General Sops; Sop-1: Turning The Raman System On - PerkinElmer RamanMicro 300 Series Getting Started Manual

70 . RamanMicro 300 Getting Started Guide

General SOPs

The RamanMicro 300 combined with the Spectrum software is a very flexible instrument.
This chapter demonstrates how to perform a number of tasks. The procedures provided may
not be the most straightforward or simple for the task you wish to perform, so treat these
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as a starting point and with time you may wish to
develop your own SOPs which better suit your specific mode of use. These procedures also
act as a "learn by doing" section allowing you to explore the functionality of the software and
spectrometer.
The General SOPs demonstrate how to collect data when your samples are on the
microscope stage. For step-by-step instructions for calibrating the spectrometer, see
Calibration and Performance Verification SOPs

SOP-1: Turning the Raman System On

The RamanMicro 300 must be used in conjunction with the RamanStation 400F or
RamanFlex 400 Series instruments.
1. Switch on the PC and monitor.
2. Login to Windows.
3. Ensure the laser power key on the spectrometer is in the ARM position.
4. Ensure the instrument power supplies are connected to a mains outlet and that the
outlets are switched on.
If your RamanMicro 300 is connected to a RamanFlex, there will be one instrument
power supply unit (PSU). If your RamanMicro 300 is connected to a RamanStation 400,
there will be one instrument PSU and one stage control PSU. You also need to ensure
that the microscope power cord is connected to a mains outlet. If you have a motorized
stage, you will need to switch on the power supply unit.
5. To turn on the instrument, press the PSU power switch ON (Figure 23).
Figure 23 The PSU power switch
on page 81.
Ο
 - ON
- OFF