SUMMARY REMARKS..............................3 WARRANTY ..............................5 INFORMATION ............................7 PRECAUTION OF USE ..........................9 4.1. GENERAL WARNINGS ........................9 4.2. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS......................10 4.3. QUALITY, RELIABILITY AND SAFETY..................10 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION ....................... 13 5.1. GENERAL POINTS..........................13 5.2. SPECIFICATIONS ..........................14 5.3.
The following names are AQUALABO ANALYSE’s registered trademarks throughout the world. SECOMAM UVIKON XL, UVIKON XS This manual is updated periodically. The updates are included in the new editions. All information supplied in this edition of the manual may be amended before the products described herein are available.
If the above consent is given, articles shall be returned in their original packaging on a prepaid basis to the following address: AQUALABO ANALYSE – USINE SECOMAM - 91 avenue des Pins d’Alep - 30100 ALES - France We reserve the right to reship all instruments received collect failing such consent.
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UVIKON XL/XS SOFTWARE GUARANTEE The software is guaranteed by the designer or the distributor of the software under the conditions specified in the literature accompanying the aforementioned software packages. Under no circumstances whatsoever will AQUALABO ANALYSE supply any type of guarantee for software packages.
If the unit is not immediately installed, it should be stored in a dry and clean area. The storage temperature should be between 10 and 35°C. AQUALABO ANALYSE – SECOMAM equipment is carefully inspected before it is packed. As soon as you receive your equipment, check the condition of the packaging and if you notice any problems, notify your carrier within 48 hours.
Any maintenance operation inside the instrument, including lamp replacement, must be carried out by a service engineer or trained personnel authorised by SECOMAM. The user is permitted access only to the inside of the sample compartment Keep the sample compartment clean...
UVIKON XL/XS 4.2. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS Caution (refer to enclosed documents). In the lamp compartment, it indicates the presence of high temperature and ozone generated by the Deuterium lamp. Power on Power off AC (alternating current) DC (direct current) Protective earth conductor terminal...
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NOTE: Routine tests Routine test are performed on 100% of the produced equipment according to the requirements specified in Annex K of the Safety Standard EN 61010- 1+A2: + Dev. UL/CSA...
INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION 5.1. GENERAL POINTS AQUALABO ANALYSE - SECOMAM is proud to introduce the newest series of UVIKON ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometers: the UVIKON Simplicity Concept with DSP Technology. The Advanced Digital Signal Processing Technology inside the UVIKON combines its high-performance true double beam optical design with rapid scanning and powerful yet intuitive software.
Minimum system requirements to run the UVIKON SW see section 3; as minimum a 17 inch monitor is suggested. 5.3.1. Display Below is the layout of the UVIKON XL status display with the description of the symbols. System failure Measure...
INSTALLATION 6.1. UNPACKING AND INSTRUMENT SETUP 6.1.1. Unpacking The UVIKON Xx is contained in one single packing case. Open the case, lift the instrument out of the box and place it on a table. The instrument is heavy, do not lift alone. Have at least one other person help whenever...
UVIKON XL/XS NOTE: Use only the original packing case to return the unit to the factory for any reason. LAB POWER JUNIOR Set up program APPLICATIONS Set up program LAB POWER JUNIOR Software User Manual VALIDATION Software User Manual DNA/RNA Purity Check - Software User Manual 6.1.2.
6.2. INSTALLING THE INSTRUMENT 6.2.1. Environmental conditions Performance and safety of the equipment are guaranteed only if it is operated under the following environmental conditions: The instrument is designed for internal use and altitude below 2000 metres Installation category II with smaller transient over-voltages (IEC 664) Pollution degree 2 (CEI EN 61001-1) Room temperature between 15°C (59°F) and 35°C (95°F) In locations where the relative humidity is lower than 80%...
6.3.2. Connection to the Personal Computer Use PC COM1 for the connection of the spectrophotometer serial cable and COM2 for external UVIKON XL accessories (see section 6). Connect the serial cable between UVIKON Xx 9 poles DIN connector located on the rear right hand side and PC serial port.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Verify the proper connection of the spectrophotometer and PC via RS232 cable serial cable, part number 70/93-90307. Use PC COM1 for the connection of the spectrophotometer serial cable and COM2 for external UVIKON Xx accessories (see section 6). Switch on the spectrophotometer and the PC.
MAINTENANCE WARNING Any maintenance operation inside the instrument, including the lamp replacement, must be carried out by a specialised service engineer authorised by AQUALABO ANALYSE The user is permitted access only to the inside of the sample compartment. Your UVIKON Xx has been constructed using precision components and will require very little daily maintenance other than keeping the unit clean.
UVIKON XL/XS 8.2. CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT The sample compartment windows are not accessible from inside the sample compartment. Keep the sample compartment clean. To clean the instrument and the sample compartment use only a dry or water/neutral detergent wet cloth, do not use organic solvents or abrasive agents.
OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES 9.1. INTERNAL ACCESSORIES Accessories driven by the spectrophotometer to be connected to the mechanical and electrical connections in the sample compartment. 70/91-91672 The integrating sphere is designed for measuring the transmittance of very turbid or colloidal solutions either in liquid or solid form, highly light scattering solid samples, the colour of solid samples and the diffuse or specular reflectance of solid samples.
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UVIKON XL/XS 70/K-0710-Q Flow cell, 80µµL, 10 mm path 70/K-2210-Q2 Open microcells, 4 mm inner width, 10 mm path, set of 2 70/K-2410-Q2 Stoppered microcells, 4 mm inner width, 10 mm path, set of 2 70/K-2710-Q2 Open microcells, 2 mm inner width, 10 mm path, set of 2...
9.2. EXTERNAL ACCESSORIES Accessories with an external controller to be driven by the PC via RS232 COM2. 70/91-91488 The thermopack accessory can be used to control the temperature of all thermostatable cell holders and of the cell changer. The fluid circulated is thermostated via Peltier effect.
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