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  • Page 1 Quick Guide Spectroquant Prove ® Spectroquant Prove ® Spectrophotometer 100 ● ●...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Safety ................ 3 1.1 Intended use ......................3 2 Overview ..............4 2.1 Scope of delivery ..................... 4 2.2 Overview of the instrument ..................4 2.3 Display and user interface ..................5 3 Getting started ............11 3.1 General notes on handling ..................11 3.2 Initial setup ......................

  • Page 3: Safety

    1 Safety This Quick Guide contains basic instructions Safety instructions that you must follow during the commissioning, Safety instructions in this operating manual are operation and maintenance of the spectropho- indicated by the warning symbol (triangle) in the tometer. Consequently, all responsible person- left margin.

  • Page 4: Overview

    2 Overview Scope of Delivery Overview of the Instrument Packaging • Spectrophotometer The spectrophotometer is shipped in protective • Power adapter transport packaging. • Power connectors (3 pieces) • Dust cover CAUTION • Zero cell • Quick Guide (A4 format) Retain the original packaging including the inner •...

  • Page 5: Display And User Interface

    2 Overview – 2.2 Overview of the Instrument – 2.3 Display and User Interface Display and User Interface NOTE The entire display is touch-sensitive. Make selec- tions using a fingertip or special touch pen. Do not touch the display with sharp objects (e.g. the tip of a ballpoint pen).
  • Page 6 2 Overview – 2.3 Display and User Interface Main menu navigation "Methods" and "Results" are the most often used The main menu is always visible on the left: It consist of two pages with four smart icons each. modes and they are at the top of the main menu To switch between the two pages push navigation.
  • Page 7 2 Overview – 2.3 Display and User Interface NOTE The main menus "Settings (Method Settings)", "Ad hoc", "AQA", "System (Instrument Settings)", "Login/Logout", "Timer" open up a submenu. Example "Settings": To leave these, the submenu has to be closed by touching the main menu button again, in this case: The main menu "Methods"...
  • Page 8 2 Overview – 2.3 Display and User Interface Screen layout method list overview Dropdown Dropdown (closed) (closed) Menu title Focuses Selection selected buttons main menu button Name of method Scrollbar Version 2.0 – 08/2018...
  • Page 9 2 Overview – 2.3 Display and User Interface Overview of main buttons Buttons Description Method list List of all methods, irrespective of mode Settings This button is used to activate method-specific settings (e.g. sample dilution, turbidity correction, zero adjustment, sample blank, reagent blank) Ad hoc For performing measurements (absorbance/transmission, spectrum, kinetics) Allows measurements to be performed without the need to create methods Absorbance/Transmission Mode Ad hoc submenu: perform absorbance or transmission measurements...
  • Page 10 2 Overview – 2.3 Display and User Interface Overview of action & selection buttons Action & Selection Description Buttons Start button Start an action (e.g. measurement) Start zero Start zero adjustment for a method Apply Save Stop Close Logout User logout Search method Search/results list Search function, search criterion: method name, method number or item number...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    3 Getting Started General Notes on Handling Initial Setup Proceed as follows: The Spectroquant Prove spectrophotometer is ® • Connect the power adapter (see section 3.2.1) an optical precision instrument. It should always • Switch on the spectrophotometer (see section be handled with care, especially when in mobile 3.2.2) use.

  • Page 12: First Power-On

    3 Getting Started – 3.2 Initial Setup 3.2.2 First Power-on After switching on the spectrophotometer for the first time you are automatically guided through the language, date and time setup procedures. 1. Press the ON/OFF button . The spectro- photometer gives an audible signal (beep) and starts booting for approximately 2 min- utes.

  • Page 13: Language Setup

    3 Getting Started – 3.2 Initial Setup 3.2.3 Language Setup 3.2.4 Date, Time and Country-specific Settings The software supports several languages. When you switch on the spectrophotometer for the During initial setup, having set the language op- first time, a list of language options is automati- tion you are automatically guided through the cally displayed after the boot procedure.

  • Page 14: Self-Test

    3 Getting Started – 3.2 Initial Setup 3.2.5 Self-test Following language, date and time setup the spectrophotometer performs a self-test. 5. Tap on the Time format button . The nu- meric key panel pops up. Now you can enter the time. 1.

  • Page 15: Operation

    4 Operation Switching the Spectrophoto- meter On or Off Starting the self-test 3. Remove all cells and close the cell compart- ment cover. Switching on 1. Press the ON/OFF button . The spectro- photometer gives an audible signal (beep) and starts booting for approximately 2 min- utes.
  • Page 16 4 Operation – 4.1 Switching the Spectrophotometer On or Off Energy-saving mode – display Switching off Press the ON/OFF button to switch the spectro- photometer off. NOTE The instrument has an Auto-Power-Off function, The spectrophotometer automatically switches which switches it automatically off after a user- off the backlight of the display when no but- defined time.

  • Page 17: System Setup

    4 Operation – 4.2 System Setup System Setup General instrument setup is carried out in the "System" menu. Buttons Description Information This submenu displays the following information about the device: Software/method versions, device class, lamp counter and serial number Interface This submenu displays the following settings options and standard settings: Audible signals –...

  • Page 18: Zero Adjustment For Preprogrammed Methods

    4 Operation – 4.2 System Setup – 4.3 Zero Adjustment for preprogrammed methods Buttons Description Network This submenu displays the setting options for connecting the Prove device with a network Prove Connect This submenu displays the settings options for connecting the Prove device with the Prove Connect software (the Prove Connect software is optionally available, order Nos.

  • Page 19: Notes On Zero Adjustment

    4 Operation – 4.3 Zero Adjustment for preprogrammed methods 4.3.2 When to Repeat the Zero NOTE Adjustment? The instrument provides a Quick Zero function. With this the zero adjustment is performed for We recommend that you repeat the zero all wavelengths which are used with all adjustment in the following cases: Spectroquant test kits.

  • Page 20: Measurements

    4 Operation – 4.4 Measurements Measurements The spectrophotometer can be used to perform the measurements listed below. Type of Measure- Description ment Concentration • Preprogrammed methods that can be executed using Spectroquant test ® kits or self-prepared reagents •• User-programmed methods Absorption / •...

  • Page 21: Performing A Measurement

    4 Operation – 4.4 Measurements 4.4.1 Performing a Measurement Measurements can be performed using rect- angular cells of various path lengths (10, 20, 50 mm/100 mm Prove 600) and Spectroquant ® round cells. Insert cells as follows to start the Measuring with rectangular cells with open measurement: lid:...
  • Page 22 4 Operation – 4.4 Measurements Measuring with rectangular cells with open Measuring with rectangular cells with open lid: lid: Insert rectangular cells (10, 20, 50 mm) Insert 100 mm rectangular cells (Prove 600) • Remove the top of the round cell compartment including the AutoSelector •...

  • Page 23: Appendix

    5 Appendix Certificates Version 2.0 – 08/2018...

  • Page 24: Warranty

    5 Appendix – 5.2 Warranty Warranty In addition to any other rights provided by lo- cal law which shall not be limited herewith, the manufacturer provides an additional limited worldwide warranty for a period of 12 months from the date of shipment, that the spectropho- tometer is free from any defects that are due to faulty material or workmanship unless otherwise noted in the product manual.

  • Page 25: Accessories

    5 Appendix – 5.3 Accessories Accessories Description Order No. Halogen lamp module for Spectroquant Prove 100 1.74010.0001 ® Case for Spectroquant spectrophotometer Prove 100 | 300 and 600 1.73020.0001 ® Rectangular cells 10 mm (1 pack = 2 pcs) 1.14946.0001 Rectangular cells 20 mm (1 pack = 2 pcs) 1.14947.0001 Rectangular cells 50 mm (1 pack = 2 pcs)
  • Page 26 Manufactured by Merck KGaA, Frankfurter Straße 250, 64293 Darmstadt, Germany Distributed by EMD Millipore Corporation, 400 Summit Drive, Burlington MA 01803, USA The vibrant M, Supelco and Spectroquant are trademarks of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany or its affiliates. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Detailed information on trademarks is available via publicly accessible resources.

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