as explained in Section 6 of this document. The BA module installed can also be tested with the GPES software following the instructions provided in the Autolab 4.9 Installation and Diagnostics manual. 3 Connections to the ECN module The ECN module must be connected to the ADC64 module using the provided extra analog bus connector as shown in Figure 20. Figure 20 Overview of the connections of the ECN module to the ADC64 The following connections are necessary for the ECN module: Pin of the ECN connector must be connected to one of the 3 pins of the ground connector of the ADC64. Pin 2 must be connected to ADC channel 8. The ECN installation can be tested using Nova (version.5 or higher), as explained in Section 6 of this document. 2 Page

22 The ECN module installed can also be tested with the GPES software following the instructions provided in the Autolab 4.9 Installation and Diagnostics manual. Important: for GPES 4.9, a modification of the SYSDEF40.INP file is required. Open the file (located in the C:\Autolab folder) with Notepad and verify that line 7 of the file has the following format: 7: 7,8,,, Adjust the SYSDEF40.INP file if necessary and save the file. Important: the combination of the ECN with the px000 is not possible. 4 Connections to the px000 module The px000 module must be connected to the ADC64 module using the provided extra analog bus connector as shown in Figure 2. Figure 2 Overview of the connections of the px000 module to the ADC64 The following connections are necessary: Pin of the px000 connector must be connected to one of the 3 pins of the ground connector of the ADC64. Pin 2 must be connected to ADC channel 7. Pin 3 must be connected to ADC channel Page

23 The px000 installation can be tested using Nova (version.4 or higher), as explained in Section 6 of this document. Note: the px000 is NOT supported in the GPES software. Important: the combination of the px000 with the ECN is not possible. 5 Calibration of the FRA32M and FRA2 module with Nova The procedure described below is explained for the Nova software (version.8 or higher). Both the FRA32M and the FRA2 module need to be adjusted to the Autolab potentiostat/galvanostat. Note: the FRA2 module is supplied with a specific calibration file (FRA2CAL.INI) which contains the calibration data for the module itself. For the FRA32M, the calibration data is stored on the on-board memory of the module. In the rest of this section, both the FRA32M and the FRA2 modules will be referred to as FRA module, except when specifically mentioned as FRA32M or FRA2. Follow the steps described in this section to calibrate the FRA module after installation in the Autolab:. Install the Nova software. 2. The FRA2CAL.INI calibration file is delivered with the new FRA2-module. The Autolab number must be changed to the serial number of the connected Autolab (i.e. AUT8385, see rear side of Autolab). Open the FRA2CAL.INI with Notepad and locate the [System] header in the file (see Figure 22). Change the highlighted AUT70000 number to the serial number of the instrument. Save the FRA2CAL.INI file and exit Notepad. Figure 22 Adjust the serial number of the instrument in the FRA2CAL.INI file 3. Connect the instrument and switch it on. 4. Open the Hardware setup of Nova (Tools Hardware setup). Adjust the hardware setup if necessary. For the FRA2 module, click the button to add the FRA2CAL.INI file to the hardware setup (see Figure 23). When prompted, select 23 Page

24 the type of instrument in the C/C2 calibration factors dialog window, as show in Figure 23. Figure 23 Importing the FRA2CAL.INI file in NOVA 5. Select the instrument type in the Main Module frame in the hardware setup window and verify that the values of C and C2 values in the frame on the righthand side are set to 0.0 (see Figure 24). Adjust these values, if necessary. 24 Page

25 Figure 24 Verify that the value of C and C2 are set to 0.0 before starting the calibration 5. Determination of the C and C2 parameter in Nova The value of the C and C2 parameters must be measured and modified in the FRA2CAL.INI file (for the FRA2 module only). The determination of C and C2 requires the following items: Autolab Dummy cell Faraday cage 5.. Determination of C Follow the steps described in this section to determine the value of the C parameter.. Start the Nova software. 2. Be sure C and C2 are set initially to 0.0 (see previous section and Figure 24). 3. Import the procedure PGSTAT C calibration.nox from the NOVA installation folder 3 (File Import procedure). 3 The default installation folder is C:\Program Files\Metrohm Autolab\SharedDatabases\Module test. 25 Page

Figure 25 Overview of the connections required for the determination of C 5. Start the measurement and wait until it has been finished.

26 4. Connect the Autolab Dummy cell as shown in Figure 25. Connect the ground lead from the PGSTAT to the Faraday cage. Do not connect the ground lead from the PGSTAT to the Dummy cell. Figure 25 Overview of the connections required for the determination of C 5. Start the measurement and wait until it has been finished. Ignore the warning displayed during the procedure validation (see Figure 26). Figure 26 Ignore the warning shown during the validation of the procedure 6. A reminder message is shown at the beginning of the measurement (see Figure 27). 26 Page

Figure 27 A reminder message is shown at the beginning of the

Figure 28 Typical Bode plot obtained during the C calibration 8.

27 Figure 27 A reminder message is shown at the beginning of the measurement 7. During the measurement, the measured data will be plotted as a Bode plot similar to the example shown in Figure 28. Figure 28 Typical Bode plot obtained during the C calibration 8. The data is automatically fitted and the results of the fitting are reported in a Message box at the end of the measurement (see Figure 29). 27 Page

28 Figure 29 The experimentally determined value of C is reported in a Message box at the end of the measurement 9. Open the Hardware setup of Nova (Tools Hardware setup). Select the instrument type in the Main Module frame in the hardware setup window and adjust the value of C to the value reported in the Message box 4 (see Figure 30). Figure 30 Change the value of C to the value reported in the Message box 4 It is possible to copy and paste the contents of the Message box. 28 Page

0. Click OK to save the changes and wait for the Autolab to be reinitialized using the updated Hardware setup.. For the FRA2 module, open the source FRA2CAL.

29 0. Click OK to save the changes and wait for the Autolab to be reinitialized using the updated Hardware setup.. For the FRA2 module, open the source FRA2CAL.INI with Notepad and locate the [CFCalib] header in the file (see Figure 3). Change the C=0 value to the value reported in the Message box, in pf (.6E- F corresponds to 6. pf). Save the changes to the FRA2CAL.INI file Determination of C2 Figure 3 Adjust the C value in the FRA2CAL.INI file Follow the steps described in this section to determine the value of the C parameter.. Import the procedure PGSTAT C2 calibration.nox from the NOVA installation folder 5 (File Import procedure). 2. Disconnect the Dummy cell and leave the leads open in the Faraday cage. CE and RE must be connected together as well as WE and S (as shown in Figure 32). Make sure RE/CE and WE/S are not connected together. Connect the ground lead from the PGSTAT to the Faraday cage. Figure 32 Overview of the connection required for the determination of C2 5 The default installation folder is C:\Program Files\Metrohm Autolab\SharedDatabases\Module test. 29 Page

30 3. Start the measurement and wait until it has been finished. Ignore the warning displayed during the procedure validation (see Figure 33). Figure 33 Ignore the warning shown during the validation of the procedure 4. A reminder message is shown at the beginning of the measurement (see Figure 34). Figure 34 A reminder message is shown at the beginning of the measurement 5. During the measurement, the measured data will be plotted as a Bode plot similar to the example shown in Figure Page

Figure 36 The experimentally determined value of C2 is reported in a Message box at the end of the measurement 7.

31 Figure 35 Typical Bode plot obtained during the C2 calibration 6. The data is automatically fitted and the results of the fitting are reported in a Message box at the end of the measurement (see Figure 36). Figure 36 The experimentally determined value of C2 is reported in a Message box at the end of the measurement 7. Open the Hardware setup of Nova (Tools Hardware setup). Select the instrument type in the Main Module frame in the hardware setup window and adjust the value of C2 to the value reported in the Message box 6 (see Figure 37). 6 It is possible to copy and paste the contents of the Message box. 3 Page

For the FRA2 module, open the source FRA2CAL.INI with Notepad and locate the [CFCalib] header in the file (see Figure 38).

32 Figure 37 Change the value of C2 to the value reported in the Message box 8. Click OK to save the changes and wait for the Autolab to be reinitialized using the updated Hardware setup. 9. For the FRA2 module, open the source FRA2CAL.INI with Notepad and locate the [CFCalib] header in the file (see Figure 38). Change the C2=0 value to the value reported in the Message box, in pf, rounded to the first decimal place (5.43E- F corresponds to 0.5 pf). Save the changes to the FRA2CAL.INI file. Figure 38 Adjust the C2 value in the FRA2CAL.INI file 32 Page

33 Important: always send the final FRA2CAL.INI (for the FRA2 module) or the determined C and C2 values (for the FRA32M module), together with the serial number of the instrument to Metrohm Autolab by (service@metrohm-autolab.com). This is important for future service. If not sent back, Metrohm Autolab will not be able to service this instrument properly. 5.2 No calibration possible If you do not have a Faraday cage or if you are not able to calibrate, you can fill in the typical values for C and C2 given in Table 2. This will however affect the accuracy of the measurement. Instrument type C C2 PGSTAT30.6E- 5.0E-3 PGSTAT302.6E- 3.0E-3 PGSTAT2 2.6E-.0E-2 PGSTAT00.6E- 5.0E-3 Table 2 Typical values for C and C2 To manually specify the value of C and C2, open the hardware setup in Nova (Tools Hardware setup). Select the instrument type in the Main module frame in the hardware setup window and manually enter the C and C2 values in the frame on the right-hand side (see Figure 39). 33 Page

Figure 39 Editing the values of C and C2 in Nova 5.3 Verification of the calibration of the FRA module A dedicated test for the FRA module is provided in NOVA.

34 Figure 39 Editing the values of C and C2 in Nova 5.3 Verification of the calibration of the FRA module A dedicated test for the FRA module is provided in NOVA. Please refer to section 6 for more information on the testing of modules in NOVA. The calibrated module must pass the described test. If the values are out of range, something is wrong with the installation or with the calibration. Please check the complete installation procedure. If re-calibration is necessary, please remember to set C and C2 values back to zero in the Hardware setup of Nova. 6 Module test After installation of the module, the following tests should be taken to verify that the module is working as expected:. Connect mains power. 2. Switch Autolab on. 3. Install the delivered software if necessary (please refer to Table for the software version requirements for each module). 4. Select Hardware setup and activate inserted module. 34 Page

35 5. Refer to the module tests described in the Nova Getting Started manual or in the Module test in Nova, available from the Help menu (see Figure 40). Figure 40 The Module test with Nova document described how to test the modules in Nova 35 Page

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