Troubleshooting - Jasco V-630 Hardware Manual

6 Troubleshooting

If the spectrophotometer does not operate normally, it may be due to the following causes:
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Erroneous operation
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Deterioration of a consumable parts
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Instrument trouble
Possible causes and corrective actions to be taken against these problems are given below in the
troubleshooting chart. In the event that the trouble cannot be corrected after following the actions
given in the troubleshooting chart, contact your local JASCO distributor and provide the model
name and serial number of your instrument together with a complete description of the problem.
When checking the instrument, observe the following warnings and cautions.
WARNINGS!
:
(1) Do not directly look at the light (ultraviolet ray) emitted from the deuterium
lamp as this may cause injury your eyes. Wear glasses (ordinary glasses
or sunglasses) during adjustment.
(2) The lamp is very hot when lit. When the lamp is lit do not touch with bare
hands. Before replacing the lamp, wait for at least 15 minutes after turning
off the lamp until the lamp cools down.
(3) Before checking the electrical system, be sure to turn off the power
switch.
Notes:
(1) Before plugging in the AC power cable, ensure that the power switch is in
the OFF position.
(2) Never touch the mirror or any other optical elements by hands.
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