Operation; Introduction; Sample Handling Tips - biochrom Novaspec III Plus Manual

Operation

Introduction

Your spectrophotometer is a simple-to-use visible instrument. It has no moving parts, which is the basis of the rapid
scanning operating system. It has been designed to meet the routine spectroscopy needs of customers requiring a
compact instrument that is easy to use. The product is reliable and requires low maintenance.
After it is turned on and calibrated the Novaspec III
To select different measurement modes, change parameters or change other settings, click on the menu key
select the required menu item by clicking on the associated menu number using the keypad.
Measurement Modes
Methods
Utilities
The instrument is supplied with a program, PVC (Print via Computer) on the accompanying CD. When used with a USB
cable to connect to a PC onto which the software has been installed, it enables the user to "print through" the PC directly
to the printer that is connected to it. The data may also be stored as an Excel spreadsheet, as an EMF graphics file, a
comma delimited (csv) data file, a tab delimited (txt) data file or in native PVC format for later access.
The instrument has a USB connector located at the front of the unit which allows data to be stored on a USB memory
stick. This data can be stored in a PVC format which can be opened using PVC software, a comma separated variable
(CSV) data file or a tab separated variable format which can be imported into Excel.

Sample Handling Tips

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The light beam is directed from RIGHT to LEFT through the cell chamber; therefore please ensure the cell is inserted
with the correct alignment.
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The cell holder supplied with the instrument accepts standard 10 mm path length quartz, glass or plastic cells.
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The optical height is 15 mm
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will show an absorbance measurement display.
Absorbance, Transmission, Concentration with a Factor, Concentration with a Standard,
Rate (Kinetics)
Contains eight folders that can store less frequently used configured methods (eight
methods per folder)
Instrument set up (date, time, language, data output, preferences and display settings)
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