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- Page 1 UV-VIS SPECTROSCOPY ERFORMANCE AMBDA PECTROMETERS Getting Started Guide...
- Page 2 The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Except as specifically set forth in its terms and conditions of sale, PerkinElmer makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this document, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Connecting to the Line Power Supply..............34 Installing the UV WinLab Software ..............35 Setting up the Instrument in the Software ............44 Calibrating the Instrument .................49 Appendices ....................53 Appendix 1: WEEE Instructions for PerkinElmer Products ........54 Appendix 2: Decontamination and Cleaning ............55... -
Page 5: Introduction
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Page 6: About This Manual
This Getting Started Guide contains the safety information for your instrument and the basic information you will need to get started with your instrument. It also includes the installation details for a Lambda spectrometer (usually performed by a PerkinElmer Service Engineer). For detailed information on your instrument, maintenance and troubleshooting procedures,... -
Page 7: Conventions Used In This Manual
UPPERCASE text, for example ENTER or ALT, refers to keys on the PC keyboard. '+' is used to show that you have to press two keys at the same time, for example, ALT+F. All eight digit numbers are PerkinElmer part numbers unless stated otherwise. Unless stated otherwise, High-performance Lambda spectrometer refers to the Lambda 650, 750, 850, 950, 1050 WB or 1050 NB spectrometer, as applicable. - Page 8 8 . High-Performance Lambda Spectrometers Getting Started Guide We use the term CAUTION to inform you about situations that could CAUTION result in serious damage to the instrument or other equipment. Details about these circumstances are in a box like this one. Caution (Achtung) Bedeutet, daß...
- Page 9 Introduction . 9 We use the term WARNING to inform you about situations that could result in personal injury to yourself or other persons. Details about these circumstances are in a box like this one. WARNING Warning (Warnung) Bedeutet, daß es bei Nichtbeachten der genannten Anweisung zu einer Verletzung des Benutzers kommen kann.
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Page 11: Safety Practices
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Page 12: Overview
This advice is intended to supplement, not supersede, the normal safety codes in the user's country. It is also a supplement to the PerkinElmer standard Safety and Health Policy. The information provided does not cover every safety procedure that should be practiced. -
Page 13: Precautions
Do not operate the instrument with any covers or parts removed. · · Servicing should only be carried out by a PerkinElmer Service Engineer or a similarly authorized and trained person. · Disconnect the instrument from all voltage sources before opening it for any adjustment, replacement, maintenance, or repair. -
Page 14: General Operating Conditions
14 . High-Performance Lambda Spectrometers Getting Started Guide General Operating Conditions Only use the high-performance Lambda spectrometer indoors and under the following conditions: Temperature 15 °C to 35 °C Relative humidity 80% maximum (non-condensing) If possible, avoid any adjustment, maintenance or repair of the opened, operating instrument. -
Page 15: Environmental Conditions
Safety Practices . 15 Environmental Conditions The instrument has been designed to be safe under the following conditions: · Indoor use; · Altitude up to 2000 m; · Ambient temperatures of 5 °C to 40 °C; · A maximum ambient relative humidity of 80% for temperatures up to 31 °C, decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40 °C;... - Page 16 16 . High-Performance Lambda Spectrometers Getting Started Guide Toxic Fumes If you are working with volatile solvents or toxic substances, you must provide an efficient laboratory ventilation system to remove vapors that may be produced when you are performing analyses. Waste Disposal Waste containers may contain corrosive or organic solutions and small amounts of the substances that were analyzed.
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Page 17: Electrical Safety
Electrical Safety The high-performance Lambda spectrometer has been designed and tested in accordance with PerkinElmer specifications and in accordance with the safety requirements of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). The high-performance Lambda spectrometer conforms to IEC 61010-1 (Safety Requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use) as it applies to IEC Class 1 (earthed) appliances and therefore meets the requirements of the low-voltage EC directive 2006/95/EC. -
Page 18: Electrical Safety Issues
To ensure satisfactory and safe operation of the instrument, it is essential that the green/yellow lead of the line power cord is connected to true electrical earth (ground). If any part of the instrument is not installed by a PerkinElmer Service Engineer, make sure that the line power plug is wired correctly:... -
Page 19: Emc Compliance
Safety Practices . 19 EMC Compliance EMC directive This product has been designed and tested to meet the requirements of the EMC directive 2004/108/EC. FCC rules and regulations This product is classified as a digital device used exclusively as industrial, commercial, or medical test equipment. -
Page 20: Warning Labels
20 . High-Performance Lambda Spectrometers Getting Started Guide Warning Labels When this label is attached to an instrument it means refer to the manual. WARNING The following electrical warnings are shown on the rear of the instrument, as identified in Figure 2: Warning symbols shown on the spectrometer housing... - Page 21 Safety Practices . 21 The following warnings are shown on the inside of the lamp compartment, as identified in Figure 3: Lamp compartment Figure 3 Position of the lamp compartment...
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Page 22: Fuses
22 . High-Performance Lambda Spectrometers Getting Started Guide Fuses Electrical hazard To prevent potential injury to yourself and damage to the instrument, switch OFF all instruments in the system and disconnect them from the WARNING line power supply before you alter, or make any new, electrical connections. - Page 23 You can hear a click as each lug snaps into place. NOTE: If you use the correct fuses but the instrument still does not work correctly, or the fuses blow repeatedly, contact your PerkinElmer Service Engineer.
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Page 24: Moving The Instrument
CAUTION PerkinElmer Service Engineer for guidance or advice. If you are only moving the instrument within the laboratory or to a nearby laboratory then four people should lift the instrument using the handholds, as shown in Figure 6. -
Page 25: System Description
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Page 26: Overview
26 . High-Performance Lambda Spectrometers Getting Started Guide Overview The Lambda 650, 750, 850, 950 and 1050 spectrometers are versatile instruments operating in the ultraviolet and visible (UV/Vis) spectral ranges. Additionally, the Lambda 750, 950, and 1050 spectrometers operate in the near-infrared (NIR) region. The spectrometer features a double-beam, double-monochromator, ratio-recording optical system. -
Page 27: Startup Procedure
System Description . 27 Startup Procedure NOTE: If you have purchased accessories, you may want to install these first before commencing with the Startup procedure. In this case, see the manual for the relevant accessory. Do not turn power to the instrument on and off quickly as this may damage the power supply. -
Page 28: Further Information
28 . High-Performance Lambda Spectrometers Getting Started Guide Further Information For detailed information on your instrument, maintenance and troubleshooting procedures High-Performance Lambda Spectrometers Hardware Guide see the (L6050008), which can be High-Performance Lambda Spectrometers User Manuals CD found on the (L6050009). -
Page 29: Installing Your Lambda Spectrometer
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Page 30: Overview
30 . High-Performance Lambda Spectrometers Getting Started Guide Overview NOTE: The first-time installation of your instrument will be carried out by a PerkinElmer Service Engineer. The following information is for reference only. Site Requirements For maximum stability and minimum maintenance, observe the following requirements when choosing where to site the instrument: ·... -
Page 31: Unpacking
Take great care when installing your Lambda spectrometer, and follow the procedures described in this manual. If you require assistance, CAUTION contact your local PerkinElmer Service Engineer. The instrument weighs about 77 kg. Four people are needed to lift the instrument. - Page 32 – Make sure that the compartment is free of dust or other foreign matter. NOTE: In the event of damage or missing parts, file an immediate claim with the authorized carrier, and inform your PerkinElmer office or representative.
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Page 33: Connecting The System Components
Installing your Lambda Spectrometer . 33 Connecting the System Components Electrical Hazard To prevent potential injury to yourself and damage to the instrument, switch OFF all instruments in the system and disconnect them from the line WARNING power supply before you alter, or make, any new electrical connections. The PC and the printer may be placed either side of the spectrometer, but must not be ·... -
Page 34: Connecting To The Line Power Supply
34 . High-Performance Lambda Spectrometers Getting Started Guide Connecting to the Line Power Supply Electrical Hazard To prevent potential injury to yourself and damage to the instrument, first make any electrical connections in the system before connecting to WARNING the line power supply. The spectrometer automatically adjusts to the correct operating voltage. -
Page 35: Installing The Uv Winlab Software
Installing your Lambda Spectrometer . 35 Installing the UV WinLab Software NOTE: For instructions on the installation and use of the Enhanced Security version of the UV WinLab (ES) Administrator’s Guide UV WinLab software, see the (L6050012) provided with your software. To install UV WinLab and/or UV WinLab Data Processor and Viewer (DPV): 1. - Page 36 4. Select the products you wish to install and then click Install. NOTE: If your PC is running the Windows 7 operating system AND you have another PerkinElmer application already installed, the UV WinLab Only option is not made available until after you have installed the UV WinLab DPV software.
- Page 37 Installing your Lambda Spectrometer . 37 5. Click Next. If your PC does not meet any of the requirements you will be informed of the problem and will need to correct it before the installation can be performed. Otherwise, the UV WinLab DPV License Agreement will be displayed.
- Page 38 38 . High-Performance Lambda Spectrometers Getting Started Guide 7. Click Install. The Installation begins. When the installation is complete a confirmation message is displayed.
- Page 39 Installing your Lambda Spectrometer . 39 8. Click Finish. If you selected Full Installation, the UV WinLab installer will run. After a few seconds, the UV WinLab Welcome page is displayed. Go to Step 9. If you selected UV WinLab Data Processor and Viewer Only, the installation is now complete.
- Page 40 40 . High-Performance Lambda Spectrometers Getting Started Guide 10. Read the license and if you accept the terms, select that option and then click Next. The Optional Settings page is displayed. 11. Select the check box if you wish the Getting Started Tutorial to start up the first time you run the UV WinLab software after installation The option is disabled as default.
- Page 41 PerkinElmer applications already installed, then the PerkinElmer Login dialog may be displayed. In this case, login as a PerkinElmer software Administrator. Use the Administrator User name and password that you use for the PerkinElmer software that is already installed on the PC.
- Page 42 42 . High-Performance Lambda Spectrometers Getting Started Guide The Accessory Wizard starts. 15. Click Next. The Select Accessories page is displayed. 16. Select the accessories you want to install and then click Next. Each of the selected accessories is installed in turn using the Accessory Wizard. Follow the instructions on the screen.
- Page 43 NOTE: After installing the software, we recommend that you read and print the release notes (UV WinLab Release Notes.pdf), which can be found in the UV WinLab Documentation folder under UV WinLab, from the PerkinElmer Applications section of the Start menu. They contain important information that may not be in this Getting Started Guide or the on-screen Help.
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Page 44: Setting Up The Instrument In The Software
Before you can use your instrument with the UV WinLab software, you must set up the instrument in the UV WinLab Explorer. NOTE: If your instrument has been installed by a PerkinElmer Service Engineer, you should not need to do this. You will require permission to configure instruments to add a new instrument. - Page 45 Installing your Lambda Spectrometer . 45 4. Click Next. The Select Instrument Type page is displayed. 5. Select the instrument type from the drop-down list and, if required, select Make this the default instrument. 6. Click Next. The Setup Communications page is displayed. 7.
- Page 46 46 . High-Performance Lambda Spectrometers Getting Started Guide 8. Click Next. The software will automatically perform a check to see if the correct instrument is attached to the selected port and switched on, and will display a warning message if not.
- Page 47 Installing your Lambda Spectrometer . 47 10. Enter a Name for the instrument. The Name you enter will be displayed in the UV WinLab Explorer beneath the instrument icon. It can be edited in future if required. 11. Select whether a Common Beam Depolarizer and/or Double Polarizer/Depolarizer are installed.
- Page 48 48 . High-Performance Lambda Spectrometers Getting Started Guide 14. Click Next. The Example Methods page is displayed. 15. Select the group(s) of Example Methods that you would like to install. The groups include: Color, Materials, Optics and Solar Reflectance. 16. Click Next. The Finish page displays all the selected settings.
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Page 49: Calibrating The Instrument
Installing your Lambda Spectrometer . 49 Calibrating the Instrument Once the instrument is set up in the software you will need to calibrate it. NOTE: Make sure that the instrument has been switched on for at least an hour before calibrating it. - Page 50 50 . High-Performance Lambda Spectrometers Getting Started Guide 4. Select the options for each calibration routine. UV/Vis Wavelength: – Select Manual set, Manual set 1 peak, Manual set 2 peaks, Auto search 1 peak, or Auto search 2 peaks. – Manual set enables you to enter the offset and factor (without the need to determine the values in advance).
- Page 51 Installing your Lambda Spectrometer . 51 NIR Wavelength: – Select Manual set, Manual set 1 peak, Manual set 2 peaks, Auto search 1 peak, or Auto search 2 peaks. – Manual set enables you to enter the offset and factor (without the need to determine the values in advance).
- Page 52 When a calibration has passed, a green check mark is displayed in the first column of the table. If the test fails, a red cross is displayed. In such an event please contact your local PerkinElmer Service Engineer. 6. When the calibration has finished, click Close to close the dialog.
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Page 53: Appendices
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Page 54: Appendix 1: Weee Instructions For Perkinelmer Products
Customer Care department in your region. http://las.perkinelmer.com/OneSource/Environmental-directives.htm Products from other manufacturers may also form a part of your PerkinElmer system. These other manufacturers are directly responsible for the collection and processing of their own waste products under the terms of the WEEE Directive. Please contact these manufacturers directly before discarding any of their products. -
Page 55: Appendix 2: Decontamination And Cleaning
(Brussels) 0800 90 66 42 (Monza) If you are located outside these regions, please call your local PerkinElmer sales office for more information. Cleaning the Instrument Exterior surfaces may be cleaned with a soft cloth, dampened with a mild detergent and... - Page 56 56 . High-Performance Lambda Spectrometers Getting Started Guide...