The Scan Indicator Flashes Intermittently; The Scan Indicator Does Not Flash (The Instrument Is Not Scanning) - Thermo Scientific Nicolet iS10 Using Manual

The Scan indicator flashes intermittently

1.—Check the sample compartment windows. If they are fogged, contact us to have the
windows replaced
2.—Check the source indicator on the Diagnostic tab of the Experiment Setup dialog box to
see if the source is functioning properly. Replace the source if needed.
3.—Check the laser signal by clicking the laser indicator on the Diagnostic tab of the
Experiment Setup dialog box. If there is a problem, contact us for assistance.
4.—Open the Diagnostic tab of the Experiment Setup dialog box in OMNIC, and click Reset
Bench.
5.—Make sure the system has been on for at least 15 minutes (one hour for best results), and
then align your instrument.
6.—Make sure any accessories are installed according to the instructions that came with them.
7.—Contact us for assistance.
The Scan indicator does not flash (the instrument is not
scanning)
Note: After 1 hour without data collection activity, the interferometer automatically stops
scanning and the Scan light stays on. This is normal. Any data collection activity will cause the
interferometer to begin scanning again.
1.—Turn your instrument on (if it is not already turned on).
2.—Start OMNIC (or other instrument software you are using).
3.—Make sure the system has been on for at least 15 minutes (one hour for best results), and
then align your instrument. If your instrument does not resume scanning, proceed to the
next step.
4.—Turn off the power to the computer and the instrument. Leave the power off for 15
seconds. Turn your instrument on and wait until the start-up diagnostics finish. Then turn
on the computer and restart OMNIC.
5.—Open the Diagnostic tab of the Experiment Setup dialog box and change the Detector
selection to Reference Detector.
If the instrument scans normally (look for a flashing Scan indicator and an interferogram),
the problem is probably related to the sample or the detector. Make sure that the sample
compartment beam is not blocked, and check the Diagnostic tab of the Experiment Setup
dialog box to make sure the detector is recognized. If it is not, contact us for assistance.
6.—Check all of the indicators on the Diagnostic tab of the Experiment Setup dialog box. Click
any indicator that has a red slash through it to view diagnostic information about the
component.
If the laser frequency is outside the specified range, contact us to have the electronics
module and/or laser replaced.
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