Manual Version: 3.1.

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Product code: L2001A3, L2001B1
Product Version: 3.0, 1.0
Software Version: 3.0, 1.0
Contents
1. Overview .......................................................................................................... 3
2. EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC) ............................................................. 5
3. Safety ................................................................................................................ 8
1.1 Warning.............................................................................................................. 8
3.1 Use of Equipment ............................................................................................. 8
3.2 Hazard Icons...................................................................................................... 8
3.3 General Hazards ............................................................................................... 9
3.4 Servicing ...........................................................................................................10
3.5 Health and Safety – Installation ....................................................................10
3.6 Health and Safety – Servicing ........................................................................10
3.7 Health and Safety – Servicing ........................................................................11
4. Unpacking ...................................................................................................... 12
4.1 Packing List ......................................................................................................12
4.2 Damage Inspection .........................................................................................12
5. Specifications ................................................................................................ 13
6. System Components ..................................................................................... 13
7. Installation..................................................................................................... 15
8. Operation ....................................................................................................... 16
8.1 Overview ..........................................................................................................16
8.2 User Interface..................................................................................................16
8.3 Programming and Usage ...............................................................................18
9. Maintenance .................................................................................................. 24
9.1 Cleaning ...........................................................................................................24
9.2 Repair and Service ..........................................................................................24
9.3 Storage Conditions .........................................................................................24
10. Troubleshooting ............................................................................................ 25
1. Overview
The vacuum-free Ossila Spin Coater is part of the Institute of Physics award-
winning Solar Cell Prototyping Platform*. Unlike most other models in the market,
it does not need a vacuum pump or nitrogen line – therefore requiring less
servicing and enabling you to produce high-quality coatings without the problems
of substrate warping. Compact and portable, the Spin Coater will help you
optimise space in the glovebox or
on the workbench without compromising on functionality – making it the ideal
solution for busy labs with limited space.

Substrates are held firmly on the chuck without the need for a vacuum. This
produces a better uniform thin-film coating across the substrate. The Ossila Spin
Coater is operated via a built-in interactive user interface.

During a cycle, the product recipe number, spinning speed, and remaining time
are displayed on the full colour display screen – so you do not need an external
PC connection.

*The Ossila Solar Cell Prototyping Platform is a complementary collection of

substrates, materials, and equipment as part of a high-performance standard
photovoltaic reference architecture. This platform enables researchers to
produce high-quality, fully functional solar cells which can be used as a reliable
baseline.
For more information: ossila.com/pages/solar-cell-prototyping-platform

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2. EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
We
Company Name: Ossila BV

Postal Address: Biopartner 3 building, Galileiweg 8

Postcode: 2333 BD Leiden

Country: The Netherlands

Telephone number: +31 (0)71 3322992

Email Address: info@ossila.com

declare that the DoC is issued under our sole responsibility and
belongs to the following product:
Product: Spin Coater (L2001A3), Spin Coater Advanced (L2001B1)

Serial number: L2001A3-xxxx, L2001B1-xxxx

Object of declaration:
Spin Coater (L2001A3), Spin Coater Advanced (L2001B1)

The object of declaration described above is in conformity with the

relevant Union harmonisation legislation:
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC

EMC Directive 2014/30/EU

RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU

The following harmonised standards and technical specifications have

been applied:
BS EN ISO 12100:2010 Safety of machinery - General principles for design - Risk
assessment and risk reduction.

Signed:

Name: Dr James Kingsley

Place: Leiden
Date: 16/11/2021

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Декларация за съответствие на ЕС
Производител: Ossila BV, Biopartner 3 building, Galileiweg 8, 2333 BD Leiden, NL.
Декларира с цялата си отговорност, че посоченото оборудване съответства на приложимото законодателство на ЕС за хармонизиране, посочено на
предходната(-ите) страница(-и) на настоящия документ.

[Čeština] Prohlášení o shodě EU

Výrobce: Ossila BV, Biopartner 3 building, Galileiweg 8, 2333 BD Leiden, NL.
Prohlašujeme na vlastní odpovědnost, že uvedené zařízeni je v souladu s příslušnými harmonizačními předpisy EU uvedenými na předchozích stranách
tohoto dokumentu.

[Dansk] EU-overensstemme lseserklærin g

Producent: Ossila BV, Biopartner 3 building, Galileiweg 8, 2333 BD Leiden, NL.
Erklærer herved, at vi alene er ansvarlige for, at det nævnte udstyr er i overensstemmelse med den relevante EU-harmoniseringslovgivning, der er
anført på den/de foregående side(r) i dette dokument.

[Deutsch] EU-Konformitätserklärung
Hersteller: Ossila BV, Biopartner 3 building, Galileiweg 8, 2333 BD Leiden, NL.
Wir erklären in alleiniger Verantwortung, dass das aufgeführte Gerät konform mit der relevanten EU-Harmonisierungsgesetzgebung auf den
vorangegangenen Seiten dieses Dokuments ist.

[Eesti keel] ELi vastavusavaldus

Tootja: Ossila BV, Biopartner 3 building, Galileiweg 8, 2333 BD Leiden, NL.
Kinnitame oma ainuvastutusel, et loetletud seadmed on kooskõlas antud dokumendi eelmisel lehelküljel / eelmistel lehekülgedel ära toodud asjaomaste ELi
ühtlustamise õigusaktidega.

[Ελληνικά] Δήλωση πιστότητας ΕΕ

Κατασκευαστής: Ossila BV, Biopartner 3 building, Galileiweg 8, 2333 BD Leiden, NL.
Δηλώνουμε υπεύθυνα όn ο αναφερόμενος εξοπλισμός συμμορφώνεται με τη σχεnκή νομοθεσία εναρμόνισης της ΕΕ που υπάρχει σnς προηγούμενες
σελίδες του παρόντος εγγράφου.

[Español] Declaración de conformidad UE

Fabricante: Ossila BV, Biopartner 3 building, Galileiweg 8, 2333 BD Leiden, NL.
Declaramos bajo nuestra única responsabilidad que el siguiente producto se ajusta a la pertinente legislación de armonización de la UE enumerada
en las páginas anteriores de este documento.

[Français] Déclaration de conformité UE

Fabricant: Ossila BV, Biopartner 3 building, Galileiweg 8, 2333 BD Leiden, NL.
Déclarons sous notre seule responsabilité que le matériel mentionné est conforme à la législation en vigueur de l'UE présentée sur la/les page(s)
précédente(s) de ce document.

[Hrvatski] E.U izjava o sukladnosti

Proizvođač: Ossila BV, Biopartner 3 building, Galileiweg 8, 2333 BD Leiden, NL.
Izjavljujemo na vlastitu odgovornost da je navedena oprema sukladna s mjerodavnim zakonodavstvom EU-a o usklađivanju koje je navedeno na
prethodnoj(nim) stranici(ama) ovoga dokumenta.

[Italiano] Dichiarazione di conformità UE

Produttore: Ossila BV, Biopartner 3 building, Galileiweg 8, 2333 BD Leiden, NL.
Si dichiara sotto la propria personale responsabilità che l'apparecchiatura in elenco è conforme alla normativa di armonizzazione UE rilevante indicata nelle
pagine precedenti del presente documento.

[Latviešu] ES atbils tības deklarācija

Ražotājs: Ossila BV, Biopartner 3 building, Galileiweg 8, 2333 BD Leiden, NL.
Ar pilnu atbilclību paziņojam, ka uzskaitītais aprīkojums atbilst attiecīgajiem ES saskaņošanas tiesību aktiem, kas minēti iepriekš ējās šī dokumenta lapās.

[Lietuvių k.] ES atitikties deklaracija

Gamintojas: Ossila BV, Biopartner 3 building, Galileiweg 8, 2333 BD Leiden, NL,
atsakingai pareiškia, kad išvardinta įranga atitinka aktualius ES harmonizavimo teisės aktus, nurodytus ankstesniuose šio dokumento

[Magyar] EU-s megfelelőségi nyilatkozat

Gyártó: Ossila BV, Biopartner 3 building, Galileiweg 8, 2333 BD Leiden, NL.
Kizárólagos felelösségünk mellett kijelentjük, hogy a felsorolt eszköz megfelel az ezen dokumentum előző oldalán/oldalain található EU-s összehangolt
jogszabályok vonatkozó rendelkezéseinek.

[Nederlands] EU-Conformiteitsverklaring
Fabrikant: Ossila BV, Biopartner 3 building, Galileiweg 8, 2333 BD Leiden, NL.
Verklaart onder onze uitsluitende verantwoordelijkheid dat de vermelde apparatuur in overeenstemming is met de relevante harmonisatiewetgeving
van de EU op de vorige pagina('s) van dit document.

[Norsk] EU-samsvarserklæ ring

Produsent: Ossila BV, Biopartner 3 building, Galileiweg 8, 2333 BD Leiden, NL.
Erklærer under vårt eneansvar at utstyret oppført er i overholdelse med relevant EU-harmoniseringslavverk som står på de(n) forrige siden(e) i dette
dokumentet.

[Polski] Deklaracja zgodności Unii Europejskiej

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Producent: Ossila BV, Biopartner 3 building, Galileiweg 8, 2333 BD Leiden, NL.
Oświadczamy na własną odpowiedzialność, że podane urządzenie jest zgodne ze stosownymi przepisami harmonizacyjnymi Unii Europejskiej, które
przedstawiono na poprzednich stronach niniejszego dokumentu.

[Por tuguês] Declaração de Conformidade UE

Fabricante: Ossila BV, Biopartner 3 building, Galileiweg 8, 2333 BD Leiden, NL.
Declara sob sua exclusiva responsabilidade que o equipamento indicado está em conformidade com a legislação de harmonização relevante da UE
mencionada na(s) página(s) anterior(es) deste documento.

[Română] Declaraţie de conformitate UE

Producător: Ossila BV, Biopartner 3 building, Galileiweg 8, 2333 BD Leiden, NL.
Declară pe proprie răspundere că echipamentul prezentat este în conformitate cu prevederile legislaţiei UE de armonizare aplicabile prezentate la
pagina/paginile anterioare a/ale acestui document.

[Slovensky] Vyhlásenie o zhode pre EÚ

Výrobca: Ossila BV, Biopartner 3 building, Galileiweg 8, 2333 BD Leiden, NL.
Na vlastnú zodpovednosť prehlasuje, že uvedené zariadenie je v súlade s príslušnými právnymi predpismi EÚ o harmonizácii uvedenými na
predchádzajúcich stranách tohto dokumentu.

[Slovenščina] Izjava EU o skladnosti

Proizvajalec: Ossila BV, Biopartner 3 building, Galileiweg 8, 2333 BD Leiden, NL.
s polno odgovornostjo izjavlja, da je navedena oprema skladna z veljavno uskladitveno zakonodajo EU, navedeno na prejšnji strani/prejšnjih straneh
tega dokumenta.

[Suomi] EU-vaatimustenm ukaisuusvakuutus

Valmistaja: Ossila BV, Biopartner 3 building, Galileiweg 8, 2333 BD Leiden, NL.
Vakuutamme täten olevamme yksin vastuussa siitä, että tässä asiakirjassa luetellut laitteet ovat tämän asiakirjan sivuilla edellisillä sivuilla kuvattujen
olennaisten yhdenmukaistamista koskevien EU-säädösten vaatimusten mukaisia.

[Svenska] EU-försäkran om överensstämmelse

Tillverkare: Ossila BV, Biopartner 3 building, Galileiweg 8, 2333 BD Leiden, NL.
Vi intygar härmed att den utrustning som förtecknas överensstämmer med relevanta förordningar gällande EU-harmonisering som fmns på föregående
sidor i detta dokument.

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3. Safety

3.1 Warning

• Devices with applied bias or current should NOT be left unattended, as a

power failure may result in board damage or device damage (and
potentially hazardous situations).
• Only use the unit with the supplied 24 VDC power adapter.
• Opening the lid will cause the rotating chuck to stop. However, due to
inertia, it can take a few seconds for the chuck to come to a complete
stop.
• Ensure the substrate is placed in an adequately sized chuck recess, as it
holds it in place and stops it flying out.
• The unit should be operated under a working exhaust hood when used
with flammable or toxic substances.

3.2 Use of Equipment

This Spin Coater is designed to be used as instructed, and in the following
environmental conditions:

• Indoors in a laboratory environment (pollution degree 2)

• Altitudes up to 2000 m
• Temperatures of 5°C to 40°C; maximum relative humidity of 80% up to 31°C.

The Spin Coater is supplied with a power adapter and a power cord for the country of
purchase (in accordance with European Commission regulations and British Standards).
Use of any other electrical power cables or adaptors is not recommended.

3.3 Hazard Icons

The following symbols can be found at various points throughout this manual. Note and
read each warning before attempting any associated operations associated with it:

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 Table 3.1 Hazard warning labels used in this manual.

Symbol Associated Hazard

General warning or caution, which accompanying text will

explain

Electrical shock

Explosion

Inhalation

3.4 General Hazards

Before installing or operating the Spin Coater, there are several health and safety
precautions which must be followed and executed to ensure safe installation and
operation.

WARNING: Improper handling when operating or servicing this equipment can

result in serious injury or death. Read this manual before operating or servicing this
equipment.

i. DANGER: DO NOT use the Spin Coater in the presence of an explosive

atmosphere.

ii. WARNING: Emergency Power Disconnect options: Use the power cord
as a disconnect method. Ensure that the power outlet for this cord is
easily accessible by the user.

iii. CAUTION: Opening the lid will cause the rotating chuck to stop.
However, due to inertia it will take a few seconds for the rotating
chuck to come to a complete stop at the highest speeds.

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 iv. CAUTION: Ensure the substrate is placed into a chuck with an
adequate-sized recess as it holds it in place and stops it flying around
the bowl or even out of the bowl if the lid was opened at the highest
speed (see caution III).

v. CAUTION: Use under an exhaust hood when used with flammable or

harmful solvents.

3.5 Servicing
If servicing is required, please return the unit to Ossila Ltd. The warranty will be invalidated
if:

• Modification or service has taken place by anyone other than an Ossila engineer.
• The unit has been subjected to chemical damage through improper use.
• The unit has been operated outside the usage parameters stated in the user
documentation associated with the unit.
• The unit has been rendered inoperable through accident, misuse,
contamination, improper maintenance, modification, or other external causes.

3.6 Health and Safety – Installation

i. Place the machine on a solid, level surface, free from vibration and
temperature extremes. For optimum performance, make sure that
the chuck is also level.

ii. Refer to the specifications section or to the label on the power

adapter for electrical requirements.

iii. The machine is not to be used in a hazardous atmosphere.

3.7 Health and Safety – Operation

i. CAUTION: The unit should be operated under an exhaust hood when
flammable or harmful solvents are being used.

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 ii. CAUTION: Opening the lid will cause the rotating chuck to stop.
However, due to inertia, it will take a few seconds for the rotating
chuck to come to a complete stop at the highest speeds. There is a
risk of substances flying out of the bowl.

3.8 Health and Safety – Servicing

Servicing should only be performed by an Ossila engineer. Any modification
or alteration may damage the equipment, cause injury, or death. It will also
avoid your equipment’s warranty.

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4. Unpacking

4.1 Packing List

The items included with the Spin Coater are:

• The Spin Coater unit.

• Power adapter with a power cord (specific for country of operating).
• Chuck (as specified by the customer).

4.2 Damage Inspection

Examine the components for any evidence of shipping damage. If damage has occurred,
please contact Ossila directly for further action.

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5. Specifications
The Spin Coater specifications are shown in Table 5.1.

Table 5.1. Spin Coater specifications.

Specifications
Features
Spin Coater Spin Coater Advanced

10 programs with up to 15 programs with up to

Programs
50 steps each 50 steps each

Speed stability < 2% <0.25%

Speed 120 RPM to 6,000 RPM 500 RPM to 10,000 RPM

Spin time 1 s- 1,000 s 1 s to 3,600 s

Power supply 24 VDC / 2A

Interlock Software/hardware interlock

Width: 170 mm
Case dimensions Height: 140 mm
Depth: 225 mm

Central PP unit and Central PTFE unit and

chuck, steel case, PET chuck, steel case, PET
Materials
display and keypad, and display and keypad, and
tempered glass lid tempered glass lid

Fuses 1 A slow blow

Weight 3 kg 3.7 kg

6. System Components
The Ossila Spin Coater comprises three items: the spin coater unit and power adapter
(Figure 6.1), and spin coater chuck (Figure 6.2).

The Spin Coater is powered from a 24VDC mains power adapter. The power supply
adapter is supplied with a power plug that is suitable for the country of purchase.
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The Spin Coater chuck recess size is specified by the customer. The chucks are designed
with close tolerances and provide a flat, rigid surface for mounting substrates of different
sizes, weights and shapes. Proper chuck selection should be based on substrate size. The
chuck has a push-fit connection to the motor coupling in the bowl of the Spin Coater and
is easily removable for cleaning or interchanging with other chucks. For cleaning, see
Section 9.1.

Figure 6.1. The Ossila Spin Coater and VDC Power Adapter

Figure 6.2. The Ossila Spin Coater chuck.

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7. Installation
The process for installing the Spin Coater is as follows:

1. Place the unit on a solid, level surface. Ensure the area is free from vibrations,
temperature extremes
2. Before plugging in the spin coater, ensure the power switch on the unit is
switched to the ‘0’ position (off).
3. Connect the power adapter to the power jack on the back panel of the Spin
Coater unit (see Figure 7.1).
4. Refer to the label on the power adapter for electrical requirements.
5. Switch the Spin Coater power switch to the ‘I’ position to turn the unit on.

Table 7.1. Connecting the power adapter to the power jack on the back panel of the unit.

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8. Operation

8.1 Overview
A top-down view of the Spin Coater is shown in Figure 8.1, with all the relevant
components highlighted.

Figure 8.1. Spin Coater top-down image.

8.2 User Interface

Figure 8.2 shows the front panel of the spin coater, with a description of the functionality of each

button.

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 Figure 8.2. Spin Coater screen and keypad.

The start button is used to initiate a programmed sequence. While a

program is running, the display will show the message “RUNNING” with the
current speed and elapsed time. The “RUNNING” message will disappear
once the program is finished.

The stop button is used to terminate the running program. It will reset to the
first step of a given program when pressed.

These buttons are used to navigate between different user profiles.

These buttons are used to navigate between the changeable parameters

within a program. While navigating, the cursor icon will indicate which
parameter is selected. These buttons are used to navigate between the
changeable parameters within a program. While navigating, the cursor icon
will indicate which parameter is selected.

These buttons are used to change the profile values where the cursor is located and are
divided into three columns:

Small increase/decrease (by 1 or 10)

Medium increase/decrease (by 10 or 100)

Large increase/decrease (by 100 or 1000)

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8.3 Programming and Usage
The Ossila Spin Coater has two pre-set experimental programs to get you started.

Table 8.1. Pre-set programs

User no. Program No. Step No. RPM TIME (sec)

User 01 Program 01 1 2000 30

Program 02 1 2000 30
2 5000 5

(I) Selecting a User Profile (“User”)

1. To select the user profile of your choice, press either the left or right “User” buttons.

(II) Selecting a Program

2. Each user profile can store up to 10 programs. To choose between program

numbers, navigate to the “Program” line and press the up or down buttons.

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3. To edit the program, you can alter the number of steps in a program by using the

following buttons .

4. Navigate to the “Step” line by using the “Select” keys to choose which step number is

to be edited. The step number can be selected by using the following keys: or

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5. Navigate to the “Speed” line to change the speed of the current step. Use the “Value”
buttons to increase or decrease the value.

6. Navigate to the “Time” line to specify the time duration for the current step. Use the
“Value” buttons to increase or decrease the value.

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7. Navigate back to the “Step” line using the cursor. Then, increase the number of steps
to set the Speed and Time.

(III) Start Program

8. Once everything is set and ready, press “Start” to run the program. At the bottom of
the display, the current elapsed time and current speed will be shown.

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9. To abort the operation, press the “STOP” button.

10. Once the operation is completed, a “STOPPING” warning message will appear to
notify the user. When this warning is displayed, the motor cannot re-run until it has
completely stopped.

11. If the lid is opened, a warning appears on the screen to notify the user. If the lid is
opened while the motor is running, the system will force the motor to stop.

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9. Maintenance

9.1 Cleaning
• To clean the lid, bowl, and chuck, use a solvent that is appropriate to dissolve the
materials that have been spin coated.
• Use a soft cloth or towel in order to avoid damage to the polypropylene.
• Take care when cleaning around the keypad and display area, because organic
solvents may damage/remove the label.

9.2 Repair and Service

The only user-serviceable part in this unit is the fuse (accessible externally). If the unit is
faulty, please return it to Ossila. We will promptly quote to repair any faults that occur
outside the 2-year warranty period. Parts subject to normal wear and tear (Spin Coater
chucks) are not covered by the warranty.

9.3 Storage Conditions

The Spin Coater should be kept in dry conditions; away from direct sources of heat or
sunlight, and in such a manner as to preserve the working life of the instrument.

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10. Troubleshooting
Problem Possible cause Action

a. The power supply may a. Check the connection and

Spin Coater will not be connected properly, make sure the power is turned
not power up or the switch is in the OFF ON
position

a. No recipe programmed a. Select/program a recipe

Cycle will not
b. Lid open/close not b. Open and close the lid
start
detected, or lid still open properly

Cycle starts, but a. Recipe problem a. Review, edit and re-enter

immediately recipe as needed
stops

Display time or a. Issue with the program a. Turn OFF the Spin Coater for 5
RPM appears seconds, and then restart
incorrect

a. If the chuck is removed a. Ensure the chuck is pushed in

(for cleaning etc), it may not thoroughly so that the two
have been re-inserted metallic headers are inserted all
properly causing an
the way and flush with the top
imbalance
of the chuck
Coating issues
b. The Spin Coater is not
b. Place the Spin Coater on a flat
level
and sturdy surface and use
the in-built spirit level

c. If the above does not

solve the issue c. Contact Ossila

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