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3.1
SPECTROPHOTOMETER UNPACKING AND SETUP
1.
Open the Brewer crate and inspect the contents - at least the following items will be found:
- Brewer Spectrophotometer
- AC Power Cable, BA-W12
- Data Communications Cable, BA-W68
- RS422/RS232 Data Set and AC Power Converter
- Manuals (Operator's, Service, Final Test Record)
- Basic Spares Kit, BA-C112
- Brewer System Diskettes (three diskettes)
2. Remove the Brewer Cover by unlatching the four latches and lifting the cover off the Base.
3.
Remove the protective foam on top of the optical assembly and from under the black
sprectrometer cover. Inspect the Brewer for loose or broken parts, or disconnected cables.
It is recommended to keep the foam for if the instrument is ever to be shipped again.
4.
Connect the AC Power Cable to the appropriate connector as per the markings on the
Brewer Cover, plug the other end into a source of AC power, and press the Power Switch.
5.
Observe that the green Power Lamp illuminates, and that activity occurs as the Brewer
Motors initialize.
6.
Place a few packages of active desiccant (Silica Gel) inside the Brewer and replace the
Brewer Cover.
7.
Turn off the Brewer Power Switch and disconnect the power cable.
3.2
TRIPOD UNPACKING AND SETUP
Refer to Figure 3.4.
1.
Open the Tripod crate and locate the following:
- Installation instructions floor stand
- Three Support Legs
- Three support bars
- Upper and lower flange
- Bag with bolts and nuts
- Bag with Tie-Down kit (this kit will be used in the final assembly, refer to figure 3.6)
2. Attach the three legs to eachother with (12 M6 x 16 cap screws, lock washers and flat
washers (do NOT tighten the screws).
3. Assemble the upper flange to the three legs with (6) M6 x 16 cap screws, lock washers and
flat washers (do NOT tighten the screws).
4. Assemble the lower flange to the three legs with (6) M6 x 16 cap screws, lock washers and
flat washers (do NOT tighten the screws).
5. Attach the three cross braces to the three legs with (3) M6 x 120 cap screws, lock washers
and flat washers (do NOT tighten the screws).
6. Tighten the 27 cap screws using the provided hex key.
7. Place the stand on a flat mounting surface (recommended surface: concrete pad).
8. Install the Tie-Down kit. Note: the customer has to install an eye bolt (with attachment "ring"
or "hook") in the pad.
9. Tighten the M8 nut of the Tie-Down kit with max. 5 Nm (44 in.lbs).
MKIII OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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