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Nicolet Evolution 500 User Manual
CONTENTS
SECTION 1 - OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Sections which must be read and followed in sequence for correct installation ................ 4
1.3 Reference sections - once installation has been achieved ................................................ 4
SECTION 2 - UNPACKING AND INITIAL INSPECTION ...................................................................... 6
2.1 Unpacking the Spectrophotometer ..................................................................................... 6
2.2 Unpacking the Computer (if appropriate) ........................................................................... 6
2.3 Unpacking the Printer/Plotter (if appropriate) ..................................................................... 7
SECTION 3 - SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS......................................................................................... 8
3.1 Safety Precautions.............................................................................................................. 8
3.2 Cautions and Warning Statements..................................................................................... 8
3.3 Impaired Safety Protection ................................................................................................. 9
3.4 Explanation of Symbols ...................................................................................................... 9
SECTION 4 - LOCATION AND POWER REQUIREMENTS............................................................... 10
4.1 Locating the spectrophotometer ....................................................................................... 10
4.2 Connecting the spectrophotometer to the Mains.............................................................. 11
4.3 Locating the Computer (if appropriate)............................................................................. 13
4.4 Connecting the computer to the Mains............................................................................. 14
4.5 Locating the Printer/Plotter (if appropriate)....................................................................... 14
4.6 Connecting the Printer/Plotter to the Mains...................................................................... 15
SECTION 5 - SYSTEM INTERCONNECTIONS ................................................................................. 16
5.1 Connecting up a Standalone Nicolet Evolution 500 based system .................................. 16
5.2 Connecting up a Computer based Nicolet Evolution 500 system .................................... 19
5.3 System Interconnection Summary.................................................................................... 21
SECTION 6 - SYSTEM POWER UP ................................................................................................... 22
6.1 Powering up a Standalone based Nicolet Evolution 500 system ..................................... 22
6.2 Powering up a PC Controlled system using VISION software ......................................... 24
SECTION 7 - TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................. 25
7.1 Fault Finding ..................................................................................................................... 25
SECTION 8 - SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................. 31
8.1 System Composition......................................................................................................... 31
8.2 Technical Specifications ................................................................................................... 36
8.3 Regulatory Notices ........................................................................................................... 37
SECTION 9 - GETTING THE BEST FROM YOUR NICOLET EVOLUTION 500 INSTRUMENT ...... 39
9.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 39
9.2 System Overview.............................................................................................................. 39
9.3 Lamps ............................................................................................................................... 41
9.4 Detectors........................................................................................................................... 42
9.5 Key Concepts.................................................................................................................... 43
9.6 Wavelength Accuracy and Recalibration.......................................................................... 50
9.7 Absorbance Accuracy....................................................................................................... 51
9.8 Cleaning the Optics .......................................................................................................... 51
9.9 Standby and Wakeup ....................................................................................................... 51
9.10 Validation of Data ........................................................................................................... 52
9.11 Third Party Validation ..................................................................................................... 53
9.12 Instrument Parameters ................................................................................................... 54
9.13 User Access.................................................................................................................... 55
9.14 Evolution 500 - Recommended Service Intervals........................................................... 56
SECTION 10 - MAINTENANCE .......................................................................................................... 57
10.1 Routine Maintenance...................................................................................................... 57
10.2 Cleaning Instrument Exterior .......................................................................................... 57
10.3 Removal and Replacement of Tungsten Halogen Lamp................................................ 57
10.4 Removal and Replacement of Deuterium Lamp............................................................. 60
10.5 Renewal of Fuses ........................................................................................................... 60
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Issue 1 (August 2003)