Thermo Scientific Evolution One Series User Manual
Thermo Scientific Evolution One Series User Manual

Thermo Scientific Evolution One Series User Manual

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Evolution Series UV-Visible Instruments
Evolution One Series
Spectrophotometer
User Guide
269-350500
Revision A
October 2021

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  • Page 1 Evolution Series UV-Visible Instruments Evolution One Series Spectrophotometer User Guide 269-350500 Revision A October 2021...
  • Page 2 © 2010–2021 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. All rights reserved. Windows and Excel are either a trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. and its subsidiaries.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 2 Evolution One Series Spectrophotometers ......1 Safety Considerations ..........1 Safety Label Locations .
  • Page 4 Ordering Parts..........27 Evolution One Series Spectrophotometer User Guide...
  • Page 5 Contents Thermo Scientific Evolution One Series Spectrophotometer User Guide...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction This document covers the Thermo Scientific™ Evolution™ One series UV-Visible spectrophotometers and accessories Contents • Overview • Setting Up the Instrument • Before Using the Spectrophotometer • About This Document • Contacting Us • E-mailing Data Files • Product Warranty •...
  • Page 8: Overview

    Introduction About This Document Overview The Evolution One series UV-visible spectrophotometers integrate advanced hardware features with the power and flexibility of a wide range of Smart Accessories™. The One series spectrophotometers include: • Evolution One • Evolution One Plus All instruments include our Insight Pro software for data collection and analysis. The Insight Pro software provides five modes of operation: •...
  • Page 9: Organization

    NOTICE Follow instructions with this label to avoid damaging the system hardware or losing data. Note Contains helpful supplementary information. Tip Provides helpful information that can make a task easier. Thermo Scientific Evolution One Series Spectrophotometer User Guide...
  • Page 10: Contacting Us

    Thermo Fisher Scientific dealers or service personnel. This warranty does not apply to equipment and accessories that have been modified or tampered with in any way, misused, or damaged by accident, neglect, or conditions beyond Thermo Fisher Scientific's control. Evolution One Series Spectrophotometer User Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 11: Warranty Period

    This warranty does not apply to glassware, expendable components, peripheral devices or accessories not manufactured by Thermo Fisher Scientific. The manufacturer of these products may offer specific warranties for such parts and components. Cleaning and calibration service is not covered by this warranty. Thermo Scientific Evolution One Series Spectrophotometer User Guide...
  • Page 12: Warranty Repair

    (including negligence), strict liability or contract, and Thermo Fisher Scientific's liability under no circumstances will exceed the contract price for the goods and/or services for which liability is claimed. Evolution One Series Spectrophotometer User Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 13: Trademarks

    Before using the system, read the site preparation and safety manual on the provided documentation CD. Always follow the safety precautions in that manual and in this document when using the system Thermo Scientific Evolution One Series Spectrophotometer User Guide...
  • Page 14 Introduction Site Preparation and Safety Evolution One Series Spectrophotometer User Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 15: Evolution One Series Spectrophotometers

    Safety Label Locations • Lifting or Moving the Instrument WARNING Do not operate this system without following the safety precautions described in this manual and the documentation that came with your system. Thermo Scientific Evolution One Series Spectrophotometer User Guide...
  • Page 16: Safety Label Locations

    Back view Compliance label Right side view UV radiation warning label (under mercury lamp access cover) Evolution One Series Spectrophotometer User Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 17: Lifting Or Moving The Instrument

    Removing and Installing the Detector Module Lifting or Moving the Instrument To avoid risk of injury, use proper techniques when lifting or moving the instrument or other system components. Hand hold Hand hold Thermo Scientific Evolution One Series Spectrophotometer User Guide...
  • Page 18: Operating Precautions

    • Do not drop the instrument. • Protect the instrument from mechanical shock. • Protect the instrument from dust. Spectrophotometer Basics Contents • Spectrophotometer Components • Connectors • Removable Panels • Corrosion Protection Evolution One Series Spectrophotometer User Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 19: Spectrophotometer Components

    To open the sample compartment, press the button on its door. To close the compartment, slide the door forward until it latches. To access the reference compartment, lift or lower the door. Related Topics Sample Compartment Front Panel Tubing Access Panel Thermo Scientific Evolution One Series Spectrophotometer User Guide...
  • Page 20: Connectors

    This section shows the locations of the connectors inside and outside the spectrophotometer. Contents • Outside Cover • Inside the Sample Compartment Outside Cover This illustration shows the connectors on the instrument outside cover. Back view Computer Power switch Trigger Power Purge Hg lamp Evolution One Series Spectrophotometer User Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 21 WARNING Avoid shock hazard. Power off the spectrophotometer and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet or power strip before disconnecting the power cord from the spectrophotometer. Related Topics Purging the Sample Compartment Computer Control Instruments Thermo Scientific Evolution One Series Spectrophotometer User Guide...
  • Page 22: Removable Panels

    This section covers panels that can be removed to allow access to features on the instrument. Contents • Sample Compartment Front Panel • Tubing Access Panel • Mercury Lamp Access Cover • Detector Access Cover • Detector Access Panel Evolution One Series Spectrophotometer User Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 23 To replace the panel, align the tab on the bottom edge with the slot in the instrument cover and press the panel in place. Removable panel Related Topics Installing a Manual Accessory Installing a Liquid Thermostatted Accessory Installing a Smart Accessory Thermo Scientific Evolution One Series Spectrophotometer User Guide...
  • Page 24 The panel itself can be removed temporarily to accommodate a large connector. To remove the panel, loosen the screw. Related Topics Installing a Liquid Thermostatted Accessory Evolution One Series Spectrophotometer User Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 25 Protect eyes and skin from exposure. CAUTION Safety glasses with side shields or goggles with solid side pieces are the only equipment that provides adequate eye protection against direct and reflected UV light. Thermo Scientific Evolution One Series Spectrophotometer User Guide...
  • Page 26 Removing and Installing the Detector Module Detector Access Panel Detector Access Panel To remove the panel between the detector and sample compartment, remove the sample compartment window and then loosen the thumbscrew. Thumbscrew Window (optional) Removable panel Evolution One Series Spectrophotometer User Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 27: Corrosion Protection

    The optional windows attach to the sample compartment side walls using magnets. Sample compartment window NOTICE The warranty does not cover damage to internal optics or electronics caused by failure to use sample compartment windows. Thermo Scientific Evolution One Series Spectrophotometer User Guide...
  • Page 28 Installing Purge Use 1/4-inch internal diameter tubing to connect a purge gas source to the purge fitting on the back of the spectrophotometer. Related Topics Installing Sample Compartment Windows Selecting a Purge Gas Evolution One Series Spectrophotometer User Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 29: Installing And Removing Accessories

    Installing a Reference Cell Holder Standard Cell Holders The instrument includes one sample and one reference cell holder. For a list of optional cell holders and other accessories, click the Evolution One Series Accessories button in the documentation media. Related Topics...
  • Page 30: Installing A Manual Accessory

    Manual sampling accessories are mounted on a common baseplate. The kinematic mount ensures correct alignment of the accessory within the instrument. It is not necessary to power off the instrument while installing or removing a manual accessory. Evolution One Series Spectrophotometer User Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 31 1. Use the handle or finger hole on the accessory baseplate to release the plate from the toggle. 2. Lift the plate off the alignment pins and remove the accessory from the sample compartment. Thermo Scientific Evolution One Series Spectrophotometer User Guide...
  • Page 32: Installing A Smart Accessory

    Opening and Closing the Sample and Reference Compartment Doors. 2. Remove the sample compartment front panel. See Sample Compartment Front Panel. 3. Remove any cell holder or accessory. See To remove a Smart Accessory. Evolution One Series Spectrophotometer User Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 33 7. Click OK to initialize the accessory. Initialization reads information about the accessory and, for cell changers, moves it to position 1. For operating instructions and installation details, see the user guide for the accessory. Thermo Scientific Evolution One Series Spectrophotometer User Guide...
  • Page 34: Installing A Liquid Thermostatted Accessory

    2. Remove the tubing access panel. See Tubing Access Panel. 3. Use 1/4-inch internal diameter tubing to connect the temperature controller, water supply or recirculator to the internal chambers on the instrument. Evolution One Series Spectrophotometer User Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 35 For a cell changer, set the changer to position 1 before connecting the tubing to the ports on the accessory. Use just enough tubing to allow the cell changer to move through all possible positions. This requires approximately 10 inches (25 cm) of tubing for each accessory port. Thermo Scientific Evolution One Series Spectrophotometer User Guide...
  • Page 36: Installing A Reference Cell Holder

    3. Insert the pin in the alignment hole and press the holder in place. 4. Close the reference compartment cover. For descriptions of the available reference holders, see Reference Cell Holders or search for that name in the Insight Pro Help system. Evolution One Series Spectrophotometer User Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 37: Using The Spectrophotometer

    Wait for the system to initialize. This may take several minutes. The status light pipe stops blinking when initialization is complete. Note If the instrument fails to initialize, the power indicator blinks rapidly. Contact us. Thermo Scientific Evolution One Series Spectrophotometer User Guide...
  • Page 38: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance Contents • Routine Maintenance • Maintenance • Removing and Installing the Detector Module Routine Maintenance Clean the instrument regularly using approved methods (wipe off spilled chemicals immediately). Related Topics Maintenance Evolution One Series Spectrophotometer User Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 39: Cleaning The Instrument

    3. Loosen the thumbscrew that attaches the detector module to the instrument, and carefully lift the module straight up. NOTICE Avoid touching the connector pins on the bottom of the detector module. Thermo Scientific Evolution One Series Spectrophotometer User Guide...
  • Page 40 5. Line up the connector on the bottom of the detector module with the connector in the detector compartment, and then press down on the module to secure the connection. 6. Tighten the thumbscrew by hand. 7. Replace the detector access cover. Evolution One Series Spectrophotometer User Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 41: Ordering Parts

    Evolution One Series Spectrophotometers Ordering Parts Related Topics Maintenance Detector Access Cover Detector Access Panel Ordering Parts To order replacement parts, contact us using the information provided at the beginning of this document. Thermo Scientific Evolution One Series Spectrophotometer User Guide...
  • Page 42 Evolution One Series Spectrophotometers Ordering Parts Evolution One Series Spectrophotometer User Guide Thermo Scientific...

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