Generic Potentiostat Installation

Bruker's Dimension series microscopes do not support use of the Bruker Universal Bipotentiostat, thus requiring the use of a third-party potentiostat, such as the CH Instruments 760D. While these potentiostats are not controlled by NanoScope software, their analog output signals are collected and plotted by the NanoScope V Controller with associated NanoScope software.

Hardware Setup

The following instructions apply to the CH Instruments 760D Bipotentiostat. Connection instructions for other potentiostats will differ.

Connect the CH Instruments 760D Bipotentiostat to the NanoScope V Controller

1. Connect the DB-9 connector on the Bruker-supplied cable, p/n 462-000-009, to the DB-9 connector labeled Signals on the CH Instruments 760D Bipotentiostat.
2. Connect the blue cable. labeled E (potential), to the Input 1 BNC connector on the front panel of the NanoScope V Controller.
3. Connect the red cable. labeled I1 (sample/working electrode current), to the Input 2 BNC connector on the front panel of the NanoScope V Controller.
4. Connect the green cable. labeled I2 (probe tip current), to the Lock-In 3 BNC connector on the front panel of the NanoScope V Controller.

Connect the CH Instruments 760D Bipotentiostat to the Electrochemical Cell

1. Connect the CH Instruments-supplied cable to the Electrodes connector on the back of the bipotentiostat
2. Connect the green alligator clip to the Working Electrode.
3. Connect the yellow alligator clip to the 2nd Working Electrode .
4. Connect the red alligator clip to the Counter Electrode (Pt wire).
5. Connect the white alligator clip to the Reference Electrode.

Refer to the CH Instruments User Guide for additional details.

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