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Surveyor UV/Vis Plus
Detector
Hardware Manual
60053-97108 Revision F
December 2013

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  • Page 1 Thermo Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual 60053-97108 Revision F December 2013...
  • Page 2 © 2013 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. All rights reserved. Surveyor, ChromQuest, and Xcalibur are registered trademarks and LightPipe is a trademark of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. in the United States. The following are registered trademarks in the United States and other countries: Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
  • Page 3 Regulatory Compliance Thermo Fisher Scientific performs complete testing and evaluation of its products to ensure full compliance with applicable domestic and international regulations. When the system is delivered to you, it meets all pertinent electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and safety standards as described in the next section or sections by product name. Changes that you make to your system may void compliance with one or more of these EMC and safety standards.
  • Page 4 Notice on Lifting and Handling of Thermo Scientific Instruments For your safety, and in compliance with international regulations, the physical handling of this Thermo Fisher Scientific instrument requires a team effort to lift and/or move the instrument.
  • Page 5 WEEE Compliance This product is required to comply with the European Union’s Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC. It is marked with the following symbol: Thermo Fisher Scientific has contracted with one or more recycling or disposal companies in each European Union (EU) Member State, and these companies should dispose of or recycle this product.
  • Page 6 Conformité DEEE Ce produit doit être conforme à la directive européenne (2002/96/EC) des Déchets d'Equipements Electriques et Electroniques (DEEE). Il est marqué par le symbole suivant: Thermo Fisher Scientific s'est associé avec une ou plusieurs compagnies de recyclage dans chaque état membre de l’union européenne et ce produit devrait être collecté...
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  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Cleaning Detector External Surfaces ....... . . 27 Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 12 Index ..............57 Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 13: Preface

    PDF files from the data system computer: • Surveyor Plus Preinstallation Requirements Guide • Surveyor Plus Getting Connected Guide • Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual • A Surveyor Plus user guide for each data system Thermo Scientific Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual xiii...
  • Page 14: Cautions And Special Notices

    Note Highlights information of general interest. Tip Highlights helpful information that can make a task easier. Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 15: Contacting Us

     To suggest changes to the documentation or to the Help • Fill out a reader survey online at www.surveymonkey.com/s/PQM6P62. • Send an e-mail message to the Technical Publications Editor at techpubs-lcms@thermofisher.com. Thermo Scientific Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual...
  • Page 17: Introduction

    This chapter provides an introduction to the Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector. Contents • Functional Description • LightPipe Flow Cell • Lamps • Front and Back Panels • Status LEDs • Specifications Figure 1. Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Thermo Scientific Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual...
  • Page 18: Functional Description

    The grating turns to select the programmed wavelength. For precise wavelength control, a stepper motor controls the alignment of the grating. A system of baffles that reduces stray light in the optical bench increases the absorbance linearity. Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 19: Lightpipe Flow Cell

    Figure 3. 50 mm LightPipe flow cell schematic Alignment slot (top) Outlet port Inlet port 50 mm flow path Thermo Scientific Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual...
  • Page 20 Figure 4. End of LightPipe flow cell, showing the sensitive optical fiber Optical fiber Tubing port Figure 5. LightPipe flow cell with protective end caps Protective end caps for storage Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 21: Lamps

    The deuterium lamp has a lifetime of approximately 2000 hours and the tungsten lamp has a lifetime of approximately 2500 hours. Lamp lifetime varies depending on the application. Thermo Scientific Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual...
  • Page 22: Front And Back Panels

    U.S. patents: Part No: SRVYR-UV5P 5,608,517 61010 - 1 50 mm LightPipe/ 3.12 Options/Firmware Line 100V 115V 230V 50/60Hz Fuse T2.5A T1.25A 225VA Power Fuse holder receptacle Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 23: Status Leds

    A run is in progress and the detector is sending data to the data system computer. Flashing Amber An error has occurred during a run. Lamps Green One or both lamps are turned on. Amber The lamps are off. Thermo Scientific Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual...
  • Page 24: Specifications

    According to ASTM E1657-94 “Standard Practice for Testing Variable-Wavelength Photometric Detectors Used in Liquid Chromatography” (for 50 mm flow cell, 5 nm bandwidth, 2 sec rise time, and MeOH at 1 mL/min). Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 25: Installation

    • Placement and Environmental Requirements • Checking the Power Setting and Fuses • Making the Back Panel Connections • Installing the Flow Cell • Powering On the Detector for the First Time Thermo Scientific Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual...
  • Page 26: Installation Checklist

    If you ordered the Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector with the LightPipe flow cell option, connect and install the LightPipe flow cell.  Turn on the UV/Vis detector for the first time. This UV/Vis detector was installed by: (Name) (Date) Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 27: Unpacking And Inspecting The Instrument

    Funnel, Surveyor F3012-010 Tubing, convoluted, detector drain F5034-010 Screwdriver, Hex, ball end, 3/32 in., black 00725-00040 Screwdriver, Hex, ball end, 1/8 in., black 00725-00042 Screwdriver, Hex, ball end, 9/64 in., black 00725-00044 Thermo Scientific Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual...
  • Page 28: Placement And Environmental Requirements

    • narrow-tip screwdriver (2 mm wide) • #2 Phillips screwdriver • 1/4 in. open-end wrench • 1/8 in. hex wrench (supplied) • 3/32 in. hex wrench (supplied) • 9/64 in. hex wrench (supplied) Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 29: Checking The Power Setting And Fuses

    6. Slide the fuse holder back into the power entry module until it snaps in. IMPORTANT Do not connect the power cord or turn on the detector yet. Thermo Scientific Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual...
  • Page 30: Making The Back Panel Connections

    “Making the Contact Closure Connections” page If you are using an autosampler that is not controlled from your Thermo Scientific data system, use the remote communications pins on the detector’s back panel to trigger the detector as described in “Making Remote Communications Connections”...
  • Page 31: Connecting The Uv/Vis Detector To The Data System Computer

     To change the unit ID setting Use a small flathead screwdriver to change the setting of the rotary switches. Figure 11. Unit ID rotary switches set to a value of 01 Thermo Scientific Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual...
  • Page 32: Making The Contact Closure Connections

    Figure 12. 5-connector version of the system interconnect cable MS detector F5049-010 detector autosampler Surveyor LC Pump Plus Surveyor MS Pump Plus Figure 13. 7-connector version of the system interconnect cable MS detector detector detector detector autosampler pump pump Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 33 Look for a yellow label with the text MS PUMP above the receptacle. 3. To connect the UV/Vis detector, plug the DET connector into the left, 8-pin socket on the back panel of the detector. Thermo Scientific Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual...
  • Page 34 Connect to Connect to the system interconnect cable the pump 3. To connect the UV/Vis detector, plug a detector connector into the left, 8-pin socket on the back panel of the detector. Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 35 MS pump connection Pump connector of Surveyor MS Surveyor LC MS pump adapter cable Pump Plus Pump Plus adapter cable (back panel) (back panel) Surveyor MS Pump connector Not drawn to scale Thermo Scientific Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual...
  • Page 36: Connecting The Analog Outputs

    UV/Vis detector to other data collection devices. Note You must use a Thermo Scientific data system (or equivalent) to control the UV/Vis detector. When the detector is under the control of a Thermo Scientific data system, you can convert the analog output signals with an analog-to-digital converter and process the data with a third-party data system.
  • Page 37: Setting The Analog Output Voltage

    • If the autosampler or injector uses a TTL signal to trigger the run, connect the TTL trigger to the RUN terminal on the UV/Vis detector, and connect the signal ground terminal on the autosampler (or TTL return terminal) to the GND terminal on the UV/Vis detector. Thermo Scientific Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual...
  • Page 38: Installing The Flow Cell

    ZERO Input Signal The UV/Vis detector does not use the ZERO connection. EVENT Output Signal Thermo Scientific data systems do not support this output signal. Installing the Flow Cell The Surveyor UV/Vis ships in two configurations (see Table Table 4.
  • Page 39: Powering On The Detector For The First Time

    2. Attach the power cord to the power entry module on the back panel of the detector and connect it to the power source. 3. Turn the power on by pushing the power button in to engage it. Thermo Scientific Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual...
  • Page 40 Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting,” for a complete description of LED status indications. Call your Thermo Fisher Scientific Service Representative if you require assistance. Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 41: Maintenance

    • Recommended Routine Maintenance • Preventive Maintenance • Maintenance Tools • Cleaning Detector External Surfaces • LightPipe Flow Cell • Standard Analytical Flow Cell • Cleaning the Flow Cells • Lamp Maintenance Thermo Scientific Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual...
  • Page 42: Recommended Routine Maintenance

    • To avoid particulate contamination and fluid path blockage, maximize the use of filtration. • Avoid leaving buffers standing in the flow cell for long periods. Plan your use to minimize standing time between runs. Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 43: Maintenance Tools

    LightPipe flow cell by attempts to disassemble the housing or to tighten the screws. Contact your Thermo Fisher Scientific Service Representative with any questions regarding LightPipe flow cell maintenance or service. Thermo Scientific Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual...
  • Page 44: Removing The Lightpipe Flow Cell

    3. Using the 3/32 in. hex wrench (supplied), loosen and remove the two photodiode mount retention screws. See Figure Figure 20. Photodiode assembly, showing two mounting screws Photodiode assembly mounting screws Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 45 6. Lift the retention bar shown in Figure 22 until the bar is clear of the alignment notch in the LightPipe flow cell. Figure 22. Retention bar for the LightPipe flow cell Retention bar Optical fiber Thermo Scientific Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual...
  • Page 46: Storing The Lightpipe Flow Cell

    3. Carefully align the two holes in the mounting assembly with the mounting screw holes in the detector housing. 4. Ensure that you can swing the retention bar forward into the body of the mounting assembly. See Figure Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 47: Installing The Lightpipe Flow Cell

    Connect the insulated red PEEK inlet tubing to the port in the bottom of the flow cell. b. Connect the blue PEEK outlet tubing to the port in the top of the flow cell. Thermo Scientific Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual...
  • Page 48 9. Connect the free end of the inlet tubing to the outlet of the LC column. 10. Close the front doors of the detector. 11. Before you start the pump flow, ensure that the outlet tubing drains to the waste reservoir. Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 49: Standard Analytical Flow Cell

    3. Remove the flow cell cover by unscrewing the flow cell cover retention screw and pulling it straight out and away from the flow cell assembly. See Figure Figure 25. Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector with the flow cell cover installed Standard analytical flow cell cover retention screw Thermo Scientific Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual...
  • Page 50 8. Carefully pull the assembly out of the UV/Vis detector and toward you to remove it from the detector. 9. Disconnect the flow cell inlet tube from the column and disconnect the flow cell outlet tubing from the waste reservoir. Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 51: Installing The Standard Analytical Flow Cell

    Thermo Fisher Scientific service representative. To clean the flow cell, follow these procedures: • Cleaning the Flow Cell with Organic Solvents • Cleaning the Flow Cell with Nitric Acid Thermo Scientific Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual...
  • Page 52: Cleaning The Flow Cell With Organic Solvents

    Flush the flow cell with water to remove all traces of alcohol before flushing it with nitric acid. CAUTION If cleaning the flow cell does not remove the contamination, replace the flow cell. Do not attempt to repair the flow cell by disassembling it. Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 53 Monitor the pH of the outlet stream of the flow cell to ensure that you have completely flushed the acid out of the flow cell. 8. Reinstall the flow cell. See “Installing the LightPipe Flow Cell ” page 31 “Installing the Standard Analytical Flow Cell” page Thermo Scientific Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual...
  • Page 54: Lamp Maintenance

    CAUTION Because intense UV light can damage your eyes, the detector automatically turns off the lamps when you remove the lamp cover. As a secondary precaution, turn off the detector and unplug it from line power. Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 55 (see Figure 29 Figure 30). Note Figure Figure Figure 33, and Figure 35 show the latest version of the deuterium lamp. Figure 29. Chronometer for the deuterium lamp Thermo Scientific Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual...
  • Page 56 Figure 31. Deuterium lamp parts Deuterium lamp lead Thumbscrews Deuterium lamp 3. Remove the two thumbscrews with standoffs that hold the lamp assembly in place and pull the assembly straight out. Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 57: Replacing The Tungsten Lamp

    8. Plug the power cord back into the power receptacle on the back panel of the detector. Replacing the Tungsten Lamp To replace the tungsten lamp, follow these steps: Removing the Tungsten Lamp Installing a New Tungsten Lamp Thermo Scientific Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual...
  • Page 58 Thumbscrew Tungsten lamp Tungsten lamp connector assembly 6. Loosen and remove the thumbscrew that holds the lamp assembly in place. 7. Pull the assembly straight out and remove it from the detector. Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 59 2. Hold the lamp assembly so that the leads are at the top. Slide the assembly onto the two alignment pins shown in Figure 35. The alignment pins are located on either side of the detector monochromator aperture. Figure 35. Alignment pins for the tungsten lamp Alignment pins Thermo Scientific Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual...
  • Page 60 4. Replace the lamp housing and secure it with the screw. 5. Close the front doors of the detector. 6. Plug the power cord back into the power receptacle on the back panel of the detector. Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    (UL, TÜV, SEMKO, DEMKO, and so on). Ambient light Install the flow cell cover. You must install the flow cell cover before turning the power on. Never remove it when you are acquiring data. Thermo Scientific Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual...
  • Page 62 Increase the flow rate until the bubble is removed. Connect a flow cell backpressure device to the flow cell outlet (check backpressure rating to avoid rupturing flow cell). Excessive temperature Remove the system from drafts. Thermostatically control the fluctuations column temperature. Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 63 Check the software to determine the nature of the error, or blinking amber begin the run again. Lamps LED is Both lamps are off Turn on the lamps and allow 1.5 hours for warm-up. amber Thermo Scientific Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual...
  • Page 64: Error Messages

    2025 Wavelength home test failed 2026 Second wavelength home failed 2027 Analog linearity test failed 2028 D2 lamp failed/not present 2029 W lamp failed/not present 2030 Shutter failed 2031 Unknown shutter/lamp failure Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 65 Invalid auto zero time 2227 Invalid rise time filter 2228 Invalid run time 2232 Invalid runs per wavelength 2234 Invalid offset 2235 Invalid zero on lambda change value 2236 Invalid channel 2 selection Thermo Scientific Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual...
  • Page 67: Accessories And Replaceable Parts

    Screwdriver, hex, ball-end, 1/8 in., black......00725-00042 Thermo Scientific Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual...
  • Page 68: Optional Flow Cells For The Uv/Vis Detector

    Most of the above cells require flow cell cover P/N 60053-40005. The 50 mm LightPipe (P/N 803237) requires flow cell cover P/N 60053-40041. The high pressure microbore flow cell requires flow cell cover P/N 60053-40006. Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 69: Appendix A Surveyor Firmware Upgrade Utility

    The COMM LED blinks amber to confirm that the Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector is configured for downloading the firmware. 5. Start the Surveyor Firmware Upgrade Utility by double-clicking the Surveyor Firmware Upgrade Utility application. The Surveyor Firmware Upgrade Utility window opens. See Figure Thermo Scientific Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual...
  • Page 70 Figure 36. Surveyor Firmware Upgrade Utility, showing the Surveyor UV/Vis option selected b. Click Connect. The status display at the bottom of the Surveyor Firmware Upgrade Utility window indicates that a connection has been made. See Figure Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 71 The utility notifies you when it completes the download (see Figure 38). Once the download is complete, you can safely close the Surveyor Firmware Upgrade Utility and turn off the power to the detector. Thermo Scientific Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual...
  • Page 72 Turn off the power to the UV/Vis detector. IMPORTANT Turn off the UV/Vis power before adjusting the rotary switches. b. Set the rotary switches back to their original positions. c. Turn on the UV/Vis power to resume normal operation. Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 73: Index

    See also regulatory LightPipe flow cell WEEE standard analytical flow cell connections fuse holder removal analog output fuse sizes Ethernet remote communications inputs contacting us Thermo Scientific Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual...
  • Page 74 Status page error messages Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 75 (UPS) unit ID, setting unpacking your detector voltage ac line problems setting, changing voltage selector (figure) warm-up time wavelength accuracy range WEEE compliance weight, detector Thermo Scientific Surveyor UV/Vis Plus Detector Hardware Manual...

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