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Thermo Scientific Nicolet iN10 Using Manual

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  • Page 1 Using Your Nicolet iN10 FT-IR Microscope...
  • 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 Fisher Scientific 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: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ....................... 3 Welcome ......................... 3 Questions and concerns ..................... 3 Conventions used in this help system ................3 Warranty information ....................4 Trademarks ......................4 Purge/desiccation requirement ................... 5 Finding PDF documents ..................... 5 Ordering parts......................5 Safety ........................
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  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Welcome The Thermo Scientific Nicolet™ iN™10 microscope has integrated validation features, a powerful software suite, and many other features that make it easy for you to collect data. It was designed to allow you to perform several service and maintenance procedures yourself, and this help system, or printed documentation, contains detailed information about performing such procedures.

  • Page 6: Warranty Information

    Warranty information Thermo Fisher Scientific warrants that each product we sell you is free from defects in labor and materials and shall conform to its product specifications as defined in the product user documentation. If the product does not function as warranted during the warranty period, we will repair or replace it without charge.

  • Page 7: Purge/Desiccation Requirement

    To access these PDFs: 1.—Click the Start button on the Windows ® taskbar. 2.—Click All Programs. 3.—Click the Thermo Scientific OMNIC™ folder. 4.—Click the Documentation folder. 5.—Choose the PDF file you want to open. Ordering parts To order parts, contact us.

  • Page 8: Safety

    Safety Safety precautions The United States Department of Health and Human Services warns against improper laser use, as follows: Warning: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in your printed and electronic documentation may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

  • Page 9: Safety Labels

    Safety labels The safety labels on your instrument are shown below. To order new labels, contact us.

  • Page 10: Safety And Electrical Symbols

    Safety and electrical symbols The following safety and electrical symbols may be used on this product: Symbol Description Indication Black graphical This is a warning symbol. The symbol inside a graphic in this symbol is used to yellow triangle alert the user to potential hazards. with a black triangular band Black graphical...

  • Page 11: Dangerous Contaminants

    Dangerous contaminants Biohazards or radioactive materials and infectious agents: Instruments, accessories, components or other associated materials may not be returned to us or other accessory manufacturers if they are contaminated with biohazard or radioactive materials, infectious agents, or any other materials and/or conditions that could constitute a health or injury hazard to employees.

  • Page 12: Checking The Power Supply

    Volatile solvents: You can use your instrument to analyze samples dissolved in solvents, but you must follow the guidelines listed below. These measures will help prolong the life of your instrument and will eliminate the possibility of spectral interference caused by volatile solvent vapors. –—Use sealed sample holders.

  • Page 13: Operation

    Operation Turning the power on and off To turn the system power on or off, press the power switch on the power supply. Aligning your instrument Your instrument can be aligned automatically using OMNIC Picta. For information about aligning your instrument, please refer to the software help for OMNIC Picta. Positioning a manual stage Note: Use the software to adjust the focus with a manual stage.

  • Page 14: Positioning A Motorized Stage

    Positioning a motorized stage Caution: The instrument may contain an automated stage that is controlled by the software. There are several places on and around the stage where a person or object could be pinched by moving parts. When operating the system, keep hands and fingers away from the stage area except to position the sample or change accessories.
  • Page 15 1.—Open the shutoff valve. 2.—Adjust the pressure regulator for the interferometer purge line until the gauge indicates that the pressure is 20 psig. Adjust the pressure regulator for the instrument purge line until the gauge indicates that the pressure is 15 psig. Notice: Flow rates greater than 10 scfh can cause vibration that can affect data quality.

  • Page 16: Cooling A Detector

    Cooling a detector Use this procedure if you have a detector that must be cooled with liquid nitrogen before you can collect data. Time needed: 40 minutes or less Tools needed: Protective clothing and eyewear A small plastic laboratory funnel A one-liter, metal vacuum bottle Liquid nitrogen Note: Your instrument may have one or two detector dewars.

  • Page 17: Installing A Slide-On Atr Attachment

    3.—Insert the funnel into the detector dewar, and pour the liquid nitrogen slowly into the funnel. (A small amount of liquid nitrogen typically spills out of the funnel. This will not harm your instrument.) Fill the funnel and then let it drain completely two or three times. Wait until the vapor plume disappears and then repeat until the dewar is filled.

  • Page 18: Using The Purge Collar Ring

    Using the purge collar ring Collecting data with the instrument You must use OMNIC Picta to collect data. OMNIC Picta can be started by using the OMNIC Picta shortcut on your system desktop. For additional information, please see the OMNIC Picta help, which you can open with the Help button in OMNIC Picta.

  • Page 19: Service

    Service Static electricity precautions Critical components in your instrument can be permanently damaged by static electricity. To help prevent such damage, follow these recommendations: Notice: Before you disconnect the power supply, always discharge any static electricity you may have accumulated by touching the metal base of your instrument. Notice: Do not touch any printed circuit board in your instrument (such as the circuit board on the detector).
  • Page 20 Note: There are two purge connectors on your instrument (one for the instrument and one for the interferometer), so you will have to install two purge lines, which are included with your instrument. Warning: Never use a flammable gas to purge your instrument. The purge gas must be free of moisture, oil, carbon dioxide and other reactive or infrared-absorbing materials.
  • Page 21 4.—Assemble the two purge filters, pressure regulators, and flowmeters, and then snap the assembly into the pressure coupling. Note: Make sure you set the purge gas controls appropriately for the Interferometer purge line and the Instrument purge line. 5.—Connect one purge line to the Interferometer purge connector and the other line to Instrument purge connector, and then set the purge gas controls.

  • Page 22: Replacing The Power Supply

    Replacing the power supply Time needed: 5 minutes or less Tools needed: None Note: To order parts, contact us. Warning: To avoid a shock hazard, do not attempt to remove the cover of the power supply. Warning: Before you replace the power supply, always make sure you have turned off your instrument and disconnected the power supply from the wall outlet or power strip.

  • Page 23: Cleaning Your Instrument

    Cleaning your instrument If the outside of your instrument needs cleaning, turn your instrument off and disconnect the power supply. When this is done, you can use a soft cloth that is damp (not wet) and a mild soap to clean the outside of your instrument. Warning: To avoid a shock hazard, do not allow liquid to run into the power supply or the back of the instrument.

  • Page 24: Checking The Humidity Indicator

    Checking the humidity indicator The optical components of your instrument are protected by a desiccant canister that absorbs moisture. As long as the humidity indicator on the side of your instrument’s main cover is blue, the desiccant canister is not saturated and does not need to be replaced. When the desiccant canister becomes saturated, the humidity indicator turns pink or white.

  • Page 25: Replacing The Humidity Indicator

    Replacing the humidity indicator The humidity indicator must be replaced when it turns white or does not return to blue after the desiccant has been replaced. Time needed: Less than 1 minute Tools needed: Gloves, finger cots, or laboratory tissue Note: To order parts, contact us.

  • Page 26: Replacing The Desiccant

    3.—Peel the backing off of the indicator holder, and then, as shown below, press the round, blue indicator onto the adhesive on the holder. Place the new indicator and holder over the indicator opening, and press down gently to make sure it is sealed. 4.—Replace the desiccant compartment cover you removed in step 1.
  • Page 27 1.—Loosen the thumbscrews on the cover of the iN10 desiccant compartment, and then remove the cover. 2.—Loosen the thumbscrews on the desiccant holder, and then slide the holder out of the desiccant compartment. Caution: The contents of the desiccant canister could be harmful if ingested. If you discard the saturated desiccant canister, make sure it is properly disposed of.

  • Page 28: Regenerating The Desiccant

    3.—Take the saturated desiccant canister out of the holder and install the new desiccant canister. 4.—Slide the desiccant holder back into the desiccant compartment, and then tighten the thumbscrews. 5.—Replace the desiccant compartment cover you removed in step 1. Notice: If the humidity indicator has turned white or does not return to blue after the desiccant has been replaced, you must replace the humidity indicator.

  • Page 29: Checking And Changing The Purge Gas Filter

    1.—Place the saturated desiccant canister in a vented oven at 150 ºC (about 300 ºF) for three hours. Caution: To avoid a burn hazard, use an insulated cloth or hot pad to handle the heated desiccant canister, and always wait until the canister has cooled to room temperature before you reinstall it in your instrument.
  • Page 30 1.—Turn off the purge gas at the main valve. Do not turn down the flowmeter or the pressure regulator. 2.—Remove the plastic bowl that houses the filter. (You can unscrew the bowl by hand.)
  • Page 31 3.—Remove the filter. (You can unscrew the filter by hand.) 4.—Install the new filter.
  • Page 32 5.—Reinstall the plastic bowl. 6.—Turn on the purge flow to your instrument. Note: You may notice increased levels of water and carbon dioxide in spectra collected immediately after you have had the purge gas turned off. If this interferes with your data, wait 15 to 60 minutes until purge is completely re-established.

  • Page 33: Index

    Index aligning lables liquid nitrogen precautions biohazards microscope controls 11, 12 changing purge gas filter checking 22, 27 ordering parts humidity indicator PDF documents purge gas filter power supply 10, 20 cleaning checking collecting data replacing contact information power switch conventions turning on and off cooling detector...

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