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- Page 1 Nicolet Series FT-IR Spectrometers Nicolet iZ10 User Guide 269-233900 Revision B November 2018...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Welcome ........................1 Questions and concerns ..................... 1 Conventions used in this help system ................1 Warranty information ....................2 Purge/desiccation requirement ................... 2 Finding PDF documents ..................... 3 Ordering parts......................3 Safety ........................4 Safety precautions ....................4 Safety labels ...................... - Page 4 The MCT detector is warm ..................32 The laser voltage is out of specification ..............33 The source voltage is out of specification ..............33 The power supply voltages are out of tolerance ............33 Index ........................34...
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Page 5: Welcome
Welcome The Thermo Scientific Nicolet™ iZ™10 module provides an additional sample compartment, integrated validation features, and a powerful software suite that greatly expand your ability to collect data. It was designed to allow you to install optional hardware and 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
We recommend that you maintain seal and desiccation and/or purge your instrument at all times. Equipment damage due to failure to maintain seal and desiccation and/or purge is not covered under the warranty. If you have questions about this requirement, please contact us. Using Your Nicolet iZ10 Module Thermo Fisher Scientific... -
Page 7: Finding Pdf Documents
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 labels The safety labels on your instrument are shown below. To order new labels, contact us. Using Your Nicolet iZ10 Module Thermo Fisher Scientific... -
Page 9: Safety And Electrical Symbols
This is the general data loss or symbol inside a property damage symbol and is blue circle not related to personal injury. Failure to heed these precautions can result in irreparable damage to property or permanent data loss. Thermo Fisher Scientific Using Your Nicolet iZ10 Module... -
Page 10: Indicators And Buttons
This panel also has buttons that allow you to operate the instrument. 1) Humidity indicator 2) Power indicator 3) Scan indicator 4) Macro button 5) Background button 6) Sample button 7) OK/Enter button 8) Stop button Using Your Nicolet iZ10 Module Thermo Fisher Scientific... -
Page 11: Dangerous Contaminants
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. Thermo Fisher Scientific Using Your Nicolet iZ10 Module... -
Page 12: Checking The Power Supply
AC power sources and adjusts automatically to maintain a consistent VDC output. To avoid injury, only a qualified person using the appropriate measuring device should check the line voltage, current and frequency. Using Your Nicolet iZ10 Module Thermo Fisher Scientific... -
Page 13: Operation
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. To prevent laser damage, use only dried air or nitrogen to purge your instrument. Thermo Fisher Scientific Using Your Nicolet iZ10 Module... - Page 14 1.4 bar (70 to 140 kPa, or 10 to 20 psig). Notice: Flow rates greater than 10 scfh can cause vibration that can affect data quality. We recommend keeping the flow rate at approximately 10 scfh. 3.—Set the flowmeter to 10 scfh. Using Your Nicolet iZ10 Module Thermo Fisher Scientific...
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Page 15: Cooling A Detector
Pouring too quickly can cause liquid nitrogen spray out. Wear protective clothing and eyewear, and follow standard laboratory safety practices to prevent injury. 2.—Fill the metal vacuum bottle with liquid nitrogen. Thermo Fisher Scientific Using Your Nicolet iZ10 Module... - Page 16 5.—Wait until the vapor plume disappears, and then replace the plastic stopper and close the dewar cover. 6.—Wait 20 minutes, and then repeat the preceding steps to make sure the dewar is completely filled. Using Your Nicolet iZ10 Module Thermo Fisher Scientific...
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Page 17: Service
Wrap the reducing nipple with Teflon pipe tape before you install it, and use an 11/16 inch open-ended wrench to tighten the connection. Thermo Fisher Scientific Using Your Nicolet iZ10 Module... - Page 18 4.—Install the purge filter, pressure regulator and flowmeter, and then snap the assembly into the pressure coupling. 5.—Connect the purge kit to your instrument, set the purge gas controls, and then snap the flow coupler into the back of the instrument. Using Your Nicolet iZ10 Module Thermo Fisher Scientific...
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Page 19: Installing A Sample Compartment Extension Kit
(The screws should be just finger-tight.) 5.—Install the sample compartment cover. You are now ready to install baseplate-mounted accessories. Please see "Installing a sample" and "Adjusting sample height" for additional information about using baseplate-mounted accessories. Thermo Fisher Scientific Using Your Nicolet iZ10 Module... -
Page 20: Installing Baseplate-Mounted Accessories
Use the instructions that came with the accessory to make any adjustments or perform any alignment procedures that are necessary. Note: Please see "Installing a sample" and "Adjusting sample height" for additional information about using baseplate-mounted accessories. Using Your Nicolet iZ10 Module Thermo Fisher Scientific... -
Page 21: Installing Sidewall Adapters
Note: To remove a sidewall adapter, press the adapter ring toward the sidewall to compress the purge gasket and then slide the adapter up out of the clips on the side of the sample compartment. Thermo Fisher Scientific Using Your Nicolet iZ10 Module... -
Page 22: Maintaining Your Instrument
Notice: Do not touch any printed circuit board in your instrument (such as the circuit board on the detector). Notice: Do not remove replacement components from their protective packaging until you are ready to install that component in your instrument. Using Your Nicolet iZ10 Module Thermo Fisher Scientific... -
Page 23: Maintaining Detector Dewars
Notice: We recommend that you maintain seal and desiccation and/or purge your instrument at all times. Equipment damage due to failure to maintain seal and desiccation and/or purge is not covered under the warranty. If you have questions about this requirement, please contact Thermo Fisher Scientific Using Your Nicolet iZ10 Module... -
Page 24: Replacing The Humidity Indicator
2.—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. Using Your Nicolet iZ10 Module Thermo Fisher Scientific... -
Page 25: Replacing The Desiccant
1.—Open the tool compartment, and use the 4-in-1 tool, with the large Philips bit installed, to loosen the captive screw in the desiccant cover. Lift off the desiccant compartment cover and put it in a safe place. Thermo Fisher Scientific Using Your Nicolet iZ10 Module... -
Page 26: Regenerating The Desiccant
Notice: Make sure the insulated cloth or hot pad you use to handle the regenerated desiccant canisters is not contaminated with substances that could be absorbed by the desiccant and subsequently released into your instrument. Using Your Nicolet iZ10 Module Thermo Fisher Scientific... -
Page 27: Checking And Changing The Purge Gas Filter
Equipment damage due to failure to maintain seal and desiccation and/or purge is not covered under the warranty. If you have questions about this requirement, please contact Time needed: 5 minutes or less Tools needed: None Note: To order parts, contact us. Thermo Fisher Scientific Using Your Nicolet iZ10 Module... - Page 28 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.) Using Your Nicolet iZ10 Module Thermo Fisher Scientific...
- Page 29 3.—Remove the filter. (You can unscrew the filter by hand.) 4.—Install the new filter. Thermo Fisher Scientific Using Your Nicolet iZ10 Module...
- Page 30 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. Using Your Nicolet iZ10 Module Thermo Fisher Scientific...
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Page 31: Troubleshooting
AC power source. Order a new power cord if necessary. 4.—Check the ground prong on the power cord. If the ground prong has been removed or is defective, replace the power cord. 5.—Contact us for assistance. Thermo Fisher Scientific Using Your Nicolet iZ10 Module... -
Page 32: The Scan Indicator Flashes Intermittently
If the laser frequency is outside the specified range, contact us to have the electronics module and/or laser replaced. Using Your Nicolet iZ10 Module Thermo Fisher Scientific... -
Page 33: The System Scans Normally But The Signal Intensity Is Very Low
6.—If the power to your instrument was recently turned on, allow 1 hour for the temperature to stabilize. 7.—If the instrument has a cooled detector and the detector dewar was recently filled, allow the detector to cool. 8.—Contact us for assistance. Thermo Fisher Scientific Using Your Nicolet iZ10 Module... -
Page 34: The Alignment Fails
If the cable is loose or disconnected, reconnect it. Turn your instrument on, and wait until the start-up diagnostics finish. Then turn on the computer and restart OMNIC. 3.—Contact us for assistance. Using Your Nicolet iZ10 Module Thermo Fisher Scientific... -
Page 35: Error Messages
20 and 22 ºC (68 and 72 ºF). 3.—Make sure the power supply vents are not blocked. 4.—Contact us for assistance. OMNIC cannot communicate with the detector If OMNIC cannot communicate with the spectrometer, contact us for assistance. Thermo Fisher Scientific Using Your Nicolet iZ10 Module... -
Page 36: The Instrument Is Not Scanning
8.—Contact us for assistance. The MCT detector is warm 1.—Cool the detector. 2.—Check the detector dewar for signs of leaks. If necessary, contact us to restore the dewar vacuum. 3.—Contact us for assistance. Using Your Nicolet iZ10 Module Thermo Fisher Scientific... -
Page 37: The Laser Voltage Is Out Of Specification
1.—Check to see if the source is properly seated in its holder. 2.—Replace the source. 3.—Contact us for assistance. The power supply voltages are out of tolerance 1.—Replace the power supply. 2.—Contact us for assistance. Thermo Fisher Scientific Using Your Nicolet iZ10 Module... -
Page 38: Index
16 hardware problems 27, 28, 29, 30 removing sample holder humidity indicator 19, 20 sample compartment cover checking sample compartment 15, 16 replacing sample holder, removing Using Your Nicolet iZ10 Module Thermo Fisher Scientific... - Page 39 4, 7 spectrometer controls setting purge gas controls switches shut down technical support sidewall adapter troubleshooting topics 27, 28, 29, 30 installing turning on Smart Accessory removing warranty source problems with Thermo Fisher Scientific Using Your Nicolet iZ10 Module...
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