346-69735A

Feb. 2017

COOLING BLOWER

BLW-50

Instruction Manual
Read this manual thoroughly before you use the product.
Keep this manual for future reference.
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Introduction
Read this Instruction Manual thoroughly before using
the product.
Thank you for purchasing this product.
This manual describes the installation, operation, hardware validation, usage cautions,
and accessories and options for this product. Read this manual thoroughly before using
the product and operate the product in accordance with the instructions in this manual.
Keep this manual for future reference.

Important
• If the user or usage location changes, ensure that this manual is always kept
together with the product.
• If this manual or a product warning label is lost or damaged, immediately contact
your Shimadzu representative to request a replacement.
• To ensure safe operation, read all "Safety Instructions" thoroughly before using
the product.
• To ensure safe operation, contact your Shimadzu representative if product
installation, adjustment, re-installation (after the product is moved), or repair is
required.

Notice
• Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent
a commitment on the part of the vendor.
• Any errors or omissions which may have occurred in this manual despite the utmost
care taken in its production will be corrected as soon as possible, although not
necessarily immediately after detection.
• All rights are reserved, including those to reproduce this manual or parts thereof in
any form without permission in writing from Shimadzu Corporation.

ã 1995-2016 Shimadzu Corporation. All rights reserved.

Original version is approved in English.

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 Introduction

Safety Instructions
To ensure safe product operation, read these important safety instructions carefully
before use and follow all DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION instructions given in this
section.

1 Do not use the unit for the purpose other than the above mentioned analysis.

2 Follow the procedures described in the instruction manual.

3 Observe all warnings and cautions.

4 Do not disassemble or modify the unit without our approval.

5 For repair of the product inside, contact our sales office or agent.

Indications Used in This Manual

Dangers, Warnings, Cautions, and Notes are indicated using the following conventions:

Indication Meaning
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in serious injury or death.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, could result in serious injury or possibly death.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, may result in minor to moderate injury or equipment
damage.
Emphasizes additional information that is provided to ensure
the proper use of this product.

The following symbols are used in this manual:

Indication Meaning

Indicates an action that must not be performed.

Indicates an action that must be performed.

Indicates information provided to improve product performance.

Indicates the location of related reference information.

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Warning Labels
In order to ensure safety, warning labels are attached in places requiring caution.
If a warning label is lost or damaged, obtain a new label through your Shimadzu
representative and attach it in the correct position.

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Warranty
Shimadzu provides the following warranty for this product.

1. Period:
Please contact your Shimadzu representative for information about the period of this warranty.

2. Description:
If a product/part failure occurs for reasons attributable to Shimadzu during the warranty period,
Shimadzu will repair or replace the product/part free of charge. However, in the case of products
which are usually available on the market only for a short time, such as personal computers and
their peripherals/parts, Shimadzu may not be able to provide identical replacement products.

3. Limitation of Liability:
(1) In no event will Shimadzu be liable for any lost revenue, profit or data, or for special, indirect,
consequential, incidental or punitive damages, however caused regardless of the theory of
liability, arising out of or related to the use of or inability to use the product, even if Shimadzu
has been advised of the possibility of such damage.

(2) In no event will Shimadzu's liability to you, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), or
otherwise, exceed the amount you paid for the product.

4. Exceptions:
Failures caused by the following are excluded from the warranty, even if they occur during the
warranty period.

(1) Improper product handling

(2) Repairs or modifications performed by parties other than Shimadzu or Shimadzu designated
companies

(3) Product use in combination with hardware or software other than that designated by Shimadzu

(4) Computer viruses leading to device failures and damage to data and software, including the
product's basic software

(5) Power failures, including power outages and sudden voltage drops, leading to device failures
and damage to data and software, including the product's basic software

(6) Turning OFF the product without following the proper shutdown procedure leading to device
failures and damage to data and software, including the product's basic software

(7) Reasons unrelated to the product itself

(8) Product use in harsh environments, such as those subject to high temperatures or humidity levels,
corrosive gases, or strong vibrations

(9) Fires, earthquakes, or any other act of nature, contamination by radioactive or hazardous
substances, or any other force majeure event, including wars, riots, and crimes

(10) Product movement or transportation after installation

(11) Consumable items

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Contents
Introduction Safety Instructions .............................................. ii
Indications Used in This Manual ......................... ii
Warning Labels ................................................. iii
Warranty .......................................................... iv

SPECIFICATIONS and 1
1 NOMENCLATURE
1.1 SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................

1.2 CONNECTION ...................................................... 1

1.3 NOMENCLATURE ................................................. 1

2 HOW TO USE 2.1 For cooling the DTA-50 ....................................... 2

2.2 For cooling the TGA-50/50H ................................. 3

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1 SPECIFICATIONS and NOMENCLATURE
1.1 SPECIFICATIONS 1

Type ： BLW-50
Dimension ： (W)125mm X (H)170mm X (D)130mm (without the nozzle)
Weight ： 2kg
Power
： 50VA , 50-60Hz
requirement

Power is supplied from the main body of an individual thermal analysis

instrument through the cord of the BLW-50.

Part No. Supply voltage

222-01700-92 110～130V AC
222-01700-95 220～240V AC

1.2 CONNECTION
Connect the BLW-50 and the BLOWER connector on the rear panel of the thermal analysis
instrument with the BLW-50 cord.

1.3 NOMENCLATURE

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2.1 For cooling the DTA-50
For cooling the DTA-50 furnace, dismount the nozzle from the blower and set the
bloweron the left side of the DTA-50 (viewed from the front) so as that the air outlet
is aimed at the furnace. On adjusting the direction of the air outlet itself, loosen the
screw fixing the blower main body by sticking a screwdriver through the hole in the
bottom panel.

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2.2 For cooling the TGA-50/50H

For cooling the TGA-50/50H furnace set the BLW-50 on the left side of the TGA with the
nozzle mounted so as that the air outlet of the nozzle is situated under the furnace.
The nozzle direction is adjustable as mentioned above.
If the mode selector is set at the CONTROL position, the blower begins to operate
immediately after the measurement is over. When the temperature reaches 40°C,
air-cooling ends automatically.
Whenever the mode selector is set at the ON position, the blower operates regardless 2
of the state of the connected thermal analysis instrument. By selecting the OFF position
it can be turned off.

Keep hands away from the vent when nozzle is removed.

To avoid injury to fingers.

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