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FAR 12.211 (Technical Data) and 12.212 (Computer Software) and, for the Department of Defense, DFARS 252.227-7015 (Technical Data - Commercial Items) and DFARS 227.7202-3 (Rights in Commercial Computer Software or Computer Software Documentation). Agilent Cary 3500 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer User’s Guide...
Compressed gas cylinders Other Precautions Warning and Other Symbols CE Compliance Electromagnetic Compatibility EN55011/CISPR11 ICES/NMB-001 Specifications Site Preparation Checklist Measurement category Pollution degree Environmental conditions Weights and dimensions Electrical specifications Mains Supply Computer requirements Agilent Cary 3500 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer User’s Guide...
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Back of the engine Front of the engine Back of the module Indicator LED Using the software Compressed gas purging Purge kit Drain outlet Troubleshooting, Maintenance and Spare Parts Fuses Spills Spare Parts Agilent Cary 3500 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer User’s Guide...
Agilent Cary 3500 UV-Vis spectrophotometer: Cary UV software installation instruction sheet found in the software box Cary 3500 UV-Vis module instruction sheet found in the module box Cary 3500 UV-Vis engine instruction sheet found in the engine box ...
General Information and Safety Practices and Hazards This manual, with safety practices and hazards information, instructions for installing and maintaining the components of the Cary 3500 UV-Vis and troubleshooting information. The Cary UV Workstation Help and Learning Center provided with the Cary UV ...
Clearly mark cylinders so there is no doubt as to their contents. Use only approved regulators and connections. Use only connector tubing that is chromatographically clean and has a pressure rating significantly greater than the highest outlet pressure from the regulator. Agilent Cary 3500 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer User’s Guide...
A triangular symbol indicates a warning. The meanings of the symbols that may appear alongside warnings in the documentation or on the instrument itself are as follows. Disconnect power Electrical shock Heavy weight Heavy weight (danger to feet) (danger to hands) Hot surface Agilent Cary 3500 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer User’s Guide...
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Fuse Single phase alternating current Protective earth ground terminal Earth ground terminal Frame or chassis ground terminal Nitrogen purge input at the specified flow rate Caution, disconnect all supplies, risk of electric shock Agilent Cary 3500 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer User’s Guide...
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Agilent Cary 3500 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer User’s Guide...
Make sure that appropriate cables are used to connect the device to peripheral equipment. Consult your equipment dealer, Agilent Technologies, or an experienced technician for assistance. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Agilent Technologies could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. ICES/NMB-001 This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001.
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Gas requirements Site Preparation Checklist Upon purchasing your Cary 3500 UV-Vis system, you were sent the Cary 3500 UV-Vis System Site Preparation Checklist. You must have prepared your site according to the requirements listed in the checklist before installing and using the instrument.
Weights and dimensions Danger to hands and feet WARNING Heavy weight. Always use two people to lift the Cary 3500 UV-Vis engine and module. For detailed weight information, see the Site Preparation Checklist. The workbench should be about 90 cm (36 in) high. Remember to provide space for the computer, monitor and printer.
Danger of electrocution. Good electrical grounding is essential to avoid potentially serious shock hazards. A 3-wire outlet with ground connection must be provided for the Cary 3500 UV-Vis. Make certain that power outlets are earth-grounded at the grounding pin. For safety reasons, a separate power outlet receptacle should be provided for each unit in the system.
Locate the PC keyboard and mouse for ergonomically correct access. Gas requirements The Cary 3500 UV-Vis requires the supply of a compressed gas (nitrogen or air) when the Peltier temperature-controlled modules are used. It is required to prevent condensation of the sample compartment when temperatures below ambient are used.
For instructions on installing this, refer to the documentation supplied with the operating system. The Agilent Cary 3500 UV-Vis spectrophotometer is designed to be completely customer-installable. Instructions for setting up the system are included in the Cary UV-Vis Installation Video that is installed on the computer desktop during the software installation.
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Drain outlet Modular concept _Toc506284002 The Cary 3500 UV-Vis introduces a modular concept to the Agilent Cary range of high performance spectrophotometers. Modularity splits instrument function between light generation and light measurement. The Cary 3500 UV-Vis engine produces monochromatic light which is measured by the various Cary 3500 UV-Vis sample measurement modules.
The Peltier version provides similar thermal control as Multicell Peltier in one channel pair (zone). Control may be based on either the cell holder (block) or the actual sample temperature by using the sample temperature probe accessory. Agilent Cary 3500 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer User’s Guide...
Cary Multicell Peltier UV-Vis Module Temperature probes Cary 3500 UV-Vis Temperature Probes, G9892A, can be purchased separately to provide temperature control for each individual zone. Search for ‘Temperature Probe’ in the Cary UV-Vis Help and Learning Center for detailed information on use, maintenance, and installation.
These will line up module with the indents in the module to help position the module Module securing latch When the lever is pushed down, the latch securely holds the module to the engine Agilent Cary 3500 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer User’s Guide...
Using the software For information on how to use the software, double-click the Cary UV Workstation Help and Learning Center icon installed on your computer desktop during the Cary UV Workstation software installation. Agilent Cary 3500 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer User’s Guide...
Purge kit The Cary 3500 UV-Vis Purge kit, G9891A, includes the 0-30 LPM flow meter and 5 meters of 6 mm OD/4 mm ID tubing. See the Cary UV Workstation Help and Learning Center for instructions on how to install the purge kit.
2 liters (4 pints) of waste must be provided by the user. It should be located below the sample compartment where it is protected by the bench and in full view of the operator. Agilent Cary 3500 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer User’s Guide...
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For safety reasons, any other internal fuse or circuit breaker is not operator- NOTE accessible and should be replaced only by Agilent authorized personnel. Fuse information on the rear of the instrument is the most up-to-date. Agilent Cary 3500 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer User’s Guide...
Spare Parts The following spare parts are available for use with your Cary 3500 UV-Vis instrument. Always use Agilent-supplied spare parts, unless otherwise indicated. Agilent Cary 3500 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer User’s Guide...
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Part Number Lamp module G9864-67019 Temperature probe G9892A Magnetic stirrer bar PTFE star type 7418000400 Flow meter K8003-60001 Purge tubing 3710043100 Ordering details for other accessories are available on the Agilent Technologies website, www.agilent.com Agilent Cary 3500 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer User’s Guide...