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  • Page 2 The information in this publication is provided for reference only. All information contained in this publication is believed to be correct and complete. Thermo Electron Corporation shall not be liable for errors contained herein nor for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance or use of this material.
  • Page 3 GENERAL SAFETY NOTES USED IN THIS MANUAL This symbol alerts you to important information about using the instrument. Be sure to read and follow the associated instructions carefully. This symbol alerts you to potential electrical hazards. Be sure that only qualified persons perform the related procedures.
  • Page 4 UPDATE POLICY Thermo Electron Corporation may, from time to time, revise the performance of its products, and in doing so incur no obligation to furnish any such revisions to any Thermo Electron Corporation customer.
  • Page 5 The following table lists some instrument model differences. WL Range Software Scan Range (nm) (nm) (see lists below) Spectronic GENESYS 10 Vis 325 – 1100 List A 100nm max per scan Spectronic GENESYS 10 UV 100 – 1100 List A...
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents About this Manual...............................v CHAPTER 1 INSTRUMENT SPECIFICATIONS ....................1-1 Optical Diagram.............................. 1-5 CHAPTER 2 INSPECTION/PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST ................2-1 Inspection/Performance Checklist - Master Copy ..................2-1 CHAPTER 3 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ..................... 3-1 Initialization Sequence ........................... 3-1 Filter wheel Positions ............................. 3-5 Troubleshooting Chart............................
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Mirror Adjustments ............................6-2 Alignment Sequence ............................6-3 Align Source Mirror A ............................. 6-5 Align Monochromator Mirror B1 ........................6-5 Align Monochromator Mirror B2........................6-6 Align Sample Mirror C ............................ 6-6 Beam Alignment with Microcell in Sample Compartment ................6-7 Alignment Procedure: ..........................
  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Instrument Specifications

    Chapter 1 Instrument Specifications Table 1 Specifications for Spectronic GENESYS 10 and Spectronic GENESYS 10 UVscanning 1, 2 spectrophotometers Spectronic Spectronic Spectronic GENESYS 10 GENESYS 10 Vis GENESYS 10 UV UVscanning Spectral Bandwidth Optical System Single beam, grating-based, Split-beam, grating-based, dual detectors single detector Lamp Source;...
  • Page 10 Specifications Table 2 Specifications for Spectronic GENESYS 6 UV-Visible spectrophotometer Feature Specifications Spectral bandwidth 1.8nm Optical System Split-beam, grating-based, dual detectors Lamp source; Xenon; Lifetime 5 years typical Wavelength: Range 190 - 1100nm Accuracy ± 1.0nm Repeatability ± 0.5nm Display 320 x 240 pixel backlit LCD, 3.8”...
  • Page 11 Table 3 Specifications for Spectronic BioMate 3 and Spectronic GENESYS 10 Bio spectrophotometers Feature Specifications Spectral Bandwidth Optical System Split-beam, grating-based, dual detectors Lamp Source; Lifetime Xenon; 5 years typical Wavelength: Range 190 – 1100nm Accuracy ± 1.0nm Repeatability ± 0.5nm Display 320 x 240 pixel backlit LCD, 3.8”...
  • Page 12 Specifications Table 4 Environmental and electrical requirements (meets the IEC 1010-1 international safety Standard) Line voltages 100 - 240 VAC ±10% 50 - 60 Hz 80 VA max Operating environment The instrument meets the specifications on the previous page under the following conditions after a 30-minute warm-up period.
  • Page 13: Optical Diagram

    Optical Diagram Figure 1.1 Optical Diagram (Shown are both UV-Vis and Vis Optics)
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  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Inspection/Performance Checklist

    Chapter 2 Inspection/Performance Checklist Inspection/Performance Checklist - Master Copy Make a copy of the Field Inspection/Performance Checklist on the next page, fill it out and leave it with your customer after each service call.
  • Page 16 Field Inspection/Performance Checklist Spectronic GENESYS 10 Series, Spectronic GENESYS 6, Spectronic BioMate 3 and Spectronic GENESYS 10 Bio Customer: Contact: Phone #: S/N: Cat. #: Date: SPECTRONIC Standards Kit, Certified Kit # Initial inspection – Appearance Good Fair Poor Line voltage: Ground Continuity (<1ohm) Pass Fail...
  • Page 17: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Guide

    Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Guide The Troubleshooting guide is intended to give the experienced spectrophotometer repairperson a starting point to repair a spectrophotometer. It is not intended to be a guide for the average user. The Initialization Sequence will help isolate problems encountered during instrument startup. The Troubleshooting guide contains both previously seen problems, and contrived cause-effect problems;...
  • Page 18 Troubleshooting Guide Calibrate the grating a. Move the grating to 10 steps below the peak. b. Scan to 10 steps above the peak. c. Find the actual energy peak in the scan. d. On a VIS instrument, repeat steps 7.a – 7.c for 4 wavelengths i.
  • Page 19 Troubleshooting Guide Finish calibrating the filter wheel by a. Move the grating to 0nm. Rotate the filter wheel while recording energy levels. c. Look for the end of the large dark area to locate the filter wheel. d. Center the filter wheel on the next position, the open position. Initialize the calibration gains a.
  • Page 20 Troubleshooting Guide Find zero order by a. Scan between grating steps 1472 and 2432 for the start of zero order saturation. b. Scan towards grating step 3968 for the end of zero order saturation. c. Set the initial calibration to the center of the zero order area. Finish calibrating the filter wheel a.
  • Page 21: Filter Wheel Positions

    Troubleshooting Guide Filter wheel Positions Table 3 UV-Vis Filter Positions Table 4 Vis Filter Positions Position Beginning Ending Position Beginning Ending Wavelength Wavelength Wavelength Wavelength 1100 1100 Didymium...
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  • Page 23: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Chart SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Power cord not plugged into rear of instrument Plug in power cord Power cord not plugged into outlet Plug in power cord Power cord plugged into ‘dead’ line Try another line Check fuse Replace fuse Fuses not installed...
  • Page 24 Troubleshooting Guide Clean filter wheel Filter wheel is binding Replace filter wheel Jumper W1 on Main board is not in place Install jumper correctly on W1 Cable from filter wheel motor to connector J1 on Ensure cable is securely connected Filter wheel does not attempt to turn the Main board is either broken or disconnected Replace filter wheel motor...
  • Page 25 Troubleshooting Guide Light beam blocked in sample compartment Remove occlusion Mirrors dirty Clean or replace mirrors Does not get past Finding energy peak Low energy level due to dirt on optics Clean or replace optics message; gives “Cannot zero system” Align grating mount, see grating does not Grating in wrong position due to binding message...
  • Page 26 Troubleshooting Guide Light beam blocked Remove item blocking light beam Lamp burnt out Replace lamp Mirrors dirty Clean or replace mirrors "Value Outside Photometric Range" Misaligned optics Align the optics message Lamp cable from lamp to J12 on Main board is Ensure cable is securely connected either broken or disconnected Replace cable...
  • Page 27 Troubleshooting Guide Set screw loose Tighten screw J6 is unplugged Plug in J6 Turret turns irregularly or not at all Turret motor shaft binding Clean sample compartment and shaft Gear tooth broken Replace gear Turret motor problem Replace turret motor Grating continually bounces between upper Limit switch is malfunctioning Replace limit switch...
  • Page 28 Troubleshooting Guide Printout from Internal Printer too light and Red or black wires on printer power cable are Replace printer cannot be adjusted to darker setting broken Vertical streak in Internal Printer printout Defective pixel Replace printer Intensity too high Decrease the Printer Contrast Horizontal streak in Internal Printer printout Problem with printer...
  • Page 29: Chapter 4 Routine Maintenance

    Chapter 4 Routine Maintenance Your spectrophotometer is durable and reliable, so routine maintenance is minimal. This section includes complete instructions for: • Routine care, cleaning and maintenance of the instrument and cells • Replacing the tungsten lamp • Changing the fuse and voltage setting This section also includes a list of replacement parts and accessories.
  • Page 30: Micro Flowcells

    Routine Maintenance WARNING Handle and dispose of chromic acid with care! Finally, soaking in chromic acid will remove most contaminants, but the acid should be handled, and disposed of, with care. Because of the exothermic reaction of the acid and water, any heat generated should be quickly dissipated to avoid altering the pathlength of the cell.
  • Page 31: Replacing The Tungsten Lamp

    Routine Maintenance Replacing the tungsten lamp WARNING The lamp gets very hot during operation. Before removing the lamp, turn off the instrument and allow the lamp to cool down for 10 minutes. WARNING Turn off and unplug the instrument before removing the cover of the lamp compartment. WARNING To avoid personal injury or damage to the instrument, follow these instructions carefully! Turn off and unplug the instrument.
  • Page 32 Routine Maintenance Loosen the captive screw (#1, Figure 4.1) on the lamp door by rotating it counterclockwise about ¼ turn. Raise the lamp door. Unscrew the thumbscrew (#2, Figure 4.1) holding the lamp assembly (#3, Figure 4.1) in place. Carefully pull the assembly out until you can reach the connector. Release the tab (#4, Figure 4.1) and disconnect the cable.
  • Page 33: Changing The Fuse

    Routine Maintenance Changing the fuse The fuse is located in the power entry module located at the center of the back panel of the instrument (#1, Figure 4.2). • 120VAC, 2.5A, Slo-Blo (2 required) • 240VAC, 1.25A, Slo-Blo (2 required) WARNING The instrument fuse must be replaced with the same type and rating fuse.
  • Page 34 Routine Maintenance Turn off and unplug the instrument. Position the instrument so you can access the power entry module on the back of the instrument. Remove the power cord. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the notch (Figure 4.3) on the fuse cover and pry off the cover.
  • Page 35: Replacement Parts

    335980 Internal Printer assembly – For the Spectronic BioMate 3 and Spectronic GENESYS 10 Bio spectrophotometers. 335923 Tungsten Lamp assembly – For all Spectronic GENESYS 10 Vis spectrophotometers (all catalog numbers beginning with 335900 and 335901). 333152 Sensitized Paper – (100 sheets) for SPECTRONIC Standards 335965 Replacement Dust cover–...
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  • Page 37: Chapter 5 Disassembly And Replacement

    Chapter 5 Disassembly and Replacement WARNING When servicing your spectrophotometer, always observe proper safety precautions. ALWAYS DISCONNECT POWER FROM THE INSTRUMENT WHEN REMOVING, REPLACING, OR REPAIRING A COMPONENT OR PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD. USE CAUTION WHEN WORKING ON OR NEAR THE LAMP POWER SUPPLY. HIGH VOLTAGE IS PRESENT.
  • Page 38: Bottom Cover [Main Board]

    Disassembly and Replacement • Close the sample compartment cover. Bottom cover [Main board] Removal Turn the unit over so it rests on its side. Remove the four screws securing the bottom cover and set the bottom cover aside. Figure 5.1 Bottom Cover, Removal/Replacement Replacement Turn the unit over so it rests on its side.
  • Page 39 Disassembly and Replacement Figure 5.2 Bottom cover (Power Supply), Removal/Replacement Replacement Turn the unit over so it rests on its side. Position the base cover on the bottom of the instrument. Replace and tighten the three screws. Connect power cable. Replace top cover (see top cover replacement instructions).
  • Page 40: Top Cover

    Disassembly and Replacement Top cover Removal Access the back of the instrument and loosen the two screws at the back of the instrument (refer to Figure 5.3). It is not necessary to remove the screws. Figure 5.3 Spectronic GENESYS 10 Spectrophotometer: Rear View Lift up on the front of the instrument and press the two tabs outward to release them from their clips (refer to Figure 5.4).
  • Page 41 Disassembly and Replacement AND CONNECTORS ARE NOT DAMAGED. THE KEYPAD CABLE CAN BE EASILY RIPPED AT THE KEYPAD IF THE CABLE IS STRAINED WHEN MOVING THE COVER. Carefully remove the instrument cover and turn it upright ¼ turn so the cover can be set on its back surface.
  • Page 42: Internal Assemblies

    Disassembly and Replacement NOTE: Make sure that you do not strain the keypad cable when moving the cover. This could cause the cable to tear at the keypad. NOTE: Make sure that the cover is not pinching any wires when it is setting on the base. With the cover’s tabs aligned over the tab slots in the base, press down on the front right corner of the cover until the you feel the tab protruding through the tab slot in the bottom of the instrument.
  • Page 43: Beam Splitter And Turret Cover

    Disassembly and Replacement Beam splitter and turret cover Removal Remove the three screws holding the cover in place. Figure 5.7 Beam Splitter and turret cover Carefully lift the cover straight up and set aside. Replacement NOTE: The Beam Splitter and turret cover have one screw in common with the Sample Detector cover.
  • Page 44: Monochromator Cover

    Disassembly and Replacement Monochromator cover Removal Remove the two screws holding the cover in place. Figure 5.8 Monochromator cover Carefully lift the cover off the assembly and set aside. Replacement Position the cover over the monochromator and mirrors. Replace and tighten the two screws, which hold the cover. Figure 5.9 Filter wheel, Limit Switch, and Sample Detector Components...
  • Page 45: Limit Switch (335101-654S)

    Disassembly and Replacement Limit Switch (335101-654S) Removal Remove the Monochromator cover (refer to “Monochromator "). From the topside, remove the two screws, which secure the limit switch to the base. NOTE: Ensure that you do not touch the grating with the tool or with your hand. Remove the solder where the wire assembly is connected to the terminals of the limit switch.
  • Page 46: Filter Wheel (335901-120S [Vis Only]; 335902-120S [Uv-Vis Only])

    Disassembly and Replacement Filter wheel (335901-120S [Vis Only]; 335902-120S [UV-Vis Only]) Removal Remove the Monochromator cover (refer to “Monochromator "). Carefully unscrew the center screw from the filter wheel. Figure 5.10 Filter wheel Lift the filter wheel out of its location, noting the orientation of the filter wheel, and remove the screw and washers.
  • Page 47 Disassembly and Replacement Remove the remaining two screws securing the Sample Detector cover. Lift the Sample Detector cover off the base and set aside. CAUTION: CIRCUIT BOARDS AND OTHER ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS ARE SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE. TO PREVENT SUCH DAMAGE, USE A WRIST OR HEEL GROUNDING STRAP. GROUND TOOLS THROUGH A CONDUCTIVE MAT BEFORE TOUCHING ANY POTENTIALLY STATIC-SENSITIVE ASSEMBLIES OR DEVICES.
  • Page 48 Disassembly and Replacement NOTE: The lens does not have an orientation. It fits into a slight ridge, which positions it, and is clamped in place by two washers, which are secured by screws on either side of the lens. Replacement Replace the lens.
  • Page 49: Reference Detector (335901-6034 [Uv Only])

    Disassembly and Replacement NOTE: Orient the ribbon cable so that the striped (non-conductive) side of the cable connector is facing the Circuit board. NOTE: Ensure that the end of the cable is inserted all the way into the connector. No part of the exposed leads should be visible when the cable is locked into the connector.
  • Page 50 Disassembly and Replacement Remove the remaining lower screw securing the Reference Detector cover. Lift the Reference Detector cover off the base and set aside. CAUTION: CIRCUIT BOARDS AND OTHER ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS ARE SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE. TO PREVENT SUCH DAMAGE, USE A WRIST OR HEEL GROUNDING STRAP. GROUND TOOLS THROUGH A CONDUCTIVE MAT BEFORE TOUCHING ANY POTENTIALLY STATIC-SENSITIVE ASSEMBLIES OR DEVICES.
  • Page 51: Turret Motor (335901-660S [Uv And Vis])

    Disassembly and Replacement Replace the Reference Detector Circuit board. Insert the ribbon cable into its connector making sure the No. 1 wire on the cable is at the No. 1 position on the connector and lock the connector. NOTE: Orient the ribbon cable so that the striped (non-conductive) side of the cable connector is facing the Circuit board.
  • Page 52 Disassembly and Replacement Remove the Beam Splitter and turret cover (refer to “Beam splitter and turret cover "). Remove the turret Opto Switch. Turn the unit over and unplug the connector for the Opto switch /turret motor from the Main Circuit board.
  • Page 53: Light Source (335923-000 [Vis Only], 335902-146S [Uv-Vis Only] And 335908 [Spectronic Genesys 6 Only])

    Disassembly and Replacement Replacement Replace the turret shaft. Pass the turret shaft with attached driven gear up through the bushing from the bottom of the unit until the groove for the E-clip is accessible above the top of the bushing. If the turret motor was not removed.
  • Page 54: Mirrors

    Disassembly and Replacement Figure 5 17 Light Source and Mirrors Removal Disconnect the light source wire connector from the lamp. NOTE: The xenon light source bracket has two screws and two dowel pins. Remove the screws, which secure the light source bracket to the base. Lift the light source bracket off the dowels and set aside.
  • Page 55: Grating Assembly [335901-125]

    Disassembly and Replacement NOTE: Each mirror is secured to the base using the two outer screws. The center screw is used for vertical alignment of the mirror. Remove the two screws securing the mirror to the base and set the mirror aside. Replacement Insert the two screws, which secure the mirror to the base.
  • Page 56 Disassembly and Replacement Carefully lift up on the grating assembly to pull it off the grating motor shaft. The plastic neck of the grating assembly may come out of the clamp collar as it is being pulled upward. If it is not already off, remove the clamp collar from the grating assembly and set it aside for later use on the new grating assembly.
  • Page 57: Grating Motor (335901-659)

    Disassembly and Replacement Grating motor (335901-659) Removal Remove the grating assembly (refer to “Grating assembly”). Turn the instrument on its side as shown and disconnect the wire connector for the grating motor from the Main Circuit board. Figure 5.19 grating motor and Power Supply Location From the topside of the instrument, remove the two screws securing the grating motor to the base.
  • Page 58: Grating Motor Block Assembly Spectronic Genesys 6/Spectronic Genesys 10 Uvscanning (335908-135S)

    Disassembly and Replacement Grating motor Block assembly Spectronic GENESYS 6/Spectronic GENESYS 10 UVscanning (335908-135S) Removal Remove the grating assembly (refer to “Grating assembly”). Turn the instrument on its side as shown and disconnect the wire connector for the grating motor from the Main Circuit board.
  • Page 59: Floppy Drive Spectronic Genesys 6 (335908-651)

    Disassembly and Replacement Replace the grating assembly on the grating motor shaft (refer to “Grating assembly"). Floppy drive Spectronic GENESYS 6 (335908-651) Removal Turn the instrument on its side as shown. Unplug the power and ribbon cable from the back of the drive, note orientation. From the bottom of the instrument, remove the four screws securing the floppy drive bracket to the base.
  • Page 60: Main (Cpu) Circuit Board (335901-6024S [Uv-Vis Only]; 335901-6064S [Vis Only])

    Disassembly and Replacement Position the ground wire over its mounting hole and insert and tighten the mounting screw. Attach the wire connector to the top of the Main Circuit board. Main (CPU) Circuit board (335901-6024S [UV-Vis Only]; 335901-6064S [Vis Only]) CAUTION: CIRCUIT BOARDS AND OTHER ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS ARE SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE.
  • Page 61: Front Panel Assemblies

    Disassembly and Replacement Attach each of the bottom and edge cable connectors to their appropriate position on the Main Circuit board. Carefully position the board in its mounting location. Make sure the mounting holes in the board line up with the mounting holes in the base. Carefully route the ribbon cables as necessary to make sure they will not be damaged when the covers are replaced, or pinched under the board.
  • Page 62: Keypad

    Disassembly and Replacement Replacement Place the new display in the top cover. Make sure the cables are at the bottom of the display as it is located in the cover and the connector is towards the front of the instrument. Insert and tighten the four screws previously set aside.
  • Page 63: Main Board

    Disassembly and Replacement Main board Main board Connections Figure 5.23 Main board as Viewed From Bottom of Instrument Figure 5.24 Main board as Viewed From Top of Instrument 5-27...
  • Page 64: Installing The Internal Printer

    Disassembly and Replacement Installing the Internal Printer WARNING Turn off the instrument and disconnect the power cord from the outlet before installing the Internal Printer. Loosen the captive screw (#1, Figure 5.25 Printer Installation) on the lamp door by rotating it counterclockwise about ¼...
  • Page 65: Chapter 6 Optical Alignment

    The minimum versions are: Spectronic GENESYS 10 UV 2.000 Spectronic GENESYS 10 VIS 2.000 Spectronic BioMate 3 2.000 Spectronic GENESYS 10UVscanning 1.100...
  • Page 66: Flashing The Lamp For Alignment - Alternate Method

    Optical Alignment Click Flash Xenon Click OK when alignment is complete Flashing the Lamp for Alignment - Alternate Method Instruments boot differently depending on instrument model, version, and if it is calibrated. All that is required to align the optics is to light the lamp. The lamp is always lit in Visible units. Spectronic GENESYS 10 UV-Vis and Spectronic BioMate 3 (early versions) Install the ZOGH tool.
  • Page 67: Alignment Sequence

    Optical Alignment To install and adjust any of the mirrors: Make sure the proper mirror has been selected for the location and is oriented with the mirrored surface facing in the correct direction as shown in Figure 6.2. (All mirrors face in toward the center of the instrument.) Insert the two mounting screws through the foot of the mirror into the base.
  • Page 68 Optical Alignment WARNING When in operation, certain internal components, such as the lamp and Power Supply, become hot. Avoid touching these areas. Failure to observe this warning may result in burns. WARNING High voltage is present in the instrument when power is turned on. Be very careful to avoid any voltage carrying contacts while performing these alignment procedures.
  • Page 69: Align Source Mirror A

    Optical Alignment Align Source Mirror A Hold the dental mirror from the Alignment Tool Kit in the area normally occupied by the filter wheel behind the entrance slit. Align the source mirror A horizontally and vertically until the beam is centered on the entrance slit as observed using the dental mirror (refer to “Mirror Adjustments").
  • Page 70: Align Monochromator Mirror B2

    Optical Alignment NOTE: Check the alignment by loosening the arm in the zero order grating Holder tool (compress the spring on the zero order grating Holder until the pin can be inserted into the locking hole, and the tool is locked in the ‘open’ position) and moving the grating arm to the right.
  • Page 71: Beam Alignment With Microcell In Sample Compartment

    Optical Alignment Beam Alignment with Microcell in Sample Compartment Alignment Procedure: 1. Install single cell holder (335916) into the sample compartment. 2. Use a microcell (331752-000); make sure the cell is perfectly clean. 3. Partially (about ½ height) fill the microcell with deionized water. 4.
  • Page 73: Chapter 7 Spare Parts And Special Tools

    Flat-blade screwdriver Magnetic Phillips-head (+) screwdriver (#2 bit for #4 Phillips screw) Black cloth Consumables 335954-000 Printer paper, pkg of 5 rolls 335923-000 Lamp Assembly, tungsten, Spectronic GENESYS 10 Vis 4062-000 Fuses 335971-000 Tubing Battery, B-1 on the schematic ®...
  • Page 74 Spare Parts and Special Tools 512-219800 Board, Sample Detector Spectronic GENESYS 10 Vis 512-219700 Board, Sample Detector Spectronic GENESYS 10 UV 335901-1601 Cable, Detector 345002-111 Cable, RS232 Adapter, 9F-25M 335942-000 Cable, RS232 Null Modem, 25F-25M 335901-1603S Cable, Vis lamp 085-866600...
  • Page 75 Keypad, Spectronic GENESYS 10 UV and Spectronic BioMate 3, single-cell only model I THINK ONE OF THESE IS INCORRECT 335904-155S Keypad, Spectronic GENESYS 10 Vis, single cell only model 335901-157S Keypad, Spectronic GENESYS 10 Vis, 6-cell only model 713-021500 Keypad, Spectronic GENESYS 10 Bio, 6-cell only...
  • Page 76 Spare Parts and Special Tools 335901-658S Motor assembly, filter wheel 335901-659S Motor assembly, grating, w/ switch 335901-660S Motor assembly, turret, w/ cable 335902-10001 Operator Manual, Spectronic GENESYS 10 335904-10001 Operator Manual, Spectronic BioMate 3 335908-10001 Operator Manual, Spectronic GENESYS 6 269-1603xx Operator Manual, Spectronic GENESYS 10 Bio 335901-990...
  • Page 77: Chapter 8 Drawings

    Chapter 8 Drawings Figure 8.1 Spectronic GENESYS 10 Wiring Diagram ................8-3 Figure 8.2 Keypad Schematic ........................8-5 Figure 8.3 Main board CPU 1 of 14 ......................8-7 Figure 8.4 Main board Memory and Address Decode 2 of 14 ..............8-9 Figure 8.5 Main board Printer, RS232, DAC Control, RTC 3 of 14 ............8-11 Figure 8.6 Main board LCD Controller 4 of 14 ..................8-13 Figure 8.7 Main board LCD Biasing Sequencing 5 of 14.................8-15 Figure 8.8 Main board tungsten Lamp Supply 6 of 14................8-17...
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  • Page 79 Drawings Figure 8.1 Spectronic GENESYS 10 Wiring Diagram...
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  • Page 81 Drawings Figure 8.2 Keypad Schematic...
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  • Page 83 Drawings A[0:19] 22PF 15PF 18.432MHZ AD[0:7] AD 0 AD 0 AD 1 AD 1 AD 2 AD 2 AD 3 AD 3 AD 4 AD 4 AD 5 AD 5 ADC_SER_RD DR Q0/ INT5/P IO1 2 AD 6 AD 6 ADC_DSYNC DR Q1/ INT6/P IO1 3 AD 7...
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  • Page 85 Drawings A[0:19] WR_COLSEL+MUX ADR WR _TU R+FW WR _CNTL DS9043P C DAC_ LD POWERCAP WR_S IN WR _COS WR_SAM GAIN BATT_LOW PCS1 WR_ REFGA IN MEM_ OK RS T 74A HC138 RD_ ROW+C AL 74 AHC3 2 (U2^16) (U29^14) DQ 0 DQ 1 DQ 2 DQ 3...
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  • Page 87 Drawings C122 C123 33UF/ 20V 33UF/ 20V Tanta lum Tanta lum 0.1UF C1 - INTERNAL PRINTER 0.1UF 0.1UF TXD0_232 RXD0_232 RTS0_232 0.1UF CTS0_232 C2 - 0.1UF TXD0 T1IN T1OUT SIP 2MM RTS0 T2IN T2OUT TXD1 T3IN T3OUT RTS1 T4IN T4OUT RXD0 R1O UT R1IN...
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  • Page 89 Drawings SETS DIRECT MAPPING FOR I/O ACCESS A T POWER UP A[0:19] AB 0 L D0 AB 1 L D1 AB 2 L D2 AB 3 L D3 AB 4 UD 0 AB 5 UD 1 AB 6 UD 2 AB 7 UD 3 AB 8...
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  • Page 91 Drawings CONTRAST ADJUST 0.1UF GN D RESET VOUT DAC_LD 1K 1% 4.87K 1% MB RD360 LCD_DAC_EN GN D SER_CLK SER_ IO C111 G ND 10UF/ 1 6V 0.1UF DAC7611 Tantalum (0 to -19.94V) AD820A R GN D GN D SIP 2MM MB R0520 V-12 68_OHM/100 MHZ...
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  • Page 93 Drawings V1 2_I N V1 2_ SW V_LAMP V12_PWR SW IT C H 10 0U H 68_OHM/100MHZ F EE DBAC K V_SENSE GN D CO MP MC3 41 66 TH MB RD 36 0 4.02K 1% 0. 22 UF V+12 4.02K 1% 68 K 0.
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  • Page 95 Drawings A D[0:7] S IN AD 0 DB 0 (LS B) IOUT1A AD 1 DB 1 IOU T2A/ 2B SIN _R AD 2 LM32 4A M DB 2 IOUT1B AD 3 DB 3 IO UT1 C MTP3055 AD 4 (MGND ) DB 4 IOU T2C/ 2D 0.
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  • Page 97 Drawings V12_PWR 68 K 5 10 1 N4 0 01 2 N6 6 68 V12_PWR 10 K TUR _MOTO R_ V+ AD[0:7] VC LMP TU R_ MO TO RA AD 0 TU R_PH ASE A IN 1 OU T1 TU R_ MO TO RA AD 1 TU R_PH ASE A IN 2...
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  • Page 99 Drawings 1K 1% 324 1% V A+5 V A+5 4.02K 1% 1K 1% V_DE T_SA M CH_SA M LM32 4A M MB R052 0 (AGN D) AD82 0AR AD82 0AR V RE F+0_5 V A-10_5 47P F 324 1% V -12 (AGN D) 4.02K 1% VE E...
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  • Page 101 Drawings VA+5 C104 10UF/ 16 V 10 UF/ 16 V 0. 1U F Ta nta lum Ta ntalu m C103 0. 1U F MB R052 0 MB R0 52 0 MB R0 52 0 MB R0 520 MB R0 52 0 AVDD DVD D AGN D...
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  • Page 103 Drawings AD 0 MUX A0_S AM AD[0:7] AD 1 MUX A1_S AM AD 2 MUX A2_S AM AD 3 AD 4 AD 5 AD 6 SAMPLE AD 7 CL K CL R DETECTO R 74A HC27 3 WR_SAMGAIN (D GND ) GN D V_D ET_S AM RESET...
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  • Page 105 Drawings MMBT39 06 10 K LAMP_O N V_LAMP TUNGSTEN LAMP (PINS 1 & 2) V_SENSE 10 K FLASH LAMP (PIN 3, WIRE=ORG, TO LAMP PIN 1) V1 2_FLAS H V12_PWR (PIN 4, WIRE=BRN, TO LAMP PIN 2) 68_OHM/100MHZ MI NI- FI T-J R (PIN 5, WIRE=BLK, TO LAMP PIN 3) (PIN 6, WIRE=RED, TO LAMP PIN 4) 10 UF/ 16 V...
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  • Page 107 Drawings RNSI P10 10 K A D[0:7] KK1 00-1 3 74A HC24 4 (CGN D) RD_ROW+CA L KEY PAD CUT OFF PIN 8 74A HC24 4 GRA TING_LL TUR_CAL C114 C113 0.1 UF 0.1 UF 0.1 UF 0.1 UF 0.1 UF 0.1 UF 0.1 UF 0.1 UF...
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  • Page 109 Drawings V +12 33U F/20 V Ta nta lu m (AGN D) 33U F/20 V Ta nta lu m KK 156- 8 V -12 +12(2) V12_PW R 33U F/20 V Ta nta lu m (MGND ) DC P OW E R IN 33U F/20 V Ta nta lu m (DGN D)
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  • Page 111 Drawings RS-2 32 INTERNAL PRINTER POWE R UP RS-232 PORT RESET CONVE RSION 18.432MHZ CRY STAL LAMP FLASH LAMP REAL TIME CLOCK CONTROL TUNGSTEN LAMP AM188ES 32.768K HZ XTAL DIA GNOSTIC SERIA L DAC ANALOG OUTPUT BRD MULTIPLEXER 10M HZ XTAL CONTROL 24-BIT DELTA-SIGMA...
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  • Page 113 Drawings FFFFF(hex) 4M-BIT (512K X 8) FLASH EEPROM 512K-BYTE SELECTED BY ~UCS 80000(hex) 128K-BYTE 256K-BIT(32K X 8) VRAM 60000(hex) SELECTED BY ~MCS0 256K-BYTE 20000(hex) 1M-BIT (128K X 8) SRAM 128K-BYTE SELECTED BY ~LCS 00000(hex) G10 MAIN BOARD MEMORY MAP 2 OF 2 335901-602-0 REV.
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  • Page 115 Drawings ISLAND CO IL + IO 1 IO 2 CO IL - 10 00PF POL YPRO P JWD-107-5 CO IL + IO 1 10 00PF POL YPRO P 10 00PF POL YPRO P IO 2 CO IL - JWD-107-5 CO IL + 60pF IO 1 VA+ 5...
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  • Page 117 Drawings 30.1K 1% 1K 1% NOTE: INSTALL JUMPER W2 FOR SAMPLE CHANNEL REMOVE JUMPER W2 FOR REF ERENCE CHANNEL 750 1% 562 1% VA+5 IN 0 VA+5 IN 1 422 1% IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 IN 5 CO M V_DET IN 6 OP177...
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  • Page 119 Drawings MUXA0 MUXA1 MUXA2 U1^2 U2^2 U3^2 U4^2 10U F 0.1 UF 0.1 UF 0.1 UF 0.1 UF Tan talu m DGND V_DET U6^14 U7^16 U5^7 VA+5 10U F 0.1 UF 0.1 UF 0.1 UF CON16 Tan talu m U7^8 AGND 10U F 0.1 UF...
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  • Page 121 Drawings 1K_1% V+12 0.1UF/50V 2.49K_1% CL R VOU T OP A22 7 1K_1% DA C_L D BN C_RA 2 VD D EX T_DA C_E N RES ET CL K SER_ IO GN D SE R_CL K DAC7611 V+12 0.1UF/50V V- 12 0.1UF/50V +/ -1 5V V-12...
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  • Page 123 Drawings RS- 232 INTERNAL PRINTER POWER UP RESET CONVER SION RS-232 PORT 24.000MHZ CRYSTAL FLASH LAMP CONTROL FOR BOTH REAL TIME LAMP 8.5mJ & 40mJ LAMPS CONTROL CLOCK OPTIONAL CONTROL FOR 40mJ FLASH LAMP AM188ES IF NEEDED 32.768KHZ XTAL DIAGNOSTIC SUPER I/O PARALLEL PORT MULTIPLEXER...
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  • Page 125 Drawings A[0:19] GN D GN D 22PF 15PF 24.000MHZ AD[0:7] AD 0 AD 0 AD 1 AD 1 AD 2 AD 2 GN D AD 3 AD 3 AD 4 AD 4 AD 5 AD 5 ADC_SER_RD DR Q0/INT 5/PIO1 2 AD 6 AD 6 ADC_DSYNC...
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  • Page 127 Drawings A[0:19] WR_COLSEL+MUXADR WR_TUR+FW WR_CNTL DAC_LD WR_SIN WR_COS WR_SAMGAIN PCS1 WR_REFGAIN 74AHC138 (U2^16) 0.1UF (U2^8) 0.1UF 0.1UF I/O1 I/O2 I/O3 I/O4 I/O5 I/O6 I/O7 I/O8 AM29F004BT- 90JI TC554001AF 512KB FLASH EEPROM 512KB SRAM AD[0:7] G10S/G6 MAIN BOARD MEMORY AND ADDRESS DECODE 2 OF 14 335906-602-1 REV.
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  • Page 129 Drawings C122 C123 33UF/20V 33UF/20V Tantalum Tantalum V CC 0.1UF INTERNAL PRINTER 0.1UF TXD0_232 0.1UF RXD0_232 RTS 0_232 0.1UF CTS 0_232 0.1UF TXD0 T1IN T1OUT RTS0 S IP 2MM T2IN T2OUT TXD1 T3IN T3OUT RTS1 T4IN T4OUT RXD0 R1OUT R1IN CTS0 R2OUT R2IN...
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  • Page 131 Drawings SETS DIRECT MAPPING FOR I/O ACCESS AT POWER UP A[0:19] LD 0 LD 1 LD 2 LD 3 UD 0 UD 1 UD 2 UD 3 WF /XSC L2 10 K A1 0 AB10 A1 1 AB11 A1 2 AB12 XSCL A1 3...
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  • Page 133 Drawings CONTRAST ADJ UST 0.1 UF GN D RESET VO UT DAC_LD 1K 1% 4.87K 1% MBRD36 0 VD D LCD_DAC_EN GN D SER_CLK CL K SER_IO C111 SD I 10U F/16 V DAC7611 0.1 UF Tan talu m (0 to -19.94V) AD 820AR GN D GN D...
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  • Page 135 Drawings CFG0 = 1 DURING PWR UP SETS 11- BIT ADDRESSING SIN1 A[0:10] BADD R1/SO UT 1 BADD R0/~R TS1 BO UT1 /~ DTR 1 (NOT USED) CT S1 1K 1% 1K 1% 1K 1% 1K 1% 1K 1% DSR 1 DCD 1 V12_PWR ~R I2/A1 1...
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  • Page 137 Drawings AD[0:7] AD 0 (LSB) IO UT1 A AD 1 IO UT 2A/2 B SIN_ R AD 2 LM 324AM IO UT1 B AD 3 GN D IO UT1 C MTP3055 AD 4 IOU T2C/2D 0.1 UF AD 5 IO UT1 D AD 6 AD 7 RF BA...
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  • Page 139 Drawings V12_PWR 68 K 1N40 01 2N66 68 V12_PWR 10 K TU R_ MOT OR _V+ AD[0:7] VCL MP TU R_ MOT OR A AD 0 TU R_ PH ASEA IN 1 OUT 1 TU R_ MOT OR A AD 1 TU R_ PH ASEA IN 2 OUT 2...
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  • Page 141 Drawings 1K 1% 324 1% VA+5 VA+5 4.02K 1% 1K 1% GN D CH_SAM V_DET_SAM LM 324AM MBR052 0 (AGN D) AD 820AR AD 820AR VREF+0_5 VA-10_5 1000PF 324 1% V-12 GN D (AGN D) 4.02K 1% GN D LM 324AM MBR052 0 (AGN D) 1K 1%...
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  • Page 143 Drawings VA+5 C104 10UF/16V 10UF/16V 0.1UF Tantalum Tantalum C103 0.1UF MBR0520 MBR0520 MBR0520 MBR0520 MBR0520 AVDD DV DD (AGND) AGND CH_SAM AIN1P AIN1N DGND CH_REF AIN2P ADC_SCLK SCLK AIN2N ADC_SER_WR AIN3P SDIO AIN3N ADC_SER_RD SDOUT V_MUX AIN4P ADC_DSYNC AIN4N DSY NC ADC_DRDY (AGND) DRDY...
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  • Page 145 Drawings AD 0 MUXA0 _SAM AD[0:7] AD 1 MUXA1 _SAM AD 2 MUXA2 _SAM AD 3 AD 4 AD 5 AD 6 SAMPLE AD 7 VC C CL K DETECTOR 74AHC27 3 11 1 WR_SAMGAIN GN D V_D ET _SAM RESET VA+5 (AGN D)
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  • Page 147 Drawings PARALLEL PORT 10 K 10 K 10 K 10 K 33.2 1% 33 OHM 33 OHM 33 OHM BUSY SLCT 33 OHM DB-25S INIT GN D SLIN C126 C128 C130 C132 C134 C136 C138 C140 C142 C127 C129 C131 C133 C135 C137...
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  • Page 149 Drawings RN SIP1 0 V12_PWR 10 K GRATING GRATING_LL PCS1 KK100- 8 AD[0:7] AD 0 AD 1 AD 2 KK1 00-1 3 AD 3 (CGN D) AD 4 AD 5 AD 6 AD 7 KEYPAD 74VHC54 1 CUT OFF PIN 8 TUR_CAL C114 C113...
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  • Page 151 Drawings MM BT3906 LAMP_SLOW MM BT3906 FLASH LAMP LAMP_FAST V12_FLA SH V12_PWR 68_OHM/100MHZ M INI-FIT-JR 10UF/16V 10UF/16V 0.1UF 0.1UF Tantalum Tantalum V+12 33UF/20V Tantalum G10S/ G6 MAIN BOARD FLASH LAMP AND DC POWER ENTRY 14 OF 14 33UF/20V Tantalum 335906-602-1 REV. A M INI-FIT-JR - 12 V-12...
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  • Page 153: Chapter 9 Service Diagnostics Software

    Chapter 9 SERVICE DIAGNOSTICS SOFTWARE The Service Diagnostic software can be used to both calibrate and troubleshoot the Spectronic GENESYS 10 Series of spectrophotometers, including the Spectronic GENESYS 10 Vis, Spectronic GENESYS 10 UV, Spectronic GENESYS 10 UVscanning, Spectronic GENESYS 6, Spectronic BioMate 3 and Spectronic GENESYS 10 Bio models.
  • Page 154: Port Open Error

    Service Diagnostic Software Port Open Error. Display of the following messages indicates the following problems: Figure 9.2 Port Open Error Message Followed by: Figure 9.3 Communication Error Message Can be caused by: Instrument off or cable disconnected, wrong port. Instrument on, wrong port. Figure 9.4 Communication Error Message Error Establishing Connection Can be caused by:...
  • Page 155: Checkbox Functions

    Service Diagnostic Software Figure 9-5 Diagnostic Software Main Screen - Connected Check boxes are used to change the instrument configuration. Check the box to enable a setting or remove the check to disable it and then click Update Settings. The Serial Number field is active only when the box is checked.
  • Page 156: Button Functions

    Service Diagnostic Software Keypad Click Indicates that key closure will Turns off the key closure audible result in an audible beep only feedback during an error condition Set Date and Time Not applicable The date and time of the instrument will be changed to that of the computer.
  • Page 157: Reset Spectronic Genesys 10

    Service Diagnostic Software Reset Spectronic GENESYS 10 Performs a full power-up reboot sequence. Query Instrument Updates the display with the current status of the instrument. Update Settings Updates the instrument with the displayed settings. Calibrate Performs a complete wavelength calibration of the instrument. Requires the use of a Didymium Filter.
  • Page 158: Filter And Turret

    Service Diagnostic Software Figure 9.5 Wavelength Calibration Window The default Didymium Filter wavelength values are shown, the values can be changed if necessary. Left- click on Calibrate and follow the screen prompts. Figure 9.6 Single Cell Filter Prompt Figure 9.7-Cell Filter Prompt Message Figure 9.8 Final Single Cell Message Filter and turret...
  • Page 159 Service Diagnostic Software Typical Single Cell Screens Typical 6-Cell Screens Figure 9.9 Single Cell Filter Select Figure 9.10-Cell Filter Select Figure 9.11 Single Cell Filter and turret Window Figure 9.12-Cell Filter and turret Window...
  • Page 160: Alignment Tool

    Service Diagnostic Software Figure 9.13-Cell Select Window Alignment Tool Used to check if limit switch is inoperative and to check/set the zero order. Should be performed before physically aligning any of the Mirrors. Remove the top cover and the Monochromator cover. Seek Limit Switch Left-click on the Seek Limit Switch button If the limit switch is inoperative, the grating arm will just bounce back and forth since it cannot ‘find’...
  • Page 161: Seek Zero Order

    Service Diagnostic Software Figure 9.14 zero order Window Seek zero order Used to check alignment on a calibrated instrument. The control will be enabled after seek Limit Switch is performed. It moves the grating a set number of steps from the limit switch to where the instrument thinks zero order is located.
  • Page 162 Service Diagnostic Software Capacitor or Voltage simply selects a different capacitor or resistor value to use in the feedback loop. Use the Detector board Diagnostic screen to test for proper detector operation. The higher the gain number, the higher the Energy level should be. The reading will saturate around 6,300,000 counts. For each capacitor or resistor change there should be a corresponding change in the Sample Energy or Reference Energy level.
  • Page 163 Service Diagnostic Software Figure 9.16 UV-Vis Typical Energy Level at 200nm Figure 9 17 UV-Vis Typical Energy Level at 1100nm In the Vis model, the Reference Energy will be displayed as ‘1’ since there is no Reference Detector board. 9-11...
  • Page 164 Service Diagnostic Software Figure 9.18 Vis Typical Energy Level at 546nm NOTE: In the above, if the sample energy is at maximum (>6000000), then there is no energy reaching the Detector board. Check the light path for blockage or misalignment. If these are not a problem, then replace the Detector board.
  • Page 165: Lamp

    Service Diagnostic Software When the capacitor gain is increased by an increment of 1, the gain steps and gain ratios for the Vis and UV models should be: Table 9. 2 Capacitor Gain Table Step (n) Gain Step Ratio (Energy n)/(Energy n-1) 1.0000 1.2670 1.2670 –...
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  • Page 167: Chapter 10 Rs232 Commands

    Chapter 10 RS232 Commands The RS232 Commands allow a computer to control the instrument for data acquisition, or troubleshooting. Use any standard terminal emulation program to issue a command. Settings are: 19200, N, 8, 1 Data commands Report data in absorbance units. If the unit is on the walkup screen it will change also ABS x Zero the system.
  • Page 168: Instrument Control Commands

    Report the LCD contrast value LCD x Set the LCD contrast value. (0 <= x <= 4095) MODEL Report the instruments type as follows: Spectronic GENESYS 10 Vis Spectronic GENESYS 10 UV Spectronic BioMate 3 Spectronic GENESYS 6 Spectronic GENESYS 10 UVscanning...
  • Page 169: Immediate Commands: Special Control-Keys That Are Executed Immediately

    Technical Support Bulletins STANDBY x Set the number of minutes for the standby function. 0 is used to disable the standby function: x may only be one of the following discreet values: 0, 15, 30, 60, 90 TIME Report the current time and date TIME x Set the current time and date: hhmm MMDDYY W...
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  • Page 171: Chapter 11 Technical Support Bulletins

    Chapter 11 Technical Support Bulletins Field Service Technical Bulletin Information G10 Family Power Supply and Title: TBN# SP2005 Cable Upgrade Date: 8/30/04 Products affected: See below for Catolog Numbers of affected products. Completion time: As Needed Special tools and materials: NA CCN No.
  • Page 172 Technical Support Bulletins Scanning / GENESYS 6 (to update a Shindengen supply to the new XP supply) (includes one XP power supply, one AC cable, one DC cable, one instruction sheet, one Power Supply Bracket, one power entry module, two fuses, one ground label, two washers, two nuts, and four screws).
  • Page 173 Technical Support Bulletins b. For detail on how to wire power entry module, refer to Figure 4. Figure 1 Shindengen Supply Figure 2 TPI Supply Figure 3 XPiQ Supply Figure 4 Power Entry Module for ALL Supplies 11-3...
  • Page 174: S-391 - Spectronic Genesys 10 Series & Spectronic Biomate 3: New Display Power Supply

    Technical Support Bulletins S-391 – Spectronic GENESYS 10 Series & Spectronic BioMate 3: New Display Power Supply November 2001 REFERENCE: 71598 PROBLEM: Changes in Display and Power Supply Spectronic GENESYS 10 & BioMate 3 models with serial number ≥ ###D260### PRODUCT AFFECTED: have been manufactured with the new display and Power Supply...
  • Page 175 Technical Support Bulletins Part Numbers required to update the Display and the Power Supply: 335901-657S Display Kit (this kit consists of one Display, one cable, and one instruction sheet). 335901-653S TPI Power Supply Kit [to replace older-style Shindengen Power Supply] (this kit consists of one TPI Power Supply, one cable kit, one instruction sheet, one Power Supply Bracket, one power entry module, two fuses, one ground label, one washer, two nuts, and four screws).
  • Page 176 Technical Support Bulletins Cable Replacement Instructions Spectronic™ GENESYS™ 10 (Cat. Nos. 335900-335902) Spectronic BioMate™ 3 (Cat. Nos. 335904-335905) Warning • Follow instructions below very carefully. Failure to do so may result in instrument damage and/or personal injury. • Disconnect power from the instrument before servicing. •...
  • Page 177: S-399 - Spectronic Genesys 10 And Spectronic Biomate 3: New Firmware

    Technical Support Bulletins S-399 - Spectronic GENESYS 10 and Spectronic BioMate 3: New Firmware October 2001 REFERENCE: 71863 PROBLEM: 1. Earlier revision of firmware will not work with new EDT display (335901- 657S). 2. Error in Performance Validation test – Internal Wavelength tolerance (is ±1nm at 883nm, should be ±2nm).
  • Page 178: S-400 - Spectronic Genesys 10: Upgrade To Flashable Eeprom

    Technical Support Bulletins S-400 - Spectronic GENESYS 10: Upgrade to Flashable EEPROM October 2001 REFERENCE: PROBLEM: Spectronic GENESYS 10 Spectrophotometers manufactured before December 2000 (Firmware revision 1.030 and earlier) cannot have the firmware updated via the RS232 serial port). SYMPTOM/ The ‘flashable’...
  • Page 179: Spectronic Genesys 10 Eeprom Replacement (Firmware Rev. 1.030 And Earlier)

    (This may be the same didymium filter used for calibration if a certified didymium filter was used for the calibration.) • Thermo Electron Corporation sells wavelength filters: • Filter Set (catalog number 942318503111) which includes a traceable holmium filter (can be used only for final testing &...
  • Page 180 Technical Support Bulletins 7. When installing the new ROM, take care to note the orientation of the notch and the “dot” on the chip, and line them up with the notch in the socket and the dot printed on the Circuit board (see Figure 11.1).

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