Spectrophotometer Description - Agilent Technologies Cary 8454 Operator's Manual

2 Introduction to Your System
Agilent Cary 8454 UV-Visible Spectrophotometer — Overview

Spectrophotometer Description

Your spectrophotometer is very easy to use. It has a line power indicator, a
status indicator and some push buttons. All electrical connections are made at
the rear of the spectrophotometer.
Front View
The front view of the spectrophotometer is shown in Figure 2. Notice that the
sample compartment is open. Unlike conventional spectrophotometers the
Agilent Cary 8454 UV-Visible spectrophotometer does not suffer from ambient
false light. The open sample area makes it easier to access for cuvette handling
and to connect tubing to a flow cell or thermostatable cell holder. The
spectrophotometer is shipped with the standard single-cell holder. Standard
and accessory cell holders can be removed and replaced in seconds with few
or no tools.
Line power switch with
green light
Figure 2
The line power switch is located at the lower-left part of the
spectrophotometer. Pressing it in turns on the spectrophotometer. It stays
pressed in and shows a green light when the spectrophotometer is turned on.
When the line power switch stands out and the green light is off, the
spectrophotometer is turned off.
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Indicator
Front view of spectrophotometer
Agilent Cary 8454 UV-Visible Spectroscopy System Operator's Manual
Pushbuttons