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Baran Dereli: Company address change

2023-03-30T14:30:08Z

Company address change

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	!Address		!Address
	\| ~~Molengraaffsingel 10~~<br/>~~2629 JD~~<br/>Delft<br/>The Netherlands		\| Oostsingel 209<br/>2612 HL<br/>Delft<br/>The Netherlands
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	!Website		!Website

Tobias Coppejans: Fix spelling

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Fix spelling

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	\| Interlock err. 7 \|\| Motor controller failure \|\| The motor controller reports a failure. This can be due to:		\| Interlock err. 7 \|\| Motor controller failure \|\| The motor controller reports a failure. This can be due to:
	* A blocked motor. Follow the instructions described in the [[VSP-G1 Operating and maintenance guide\|VSP-G1 Operating and maintenance ~~guid~~]] to dismount and disassemble the reactor. Then, verify that the electrode is free to move by manually rotating the gear located at the underside of the left end cap. Assemble and remount the reactor ensuring some space exists between both electrodes and power on the VSP-G1 to try again.		* A blocked motor. Follow the instructions described in the [[VSP-G1 Operating and maintenance guide\|VSP-G1 Operating and maintenance guide]] to dismount and disassemble the reactor. Then, verify that the electrode is free to move by manually rotating the gear located at the underside of the left end cap. Assemble and remount the reactor ensuring some space exists between both electrodes and power on the VSP-G1 to try again.
	* Motor controller communication interference or failure. Press both dials to clear the error and try again. Optionally, switch the machine off and on again. If the error persists, contact VSParticle.		* Motor controller communication interference or failure. Press both dials to clear the error and try again. Optionally, switch the machine off and on again. If the error persists, contact VSParticle.
	* Motor controller failure. Press both dials to clear the error and/or switch the device off and on again. If the error persists, contact VSParticle.		* Motor controller failure. Press both dials to clear the error and/or switch the device off and on again. If the error persists, contact VSParticle.

Tobias Coppejans: Fix broken link to maintenance section

2021-05-03T15:48:25Z

Fix broken link to maintenance section

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	\| Interlock err. 7 \|\| Motor controller failure \|\| The motor controller reports a failure. This can be due to:		\| Interlock err. 7 \|\| Motor controller failure \|\| The motor controller reports a failure. This can be due to:
	* A blocked motor. Follow the instructions described on the [[VSP-G1 ~~Maintenance protocols~~\|~~Maintenance protocols page~~]] to dismount and disassemble the reactor. Then, verify that the electrode is free to move by manually rotating the gear located at the underside of the left end cap. Assemble and remount the reactor ensuring some space exists between both electrodes and power on the VSP-G1 to try again.		* A blocked motor. Follow the instructions described in the [[VSP-G1 Operating and maintenance guide\|VSP-G1 Operating and maintenance guid]] to dismount and disassemble the reactor. Then, verify that the electrode is free to move by manually rotating the gear located at the underside of the left end cap. Assemble and remount the reactor ensuring some space exists between both electrodes and power on the VSP-G1 to try again.
	* Motor controller communication interference or failure. Press both dials to clear the error and try again. Optionally, switch the machine off and on again. If the error persists, contact VSParticle.		* Motor controller communication interference or failure. Press both dials to clear the error and try again. Optionally, switch the machine off and on again. If the error persists, contact VSParticle.
	* Motor controller failure. Press both dials to clear the error and/or switch the device off and on again. If the error persists, contact VSParticle.		* Motor controller failure. Press both dials to clear the error and/or switch the device off and on again. If the error persists, contact VSParticle.

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2017-07-06T10:30:23Z

Mounting the reactor assembly

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	Insert the alignment pins and tighten.		Insert the alignment pins and tighten.
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	[[Image:Ground check.JPG\|thumb]]		[[Image:Ground check.JPG\|thumb\|Checking the resistance between the reactor chamber and the ground point.]]
	To confirm that the reactor assembly is correctly assembled, use a digital multimeter (DMM) to measure the resistance between the reactor chamber and the ground point on the back of the system. The resistance should be <0.1 Ohm (keep in mind that the leads in a typical handheld DMM can have a resistance as high as 0.5 Ohm).		To confirm that the reactor assembly is correctly assembled, use a digital multimeter (DMM) to measure the resistance between the reactor chamber and the ground point on the back of the system. The resistance should be <0.1 Ohm (keep in mind that the leads in a typical handheld DMM can have a resistance as high as 0.5 Ohm).

	=== Building a basic setup ===		=== Building a basic setup ===

T.pfeiffer: /* Mounting the reactor assembly */

2017-07-06T10:29:26Z

Mounting the reactor assembly

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			[[Image:Ground check.JPG\|thumb]]
	To confirm that the reactor assembly is correctly assembled, use a digital multimeter (DMM) to measure the resistance between the reactor chamber and the ground point on the back of the system. ~~<mark>Image needed.</mark>~~ The resistance should be <0.1 Ohm (on a typical handheld DMM~~, this corresponds to~~ a ~~readout of less than~~ 0.5 Ohm).		To confirm that the reactor assembly is correctly assembled, use a digital multimeter (DMM) to measure the resistance between the reactor chamber and the ground point on the back of the system. The resistance should be <0.1 Ohm (keep in mind that the leads in a typical handheld DMM can have a resistance as high as 0.5 Ohm).

	=== Building a basic setup ===		=== Building a basic setup ===

T.coppejans: /* Setting up */

2017-07-06T10:28:07Z

Setting up

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	The VSP-G1 can be remotely controlled using RS232 over the sub-D connector. Please refer to the [[VSP-G1_User_Manual#Remote_controlled_operation \| section 5.1.2 on remote controlled operation]].		The VSP-G1 can be remotely controlled using RS232 over the sub-D connector. Please refer to the [[VSP-G1_User_Manual#Remote_controlled_operation \| section 5.1.2 on remote controlled operation]].

	=== Final set up checklist ===		<!--=== Final set up checklist ===
	<mark> Content needed (including ensuring that the system is grounded)</mark>		<mark> Content needed (including ensuring that the system is grounded)</mark>
	<mark>move to operation?</mark>		<mark>move to operation?</mark>-->

	== Operating the system ==		== Operating the system ==

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Safe handling and storage

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	=== Safe handling and storage ===		=== Safe handling and storage ===
	The VSP-G1 is a scientific instrument, and must be handled with care. This section provides general guidelines on how to safely handle and store the system. Detailed methods are described in the [[VSP-G1_Operating_and_maintenance_guide \| operating and maintenance guide]].		The VSP-G1 is a scientific instrument, and must be handled with care. This section provides general guidelines on how to safely handle and store the system. Detailed methods are described in the [[VSP-G1_Operating_and_maintenance_guide \| operating and maintenance guide]].
	{{Warning\| [[VSP-~~G1_Setup_and_operation_guide~~#Flushing_the_system\|Flush the system]] \| before opening the system.}}		{{Warning\| [[VSP-G1_Operating_and_maintenance_guide#Flushing_the_system\|Flush the system]] \| before opening the system.}}

	==== Disassembly ====		==== Disassembly ====

T.coppejans: /* Manual control */

2017-07-05T16:11:01Z

Manual control

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	The VSP-G1 can be controlled directly from the front panel using the two dials and the button on the left hand side. The two dials on the front panel can be pressed to select a function, such as changing a set point. In general, the dials can be used to change the value shown directly above it on the display by pressing the dial and then rotating it to change the associated value. Another press of the dial then locks or confirms the value. The button on the left hand side of the front panel is used solely to toggle sparking. Refer to the [[VSP-G1_Detailed_System_Description#Controls_and_indicators\|controls and indicators section of the detailed system description]] for additional information. This section further describes the key functions of the dials and button in various states of operation of the VSP-G1.		The VSP-G1 can be controlled directly from the front panel using the two dials and the button on the left hand side. The two dials on the front panel can be pressed to select a function, such as changing a set point. In general, the dials can be used to change the value shown directly above it on the display by pressing the dial and then rotating it to change the associated value. Another press of the dial then locks or confirms the value. The button on the left hand side of the front panel is used solely to toggle sparking. Refer to the [[VSP-G1_Detailed_System_Description#Controls_and_indicators\|controls and indicators section of the detailed system description]] for additional information. This section further describes the key functions of the dials and button in various states of operation of the VSP-G1.

	===== ~~'''~~Starting the alignment sequence~~'''~~ =====		===== Starting the alignment sequence =====
	When powering up the device, the message "Begin electrode alignment" appears on the display. Confirm no carrier gas is flowing and that the gas inlet is free to move, then confirm by pressing the right hand dial.		When powering up the device, the message "Begin electrode alignment" appears on the display. Confirm no carrier gas is flowing and that the gas inlet is free to move, then confirm by pressing the right hand dial.
	===== ~~'''~~Changing the charging current and/or gap voltage set point~~'''~~ =====		===== Changing the charging current and/or gap voltage set point =====
	This can be done during sparking and when the "Ready to spark" message appears on the display. Press the dial underneath the value you wish to change and then rotate the dial to change the set point. Press the dial again or leave it untouched for 2 seconds to confirm the value.		This can be done during sparking and when the "Ready to spark" message appears on the display. Press the dial underneath the value you wish to change and then rotate the dial to change the set point. Press the dial again or leave it untouched for 2 seconds to confirm the value.
	===== ~~'''~~Start/stop sparking~~'''~~ =====		===== Start/stop sparking =====
	Sparking can only be initiated when the "Ready to spark" message is shown on the display. Press the button to start sparking. When sparking, another press of the button will return the system to the idle "Ready to spark" mode.		Sparking can only be initiated when the "Ready to spark" message is shown on the display. Press the button to start sparking. When sparking, another press of the button will return the system to the idle "Ready to spark" mode.
	===== ~~'''~~Accessing and navigating the menu~~'''~~ =====		===== Accessing and navigating the menu =====
	When the "Ready to spark" message is displayed, press and release both dials simultaneously to access the menu. By turning the right hand dial, you can browse the menu options. Press the right hand dial to confirm or alter a menu setting. When altering a setting, press the right hand dial again to confirm the value. Pressing the left hand dial exits the menu and returns the system to the "Ready to spark" mode.		When the "Ready to spark" message is displayed, press and release both dials simultaneously to access the menu. By turning the right hand dial, you can browse the menu options. Press the right hand dial to confirm or alter a menu setting. When altering a setting, press the right hand dial again to confirm the value. Pressing the left hand dial exits the menu and returns the system to the "Ready to spark" mode.

T.coppejans at 16:08, 5 July 2017

2017-07-05T16:08:39Z

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	== EC Declaration of Conformity ==		<!--== EC Declaration of Conformity ==
	[https://docs.vsparticle.com/w/index.php/G1_User_Manual ''top'']<br>		[https://docs.vsparticle.com/w/index.php/G1_User_Manual ''top'']<br>
	<span style="background:#FFFF00">''version for user documentation does not need to show signature nor serial number''</span>		<span style="background:#FFFF00">''version for user documentation does not need to show signature nor serial number''</span>

	== Warranty ==		== Warranty ==
	[https://docs.vsparticle.com/w/index.php/G1_User_Manual ''top'']		[https://docs.vsparticle.com/w/index.php/G1_User_Manual ''top'']-->

T.coppejans: /* Opening the system */

2017-07-05T16:06:33Z

Opening the system

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	Steps required before opening the system:		Steps required before opening the system:
	# Stop particle production.		# Stop particle production.
	# Flush the system (see [[VSP-~~G1_User_Manual#Flushing the system~~\|~~Flushing the system~~]]).		# Flush the system (see the corresponding section in the [[VSP-G1_Operating_and_maintenance_guide\|operating and maintenance guide]]).
	# Stop the gas flow.		# Stop the gas flow.
	# Take out your sample following the procedure for your deposition system, taking the necessary precautions to prevent/reduce exposure to nanoparticles. Pay special attention when handling potentially [[VSP-~~G1_User_Manual~~#Controlled air exposure\|pyrophoric nanoparticles]].		# Take out your sample following the procedure for your deposition system, taking the necessary precautions to prevent/reduce exposure to nanoparticles. Pay special attention when handling potentially [[VSP-G1_Operating_and_maintenance_guide#Controlled air exposure\|pyrophoric nanoparticles]].

	== System care ==		== System care ==